Metabolism An understanding of how nutrition affects metabolism in domestic animals holds the key to regulating such economically important processes as growth, reproduction and milk production. As well, understanding how nutrition and metabolism contribute to human health has major economic and social implications. The five core members of the group have international reputations in nutrition and metabolism. They have had more than 200 papers published in peer-reviewed journals.
Members also hold editorial positions on the leading international journals.
Many former graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have obtained academic positions worldwide and occupy key professional positions in government and the private sector. The scope of the research done by the Nutrition and Metabolism group extends from genetics to studies of domestic livestock. Work done by the group has resulted in a better understanding of how an animal's environment and metabolic status alter digestive function. Research on enhancing the conversion of animal food to milk and meat has attracted major funding from international companies. Swine reproductive physiology.