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Dr Jeffrey Downing

DipAg BSc PhD
Lecturer - Animal Science Sub Dean Postgraduate Research

C01A - Jl Shute - Camden
The University of Sydney

Telephone +61 2 9036 7748
Fax +61 2 9351 1693

Research interests

Stress Physiology in Poultry

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Teaching and supervision

Poultry Husbandry, Pig Science, Reproductive Physiology

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Themes

Animal Production

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Selected grants

2009

  • Improving the production efficiency, welfare and processing of commercial ducks; Downing J, Cronin G; Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation/Research Priorities Program.
  • Welfare considerations in commercial duck production; Downing J; DVC Research/RIRDC Bridging Support Grant.
  • Non-invasive assessment of stress in commercial housing systems; Downing J; Australian Egg Corporation Ltd/Egg Industry Research and Development Program.
  • CRC: Pork CRC Honours scholarship - student Chrystal Heffernan to assist on BLOCS Project# 9489; Downing J.

2007

  • Enhancing disease surveillance for improved health and husbandry of cattle in Cambodia and Laos - Ph; Ng C, Windsor P, Downing J.
  • Physiological and nutritional approaches to alleviate heat stress in broiler chickens; Downing J; Rural Industry Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)/Research Grant.
  • Induction of oestrous in lactating sows; Campbell R, Downing J; Pork Cooperative Research Centre/Research Support.

2006

  • Efficient, environment and bird friendly commercial duck production; Downing J; Rural Industry Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)/Research Grant.

2002

  • Dietary supplementation of heat stressed laying hens with chromium picolate; Downing J, Manzotti P; Venetta S.p.A. Italy/BLO Project.

2001

  • Non-invasive stress assessment of commercial egg industry practices; Downing J; Rural Industry Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)/Research Grant.

2000

  • Development of a non-invasive test of stress in laying hens; Bryden W, Fraser D, Downing J; Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation/Research and Development Grants.
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Selected publications

