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Jessica D. Starkey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Poultry Science at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. Her research focuses on poultry physiology, muscle development, and nutritional strategies to optimize broiler chicken growth and meat quality. She is affiliated with Auburn University's Poultry Science Building and leads studies on feed efficiency, thermal effects during incubation, and vitamin D supplementation's role in skeletal muscle development.
Her work integrates cell biology, nutritional biochemistry, and applied animal science to address challenges in modern poultry production. Key areas include reducing feed waste via optimized protocols, analyzing amino acid ratios for muscle protein expression, and evaluating thermal manipulation's impact on satellite cell activity. Dr. Starkey collaborates on projects involving swine and beef cattle, extending her expertise to other livestock systems.
Recent publications highlight her exploration of maternal and postnatal vitamin D3 supplementation effects, thermal incubation variations, and enzyme additives in broiler diets. While no explicit awards or grants are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to poultry science. Her research often involves interdisciplinary approaches, bridging basic cellular mechanisms with applied agricultural practices.
