Adam J. Davis

Adam J. Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. His research integrates poultry nutrition and avian reproductive physiology, with a focus on metabolic and hormonal regulation. He teaches courses such as Birds in Our Lives (POUL 1010) and Physiology of Avian Reproduction (POUL 4060/6060), contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Education:
Dr. Davis holds the following degrees:

• B.S., Cornell University
• Ph.D., Cornell University

Research Interests:
His work spans:

• Poultry Nutrition: Investigating amino acid interactions, alternative grains (e.g., pearl millet, cottonseed), and de novo fat synthesis to optimize feed efficiency and health.
• Avian Reproduction: Analyzing follicular recruitment, gonadotropin regulation, and gene expression in granulosa cells to understand reproductive efficiency in poultry.

Publications:
Davis has authored 15+ peer-reviewed articles (1994–2003) primarily in Journal of Nutrition, Poultry Science, and Biology of Reproduction. His publications cluster into two themes:

• Nutrition: Explores enzyme regulation (e.g., threonine dehydrogenase), dietary adaptations, and alternative feed ingredients.
• Reproduction: Focuses on hormonal control (FSH, LH, estradiol) and molecular mechanisms in ovarian follicles.

Recent work (2001–2003) emphasizes practical applications like feed formulation and reproductive management.

Awards & Advising:
No awards, grants, or supervised students are documented.