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Journals

  • Blaney, B., McLennan, S., Kidd, J., Connell, J., McKenzie, R., Downing, J. (2011). Effect of sorgum ergot (Claviceps africana) on the performance of steers (Bos taurus) in a feedlot. Animal Production Science, 51(2), 156-166.
  • Sayed, M., Downing, J. (2011). The effects of water replacement by oral rehydration fluids with or without betaine supplementation on performance, acid-base balance, and water retention of heat-stressed broiler chickens. Poultry Science, 90(1), 157-167.
  • Barnett, J., Tauson, R., Downing, J., Janardhana, V., Lowenthal, W., Butler, K., Cronin, G. (2009). The effects of a perch, dust bath and nest box, either alone or in combination as used in furnished cages, on the welfare of laying hens. Poultry Science, 88(3), 456-470.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2008). Determination of corticosterone concentrations in egg albumen: A non-invasive indicator of stress in laying hens. Physiology and behavior, 95, 381-387.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J. (2008). Effect of 0.3% sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana) in sow diets on plasma prolactin, lactation and piglet growth: regulatory implications. World Mycotoxin Journal, 1(4), 475-482.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Murray, S., Downing, J. (2008). Effect of Feeding Sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana) to sows during mid-lactation on plasma prolactin and litter performance. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 92(5), 554-561.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J. (2008). Tolerance of pigs to sorgum ergot (Claviceps africana) during growth and finishing, and effect on conception of replacement gilts. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ('09 renamed: Animal Production Science), 48, 672-679.
  • de Graaf, S., Beilby, K., O'Brien, J., Osborn, D., Downing, J., Maxwell, W., Evans, G. (2007). Embryo production from superovulated sheep inseminated with sex-sorted ram spermatozoa. Theriogenology: an international journal of animal reproduction, 67(3), 550-555.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J., McVeigh, J., Murray, S. (2007). Feeding sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana) to sows before farrowing inhibits milk production. Australian Veterinary Journal, 85(5), 169-176.
  • McGreevy, P., Hawke (Boulton), C., Celi, P., Downing, J. (2007). Learning and teaching of animal handling at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 34(5), 586-597.
  • Wang, B., Downing, J., Petocz, P., Brand-Miller, J., Bryden, W. (2007). Metabolic fate of intravenously administered N-acetylneuraminic acid-6-14C in newborn piglets. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 16(1), 110-115.
  • de Graaf, S., Evans, G., Maxwell, W., Downing, J., O'Brien, J. (2007). Successful Low Dose Insemination of Flow Cytometrically Sorted Ram Spermatozoa in Sheep. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 42, 648-653.
  • Scaramuzzi, R., Campbell, B., Downing, J., Kendall, N., Khalid, M., Munoz-Gutierrez, M., Somchit, A. (2006). A review of the effects of supplementary nutrition in the ewe on the concentrations of reproductive and metabolic hormones and the mechanisms that regulate folliculogenesis and ovulation rate. Reproduction, Nutrition, Development (Online), 46, 339-354.
  • O'Dwyer, T., Buttemer, W., Priddel, D., Downing, J. (2006). Prolactin, body condition and the cost of good parenting: an interyear study in a long-lived seabird, Gould's Petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera). Functional Ecology, 20(5), 806-811.
  • Newman, R., Bryden, W., Kirby, A., Storlein, L., Downing, J. (2005). Dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids alter avian glucose metabolism. British Poultry Science, 46(1), 104-113.
  • Lee, C., Giles, L., Bryden, W., Downing, J., Owens, P., Kirby, A., Wynn, P. (2005). Performance and endocrine responses of group housed weaner pigs exposed to the air quality of a commercial environment. Livestock Science, 93(3), 255-262.
  • Lee, C., Giles, L., Bryden, W., Downing, J., Collins, D., Wynn, P. (2005). The effect of active immunization against adrenocorticotropic hormone on cortisol, ß-endorphin, vocalization, and growth in pigs. Journal of Animal Science: leading source of new knowledge and perspectives in animal science, 83(10), 2372-2379.
  • Newman, R., Storlien, L., Bryden, W., Kirby, A., Downing, J. (2003). Dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids alter avian pituitary sensitivity. Nutritional Neuroscience, 6(6), 343-350.
  • Newman, R., Bryden, W., Fleck, E., Ashes, J., Buttemer, W., Storlien, L., Downing, J. (2002). Dietary n-3 and n-6 acids alter avian metabolism : metabolism and abdominal fat deposition. The British Journal of Nutrition, 88(1), 11-18.
  • Newman, R., Bryden, W., Fleck, E., Ashes, J., Storlien, L., Downing, J. (2002). Dietary n-3 and n-6 acids alter avian metabolism: molecular - species composition of breast - muscle phospholipids. The British Journal of Nutrition, 88(1), 19-28.
  • Howe, P., Downing, J., Grenyer, B., Grigonis-Deane, E., Bryden, W. (2002). Tuna fishmeal as a source of docosahexaenoic acid for omega-3 enrichment of pork and chicken meat and eggs. Lipids, 37(11), 1067-1076.

