Bethany Baker-Cook

Dr. Bethany Baker-Cook is an Assistant Professor in Poultry Science at Auburn University, focusing on poultry welfare and processing systems. Her laboratory investigates stress physiology, euthanasia methods, and meat quality parameters to improve animal welfare standards in poultry production.

Primary research domains:

• Behavioral and physiological stress indicators
• Humane euthanasia protocol development
• Pre-slaughter handling impacts on meat quality

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on refining euthanasia techniques and welfare assessment metrics across broiler production cycles. Experimental approaches combine behavioral observation with biochemical analysis to evaluate novel interventions.