Benjamin W Parsons

Benjamin W Parsons serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Experiment Station (DREX) in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas. He holds a Ph.D. in Poultry Science (2023) from the University of Arkansas, complemented by M.S. (2021) and B.S. (2019) degrees in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign.

His research program centers on nutrient availability evaluation through digestibility, retention, and bioavailability studies in poultry feedstuffs. He investigates feed additive efficacy for improving nutrient utilization and examines dietary impacts on intestinal secretions and endogenous nutrient losses. Key methodologies include precision-fed rooster assays and in vitro prediction models for feed ingredient quality assessment.

Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate concentrated expertise in mineral nutrition (zinc, phosphorus) and amino acid metabolism, with significant contributions to understanding ethanol co-products, protein sources, and anti-nutrient factors in poultry diets. His work bridges fundamental nutrient science with practical feed formulation applications.

Dr. Parsons maintains active professional engagement through memberships in the World's Poultry Science Association and Poultry Science Association. While no specific awards or advisees are documented in the source material, his research program indicates substantial collaborative activity within the poultry science community.