Samuel Rochell

Samuel Rochell is an Associate Professor in Poultry Science at Auburn University's College of Agriculture, specializing in poultry nutrition and avian health. His work focuses on optimizing feed formulations, amino acid metabolism, and mitigating challenges such as enteric infections and heat stress in broiler production. He holds a Ph.D. in Poultry Science and has extensive industry collaboration experience.

Research interests include precision nutrition strategies for broilers, phosphorus digestibility in feedstuffs, and the role of functional ingredients like Spirulina and probiotics in improving gut health and meat quality. He evaluates nutritional interventions to enhance production efficiency while addressing welfare and sustainability concerns.

Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding nutrient interactions under disease and environmental stressors, with a focus on Cobb 700 and other commercial broiler strains. His studies contribute to evidence-based guidelines for feed formulation and disease management in poultry systems.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Auburn Poultry Nutrition Lab and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. Active in interdisciplinary projects with the College of Veterinary Medicine and industry partners.