Conferences

  • Downing, J. (2012). Nutritional Strategies to Alliviate Poor growth Performance of Commercial Ducks under high Temperature. 23rd Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Cronin, G., Downing, J., Storey, T., Borg, S., Schirmer, B., Barnett, J. (2011). A Retrospective Study of the Impact of Injurious Pecking on Stress Response in Hens, Measured via Egg Corticosterone. 22nd Annual Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Thomson, P., Newman, R. (2011). Dietary fatty acids affect the growth and performance of gilt progeny. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition - Australia (RAAN 2011), University of New England: University of New England.
  • Newman, R., Grupen, C., Downing, J., Wilkinson, S. (2011). Dietary n-6 PUFA and n-3 PUFA Have a Differential Effect on Gilt Litter Characteristics. Manipulating Pig Production XII, Australia: Australasian Pig Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Taylor, W. (2010). The Effects of Strain and Season on the Performance of Commercial Ducks under Australian Conditions. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Ichsan (Ischan), J. (2010). The performance of Commercial Ducks fed different Dietary protein concentrations during Finisher Phase. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Selle, P., Gill, R., Downing, J. (2010). The Vulnerability of Sorghum to 'Moist-Heat'. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Cronin, G., Williams, K., Downing, J. (2010). Two-Day-Old Ducklings Interact More With A Bell Drinker Than A Nipple Drinker Suspended Above A Trough. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Newman, R., Yeung, K., Grupen, C., Thomson, P., Downing, J., Broek, D., Wilkinson, S. (2009). Dietary n-6 and n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty Acids (PUFA) Have a Differential Effect on Gilt Litter Characteristics. Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Sayed, M., Downing, J. (2009). Does antioxidant supplementation beneficially affect redox homeostasis and performance in broiler chickens exposed to short term heat stress?. 20th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium AAPS 2009, Australia: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.
  • Sayed, M., Downing, J. (2009). Effects of a six-hour-thermal conditioning on performance and thermo-tolerance acquisition in two broiler chicken strains. 20th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium AAPS 2009, Australia: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.
  • Grupen, C., Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Newman, R. (2009). Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on the Secretion of Metabolic Hormones and Ovarian Activity in Prepubertal Pigs. Manipulating Pig Production XII, Australia: Australasian Pig Science Association.
  • Grupen, C., Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Newman, R. (2009). Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on the Secretion of Metabolic Hormones and Ovarian Properties in Prepubertal Pigs. Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Thomson, P., Newman, R. (2009). Effects of Fatty Acid Source on Performance and Carcass Composition of Finisher Pigs. Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2009). The Effects of Housing Laying Hens as groups in conventional Cages on Plasma and Egg Albumen Corticosterone Concentrations. 20th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium AAPS 2009, Australia: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.
  • Newman, R., Downing, J., Wynn, P., Taylor, R., Thomson, P., Wilkinson, S. (2008). Insulin secretion and body composition are influenced by the feeding pattern. The Nutrition Society of Australia, Melbourne: Nutrition Society of Australia.
  • Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Scrimgeour, K., Thomson, P., Giles, L., Wynn, P., Newman, R. (2007). The effect of feeding level on growth, plasma non-esterified fatty acid and urea levels in finisher pigs. Australian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Barnett, J., Cronin, G., Tauson, R., Downing, J., Vanardhana, V., Lowenthal, J., Butler, K. (2006). The effects of the items of furnished cages on laying hen welfare. 18th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS 2006), Sydney: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.
  • Muir, W., Downing, J., Howe, P., Bryden, W. (2005). An Evaluation of Dietary Omega- 3 Fatty Acids on Avian Immunity. 17th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium APSS 2005, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Barnett, J., Cronin, G., Downing, J., Janardhana, J., Lowenthal, J., Butler, K. (2005). Effects of Group Size and Space Allowance on Laying Hen Welfare. 17th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium APSS 2005, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Barnett, J., Cronin, G., Tauson, R., Downing, J., Janardhana, J., Lowenthal, J., Butler, K. (2005). The effects of a perch, dust bath and nest box in furnished cages on the welfare of laying hens. 7th European Symposium on Poultry Welfare, Poland: Animal Science Papers and Reports.
  • Stewart, G., Shini, S., Byrne, T., Zhang, D., Pym, R., Roberts, J., Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2004). Assessment and development of best management practices for conventional and alternative laying systems. XXII World's Poultry Congress WPC 2004, Turkey: World's Poultry Science Assocaition.
  • Wilkinson, S., Van Wichen, J., Newman, R., Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2003). N-3 and N-6 Fatty Scids: Different Dietary Ratios Affect Abdominal Fat Pad Mass in Broiler Chickens. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2003). The relationship Between Plasma and Egg Albumen Corticosterone levels. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Wilkinson, S., Newman, R., Bryden, W., Selle, P. (2002). Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid on Broiler Growth Performance and Carcass composition. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Newman, R., Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2002). N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids : Dietary Levels , Growth Performance and Carcass Composition of Broilers. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Blaney, B., Kopinski, J., Murray, S., McLennan, S., Moss, R., Downing, J., Dingle, J. (2001). Research on the toxicity of sorghum ergot and its alkaloids. Fourth Australian Sorghum Conference. Range Media Pty Ltd.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J., McVeigh, J., Murray, S. (2001). Sorghum ergot- Effect on milk production of sows. Fourth Australian Sorghum Conference. Range Media Pty Ltd.

