Oscar Tejeda

Dr. Oscar Tejeda is an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science at Southern Arkansas University. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Georgia, a Master’s in Physiology from Auburn University, and a Bachelor’s in Agriculture/Animal Science from Zamorano University, Honduras.

Education:

• Ph.D., Nutrition, University of Georgia
• M.Sc., Physiology, Auburn University
• B.Sc., Agriculture/Animal Science, Pan-American School of Agriculture (Zamorano)

Research Interests: Focuses on poultry nutrition and production systems, including feed additive evaluation (probiotics, enzymes), parent stock nutrition effects on offspring, and environmental modulation of embryonic development. His work emphasizes sustainable alternatives to antibiotics and utilization of feed by-products.

Publications: Recent work examines dietary choline chloride effects on broiler growth, fiber utilization in poultry diets, and incubation parameters influencing meat quality defects like Wooden Breast. His studies often integrate physiological, histological, and gene expression analyses.

Teaching: Instructs courses in animal nutrition, poultry science, and animal production systems including swine and poultry management.

Labs/Teams: Conducts research in avian nutrition and physiology labs within the Department of Poultry Science.