Rex Newkirk

Rex Newkirk is an Associate Professor and the Ministry of Agriculture Endowed Research Chair in Feed Processing Technology at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Department of Animal and Poultry Science. His work focuses on enhancing feed value through innovative processing techniques.

• Education: All degrees from University of Saskatchewan (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. in Animal and Poultry Science)

Research Interests include optimizing by-product utilization (e.g., canola meal, DDGS), seed sorting technologies to remove contaminants like fusarium, and applying novel methods such as Screw Extruder Steam Explosion. He explores how processing impacts anti-nutritional factors and nutritional consistency in animal feeds.

Publications (2003–2014) emphasize canola-based feed optimization, swine and poultry nutrition, and aquaculture protein alternatives. His research bridges agricultural waste valorization with livestock production efficiency.

No scientific awards or grants are listed in the profile. Advising information is not provided.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in feed processing and animal nutrition research within the university's agricultural sciences framework.