Report

  • Downing, J., Bryden, W., Barnett, J., Stewart, G. (2005). Non-invasive stress assessment of commercial egg industry practices.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2002). Non-invasive test of stress in laying hens.

2012

  • Downing, J. (2012). Nutritional Strategies to Alliviate Poor growth Performance of Commercial Ducks under high Temperature. 23rd Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.

2011

  • Cronin, G., Downing, J., Storey, T., Borg, S., Schirmer, B., Barnett, J. (2011). A Retrospective Study of the Impact of Injurious Pecking on Stress Response in Hens, Measured via Egg Corticosterone. 22nd Annual Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Thomson, P., Newman, R. (2011). Dietary fatty acids affect the growth and performance of gilt progeny. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition - Australia (RAAN 2011), University of New England: University of New England.
  • Newman, R., Grupen, C., Downing, J., Wilkinson, S. (2011). Dietary n-6 PUFA and n-3 PUFA Have a Differential Effect on Gilt Litter Characteristics. Manipulating Pig Production XII, Australia: Australasian Pig Science Association.
  • Blaney, B., McLennan, S., Kidd, J., Connell, J., McKenzie, R., Downing, J. (2011). Effect of sorgum ergot (Claviceps africana) on the performance of steers (Bos taurus) in a feedlot. Animal Production Science, 51(2), 156-166.
  • Sayed, M., Downing, J. (2011). The effects of water replacement by oral rehydration fluids with or without betaine supplementation on performance, acid-base balance, and water retention of heat-stressed broiler chickens. Poultry Science, 90(1), 157-167.

2010

  • Downing, J., Taylor, W. (2010). The Effects of Strain and Season on the Performance of Commercial Ducks under Australian Conditions. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Ichsan (Ischan), J. (2010). The performance of Commercial Ducks fed different Dietary protein concentrations during Finisher Phase. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Selle, P., Gill, R., Downing, J. (2010). The Vulnerability of Sorghum to 'Moist-Heat'. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Cronin, G., Williams, K., Downing, J. (2010). Two-Day-Old Ducklings Interact More With A Bell Drinker Than A Nipple Drinker Suspended Above A Trough. 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.

2009

  • Newman, R., Yeung, K., Grupen, C., Thomson, P., Downing, J., Broek, D., Wilkinson, S. (2009). Dietary n-6 and n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty Acids (PUFA) Have a Differential Effect on Gilt Litter Characteristics. Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Sayed, M., Downing, J. (2009). Does antioxidant supplementation beneficially affect redox homeostasis and performance in broiler chickens exposed to short term heat stress?. 20th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium AAPS 2009, Australia: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.
  • Sayed, M., Downing, J. (2009). Effects of a six-hour-thermal conditioning on performance and thermo-tolerance acquisition in two broiler chicken strains. 20th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium AAPS 2009, Australia: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.
  • Grupen, C., Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Newman, R. (2009). Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on the Secretion of Metabolic Hormones and Ovarian Activity in Prepubertal Pigs. Manipulating Pig Production XII, Australia: Australasian Pig Science Association.
  • Grupen, C., Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Newman, R. (2009). Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on the Secretion of Metabolic Hormones and Ovarian Properties in Prepubertal Pigs. Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Thomson, P., Newman, R. (2009). Effects of Fatty Acid Source on Performance and Carcass Composition of Finisher Pigs. Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.
  • Barnett, J., Tauson, R., Downing, J., Janardhana, V., Lowenthal, W., Butler, K., Cronin, G. (2009). The effects of a perch, dust bath and nest box, either alone or in combination as used in furnished cages, on the welfare of laying hens. Poultry Science, 88(3), 456-470.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2009). The Effects of Housing Laying Hens as groups in conventional Cages on Plasma and Egg Albumen Corticosterone Concentrations. 20th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium AAPS 2009, Australia: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.

