2023

• Belchik, S. E.; Oba, P. M.; Wyss, R.; Asare, P. T.; Vidal, S.; Miao, Y.; Adesokan, Y.; Suchodolski, J. S.; Swanson, K. S. 2023. Effects of a Milk Oligosaccharide Biosimilar on Fecal Characteristics, Microbiota, and Bile Acid, Calprotectin, and Immunoglobulin Concentrations of Healthy Adult Dogs Treated with Metronidazole. J. Anim. Sci. 101:1-14.
• Kang, Y., C. C. Applegate, F. He, P. M. Oba, M. D. Vieson, L. Sánchez-Sánchez, and K. S. Swanson. 2023. Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) proteins slowed weight gain and improved metabolism of diet-induced obesity mice. J. Nutr. 
• Koziol, S. A., P. M. Oba, K. Soto-Diaz, A. J. Steelman, J. S. Suchodolski, E. R. M. Eckhardt, and K. S. Swanson. 2023. Effects of a Lactobacillus Fermentation Product on the Fecal Characteristics, Fecal Microbial Populations, Immune Function, and Stress Markers of Adult Dogs. J. Anim. Sci.
• Oba, P. M., J. Kelly, D. Kostiuk, and K. S. Swanson. 2023. Effects of weight loss and feeding specially formulated diets on the body composition, blood metabolite profiles, voluntary physical activity, and fecal metabolites and microbiota of obese dogs. J. Anim. Sci.
• Oba, P. M., Utterback, P. L., Longshaw, M., Parsons, C. M., and Swanson, K. S. 2023. Comparing the Standardized Amino Acid Digestibility of an Alternative Protein Source with Commercially Available Protein-Based Ingredients Using the Precision-Fed Cecectomized Rooster Assay. J. Anim. Sci.
• Roberts, L. J., P. M. Oba, and K. S. Swanson. 2023. Apparent Total Tract Macronutrient Digestibility of Mildly-Cooked Human-Grade Vegan Dog Foods and Their Effects on the Blood Metabolites and Fecal Characteristics, Microbiota, and Metabolites of Adult Dogs. J. Anim. Sci.
• Roberts, L. J., P. M. Oba, P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons, and K. S. Swanson. 2023. Amino acid digestibility and nitrogen-corrected true metabolizable energy of mildly-cooked human-grade vegan dog foods using the precision-fed cecectomized and conventional rooster assays. Transl. Anim. Sci. 7:1-9 
• Sieja, K. M., P. M. Oba, C. C. Applegate, C. Pendlebury, J. Kelly, and K. S. Swanson. 2023. Evaluation of high-protein diets differing in protein source in healthy adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 101:1-12 
• Smola, M. A.; Oba, P. M.; Utterback, P. L.; Sánchez-Sánchez, L.; Parsons, C. M.; Swanson, K. S. 2023. Amino Acid Digestibility and Protein Quality of Mealworm-Based Ingredients Using Precision-Fed Cecectomized Rooster Assay. J. Anim. Sci. 101:1-9.

