Tom Jenkins

Professor

Education:
Ph.D. Cornell University, Animal Nutrition - 1979
M.S. Penn State University, Animal Nutrition - 1975
B.S. Penn State University, Animal Science - 1973

Research interest:
Utilize fat energy in ruminant diets to maximize animal productive efficiency under stressful situations. Improve animal productive efficiency by regulating cellular metabolism in ruminant species via control of fatty acids that act as regulators of cell function and tissue metabolism. Modify the type and amount of fat in meat and milk to further enhance the contribution of animal products to healthful diets.

Publications:
2008. T. C. Jenkins, R. J. Wallace, P. J. Moate, and E. E. Mosley. BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: Recent advances in biohydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids within the rumen microbial ecosystem. J. Anim. Sci. 86:397-412.(Invited Review)

2008. Moate, P. J., R. C. Boston, T. C. Jenkins, and I. J. Lean. Kinetics of ruminal li[polysis of triacylglycerol and biohydrogenation of long-chain fatty acids: new insights from old data. J. Dairy Sci. 91:731-742.

2002. Jenkins, T. C. Lipid transformations by the rumen microbial ecosystem and their impact on fermentative capacity. pp 103-117 in Gastrointestinal Microbiology in Animals, S. A. Martin (Ed.), Research Signpost, Kerala, India.

2007. Vazquez-Anon, M., and T. C. Jenkins. Effects of feeding oxidized fat with or without dietary antioxidants on nutrient digestibility, microbial nitrogen and fatty acid metabolism. J. Dairy Sci. 90:4361-4367.

2007. Jenkins, T. C., and W. C. Bridges, Jr. Protection of fatty acids against ruminal biohydrogenation in cattle. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Tech. 109:778-789 (Invited Review).

Professional society activity:
Journal Management Committee, ADSA, 2000-2003
AFIA Award Selection Committee, ADSA, 1999-2002
Member American Society of Dairy Science, 1981-
Member American Society of Animal Science, 1976-
Member American Society for Nutritional Sciences, 1991-

Honors and awards:
1999 American Feed Industry Award for outstanding research in dairy cattle nutrition the last 10 years presented by the American Dairy Science Association.
2000 Clemson University Board of Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence
2005 Godley-Snell Award for excellence in Agricultural Research by Clemson University

Courses:
Principles of Animal Nutrition (AVS 370)
Ruminant Nutrition (NUTR 809)
Nutritional Bioenergetics (NUTR 820)

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