2008

  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2008). Determination of corticosterone concentrations in egg albumen: A non-invasive indicator of stress in laying hens. Physiology and behavior, 95, 381-387.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J. (2008). Effect of 0.3% sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana) in sow diets on plasma prolactin, lactation and piglet growth: regulatory implications. World Mycotoxin Journal, 1(4), 475-482.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Murray, S., Downing, J. (2008). Effect of Feeding Sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana) to sows during mid-lactation on plasma prolactin and litter performance. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 92(5), 554-561.
  • Newman, R., Downing, J., Wynn, P., Taylor, R., Thomson, P., Wilkinson, S. (2008). Insulin secretion and body composition are influenced by the feeding pattern. The Nutrition Society of Australia, Melbourne: Nutrition Society of Australia.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J. (2008). Tolerance of pigs to sorgum ergot (Claviceps africana) during growth and finishing, and effect on conception of replacement gilts. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ('09 renamed: Animal Production Science), 48, 672-679.

2007

  • de Graaf, S., Beilby, K., O'Brien, J., Osborn, D., Downing, J., Maxwell, W., Evans, G. (2007). Embryo production from superovulated sheep inseminated with sex-sorted ram spermatozoa. Theriogenology: an international journal of animal reproduction, 67(3), 550-555.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J., McVeigh, J., Murray, S. (2007). Feeding sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana) to sows before farrowing inhibits milk production. Australian Veterinary Journal, 85(5), 169-176.
  • McGreevy, P., Hawke (Boulton), C., Celi, P., Downing, J. (2007). Learning and teaching of animal handling at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 34(5), 586-597.
  • Wang, B., Downing, J., Petocz, P., Brand-Miller, J., Bryden, W. (2007). Metabolic fate of intravenously administered N-acetylneuraminic acid-6-14C in newborn piglets. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 16(1), 110-115.
  • de Graaf, S., Evans, G., Maxwell, W., Downing, J., O'Brien, J. (2007). Successful Low Dose Insemination of Flow Cytometrically Sorted Ram Spermatozoa in Sheep. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 42, 648-653.
  • Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Scrimgeour, K., Thomson, P., Giles, L., Wynn, P., Newman, R. (2007). The effect of feeding level on growth, plasma non-esterified fatty acid and urea levels in finisher pigs. Australian Pig Science Association, Werribee: Australian Pig Association.

2006

  • Scaramuzzi, R., Campbell, B., Downing, J., Kendall, N., Khalid, M., Munoz-Gutierrez, M., Somchit, A. (2006). A review of the effects of supplementary nutrition in the ewe on the concentrations of reproductive and metabolic hormones and the mechanisms that regulate folliculogenesis and ovulation rate. Reproduction, Nutrition, Development (Online), 46, 339-354.
  • O'Dwyer, T., Buttemer, W., Priddel, D., Downing, J. (2006). Prolactin, body condition and the cost of good parenting: an interyear study in a long-lived seabird, Gould's Petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera). Functional Ecology, 20(5), 806-811.
  • Barnett, J., Cronin, G., Tauson, R., Downing, J., Vanardhana, V., Lowenthal, J., Butler, K. (2006). The effects of the items of furnished cages on laying hen welfare. 18th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS 2006), Sydney: The University Publishing Service, University of Sydney.