2022

• Deng, H., C. J. Konopka, S. Prabhu, S. Sarkar, N. G. Medina, M. Fayyaz, O. H. Arogundade, H. E. Vidana Gamage, S. H. Shahoei, D. Nall, Y. Youn, I. T. Dobrucka, C. O. Audu, A. Joshi, W. J. Melvin, K. A. Gallagher, P. R. Selvin, E. R. Nelson, L. W. Dobrucki, K. S. Swanson, and A. M. Smith. 2022. Dextran-Mimetic Quantum Dots for Multimodal Macrophage Imaging In Vivo, Ex Vivo , and In Situ. ACS Nano. 16:1999–2012. 
• Do, S., E. A. Koutsos, A. McComb, T. Phungviwatnikul, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Palatability and apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility of retorted black soldier fly larvae-containing diets and their effects on the fecal characteristics of cats consuming them. J. Anim. Sci. 100:1–8. 
• Geary, E. L., P. M. Oba, C. C. Applegate, L. V Clark, C. J. Fields, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Effects of a mildly-cooked human-grade dog diet on gene expression, skin and coat health measures, and fecal microbiota of healthy adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci.
• Hughes, R. L., D. A. Alvarado, K. S. Swanson, and H. D. Holscher. 2022. The Prebiotic Potential of Inulin-Type Fructans: A Systematic Review. Adv. Nutr. 13:492–529. 
• Iwazaki, E., A. H. Lee, A. M. Kruis, T. Phungviwatnikul, H. Valentine, L. S. Arend, R. V. Knox, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Effects of a high-protein, high-fiber diet rich in antioxidants and l-carnitine on body weight, body composition, metabolic status, and physical activity levels of cats after spay surgery. J. Anim. Sci. 100:1–9. 
• Lee, A. H., C.-Y. Lin, S. Do, P. M. Oba, S. E. Belchik, A. J. Steelman, A. Schauwecker, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Dietary supplementation with fiber, ‘biotics’, and spray dried plasma affects apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility and the fecal characteristics, fecal microbiota, and immune function of adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. skac048.
• Lin, C.-Y., A. R. Jha, P. M. Oba, S. M. Yotis, J. Shmalberg, R. W. Honaker, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Longitudinal fecal microbiome and metabolite data demonstrate rapid shifts and subsequent stabilization after an abrupt dietary change in healthy adult dogs. Anim. Microbiome. 4:46. doi:10.1186/s42523-022-00194-9.
• Louie, A. Y., J. Tingling, E. Dray, J. Hussain, D. B. McKim, K. S. Swanson, and A. J. Steelman. 2022. Dietary Cholesterol Causes Inflammatory Imbalance and Exacerbates Morbidity in Mice Infected with Influenza A Virus. J. Immunol. 208:2523–2539. 
• Oba, P. M., K. M. Sieja, S. C. J. Keating, T. Hristova, A. J. Somrak, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Oral microbiota populations of adult dogs consuming wet or dry foods. J. Anim. Sci. 100:1–12. 
• Oba, P. M., N. Hwisa, X. Huang, K. R. Cadwallader, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Nutrient and Maillard reaction product concentrations of commercially available pet foods and treats. J. Anim. Sci. 100:1–10. doi:10.1093/jas/skac305.
• Oba, P.; Carroll, M. Q.; Sieja, K. M.; Nogueira, J. P. de S.; Yang, X.; Epp, T. Y.; Warzecha, C. M.; Varney, J. L.; Fowler, J. W.; Coon, C. N.; Swanson, K. S. 2022. Effects of a Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product on Fecal Characteristics, Metabolite Concentrations, and Microbiota Populations of Dogs Subjected to Exercise Challenge. J. Anim. Sci. 
• Phungviwatnikul, T., A. H. Lee, S. E. Belchik, J. S. Suchodolski, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Weight loss and high-protein, high-fiber diet consumption impact blood metabolite profiles, body composition, voluntary physical activity, fecal microbiota, and fecal metabolites of adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 100:skab379. 
• Yarlagadda, K., A. J. Zachwieja, A. de Flamingh, T. Phungviwatnikul, A. G. Rivera-Colón, C. Roseman, L. Shackelford, K. S. Swanson, and R. S. Malhi. 2022. Geographically diverse canid sampling provides novel insights into pre-industrial microbiomes. Proc. R. Soc. B Biol. Sci. 289:20220052.
• Wilson, S. M., P. M. Oba, S. A. Koziol, C. C. Applegate, K. Soto-Diaz, A. J. Steelman, M. R. Panasevich, S. A. Norton, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product-supplemented diet on circulating immune cells and oxidative stress markers of dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 100:1–11. doi:10.1093/jas/skac245.
• Wilson, S. M., P. M. Oba, C. C. Applegate, S. A. Koziol, M. R. Panasevich, S. A. Norton, and K. S. Swanson. 2022. Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product-supplemented diet on fecal characteristics, oxidative stress, and blood gene expression of adult dogs undergoing transport stress. J. Anim. Sci. 100: 1-9.

