Judith Manley Grizzle
Associate Professor
Department of Animal Science
Education:
Ph.D., 12/81. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, Poultry Nutrition/Physiology
MS, 6/72. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521, Poultry Management
BS, 12/70. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521, Animal Science
Research Area:
Effects of environmental toxins on reproductive performance in avian species
Research Description:
Planned and conduct basic and applied research to improve the reproductive efficiency of chickens, turkeys, and quail. Primary interest in the effect of environmental toxins on reproductive performance in avian species. Current research focus is to develop a genetically modified probiotic bacteria to confer protection against challenge with T-2 toxin. Relevant publications showing effects of cytokine proteins on steroidogenesis in domestic chickens, water quality/nitrate poisoning in commercial poultry, and mycotoxicosis in bobwhite quail.
Contact Information:
Department of Animal Science
2640 Morgan Circle
104 McCord Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4588
Phone: (865) 974-7243
Fax: (865) 974 9043
E-mail: jgrizzle@utk.edu