2005

  • Muir, W., Downing, J., Howe, P., Bryden, W. (2005). An Evaluation of Dietary Omega- 3 Fatty Acids on Avian Immunity. 17th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium APSS 2005, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Newman, R., Bryden, W., Kirby, A., Storlein, L., Downing, J. (2005). Dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids alter avian glucose metabolism. British Poultry Science, 46(1), 104-113.
  • Barnett, J., Cronin, G., Downing, J., Janardhana, J., Lowenthal, J., Butler, K. (2005). Effects of Group Size and Space Allowance on Laying Hen Welfare. 17th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium APSS 2005, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W., Barnett, J., Stewart, G. (2005). Non-invasive stress assessment of commercial egg industry practices.
  • Lee, C., Giles, L., Bryden, W., Downing, J., Owens, P., Kirby, A., Wynn, P. (2005). Performance and endocrine responses of group housed weaner pigs exposed to the air quality of a commercial environment. Livestock Science, 93(3), 255-262.
  • Lee, C., Giles, L., Bryden, W., Downing, J., Collins, D., Wynn, P. (2005). The effect of active immunization against adrenocorticotropic hormone on cortisol, ß-endorphin, vocalization, and growth in pigs. Journal of Animal Science: leading source of new knowledge and perspectives in animal science, 83(10), 2372-2379.
  • Barnett, J., Cronin, G., Tauson, R., Downing, J., Janardhana, J., Lowenthal, J., Butler, K. (2005). The effects of a perch, dust bath and nest box in furnished cages on the welfare of laying hens. 7th European Symposium on Poultry Welfare, Poland: Animal Science Papers and Reports.

2004

  • Stewart, G., Shini, S., Byrne, T., Zhang, D., Pym, R., Roberts, J., Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2004). Assessment and development of best management practices for conventional and alternative laying systems. XXII World's Poultry Congress WPC 2004, Turkey: World's Poultry Science Assocaition.

2003

  • Newman, R., Storlien, L., Bryden, W., Kirby, A., Downing, J. (2003). Dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids alter avian pituitary sensitivity. Nutritional Neuroscience, 6(6), 343-350.
  • Wilkinson, S., Van Wichen, J., Newman, R., Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2003). N-3 and N-6 Fatty Scids: Different Dietary Ratios Affect Abdominal Fat Pad Mass in Broiler Chickens. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2003). The relationship Between Plasma and Egg Albumen Corticosterone levels. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.

2002

  • Newman, R., Bryden, W., Fleck, E., Ashes, J., Buttemer, W., Storlien, L., Downing, J. (2002). Dietary n-3 and n-6 acids alter avian metabolism : metabolism and abdominal fat deposition. The British Journal of Nutrition, 88(1), 11-18.
  • Newman, R., Bryden, W., Fleck, E., Ashes, J., Storlien, L., Downing, J. (2002). Dietary n-3 and n-6 acids alter avian metabolism: molecular - species composition of breast - muscle phospholipids. The British Journal of Nutrition, 88(1), 19-28.
  • Downing, J., Wilkinson, S., Newman, R., Bryden, W., Selle, P. (2002). Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid on Broiler Growth Performance and Carcass composition. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Newman, R., Wilkinson, S., Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2002). N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids : Dietary Levels , Growth Performance and Carcass Composition of Broilers. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney and The World's Poultry Science Association.
  • Downing, J., Bryden, W. (2002). Non-invasive test of stress in laying hens.
  • Howe, P., Downing, J., Grenyer, B., Grigonis-Deane, E., Bryden, W. (2002). Tuna fishmeal as a source of docosahexaenoic acid for omega-3 enrichment of pork and chicken meat and eggs. Lipids, 37(11), 1067-1076.

2001

  • Blaney, B., Kopinski, J., Murray, S., McLennan, S., Moss, R., Downing, J., Dingle, J. (2001). Research on the toxicity of sorghum ergot and its alkaloids. Fourth Australian Sorghum Conference. Range Media Pty Ltd.
  • Kopinski, J., Blaney, B., Downing, J., McVeigh, J., Murray, S. (2001). Sorghum ergot- Effect on milk production of sows. Fourth Australian Sorghum Conference. Range Media Pty Ltd.
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