2021

• Alexander, C., T.-W. L. Cross, A. H. Lee, L. K. Ly, M. D. Vieson, J. M. Ridlon, E. R. Nelson, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Development of a novel model of cholecystectomy in subsequently ovariectomized mice and characterization of metabolic and gastrointestinal phenotypes: A pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol. 21:62. 
• Beloshapka, A. N., T.-W. L. Cross, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Graded dietary resistant starch concentrations on apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility and fecal fermentative end products and microbial populations of healthy adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-11.
• Biruete, A., T.-W. L. Cross, J. M. Allen, B. M. Kistler, H. de Loor, P. Evenepoel, G. C. Fahey, Jr., L. Bauer, K. S. Swanson, and K. R. Wilund. 2021. Effect of dietary inulin supplementation on the gut microbiota composition and derived metabolites of individuals undergoing hemodialysis: A pilot study. J. Renal Nutr. 31:512-522. 
• Bosch, G., and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Effect of using insects as feed on animals: Pet dogs and cats. J. Insects Food Feed 7:795-805. 
• Cunningham, M., M. A. Azcarate-Peril, A. Barnard, V. Beloit, R. Grimaldi, D. Guyonnet, H. D. Holscher, K. Hunter, S. Manurung, D. Obis, M. I. Petrova, R. E. Steinert, K. S. Swanson, D. van Sinderen, J. Vulevic, and G. R. Gibson. 2021. Shaping the future of probiotics and prebiotics. Trends Microbiol. 29:667-685. 
• Do, S., T. Phungviwatnikul, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Nutrient digestibility and fecal characteristics, microbiota, and metabolites in dogs fed human-grade foods. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-13. 
• Do, S., E. A. Koutsos, P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Amino acid digestibility and digestible indispensable amino acid score-like values of black soldier fly larvae fed different forms and concentrations of calcium using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-10.
• Geng, J., X. Zhang, S. Prabhu, S. H. Shahoei, E. R. Nelson, K. S. Swanson, M. A. Anastasio, and A. M. Smith. 2021. 3D microscopy and deep learning reveal the heterogeneity of crown-like structure microenvironments in intact adipose tissue. Sci. Adv. 7:eabe2480.
• Lee, A. H., K. B. Detweiler, T. A. Harper, K. E. Knap, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Physical activity patterns of free living dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-10.
• Lee, A. H., S. Vidal, P. M. Oba, R. Wyss, Y. Miao, Y. Adesokan, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Evaluation of a novel animal milk oligosaccharide biosimilar: Macronutrient digestibility and gastrointestinal tolerance, fecal metabolites, and fecal microbiota of healthy adult dogs and in vitro genotoxicity assays. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-14.
• Metras, B. N., M. J. Holle, V. J. Parker, M. J. Miller, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Commercial kefir products assessed for label accuracy of microbial composition and density. JDS Commun. 2:87-91. 
• Oba, P. M., M. Q. Carroll, C. Alexander, A. J. Somrak, S. C. J. Keating, A. M. Sage, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Dental chews positively shift the oral microbiota of adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-14. 
• Oba, P. M., M. Q. Carroll, C. Alexander, H. Valentine, A. J. Somrak, S. C. J. Keating, A. M. Sage, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Microbiota populations in supragingival plaque, subgingival plaque, and saliva habitats of adult dogs. Anim. Microbiome 3:38.
• Oba, P. M., A. H. Lee, S. Vidal, R. Wyss, Y. Miao, Y. Adesokan, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Effect of a novel animal milk oligosaccharide biosimilar on macronutrient digestibility and gastrointestinal tolerance, fecal metabolites, and fecal microbiota of healthy adult cats. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-15.
• Pallotto, M. R., P. M. Oba, M. R. C. de Godoy, K. L. Pappan, P. R. Buff, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Effects of weight loss and moderate-protein, high-fiber diet consumption on the fasted serum metabolome of cats. Metabolites 11:324. 
• Phungviwatnikul, T., C. Alexander, S. Do, F. He, J. S. Suchodolski, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Effects of dietary macronutrient profile on apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility and fecal microbiota, fermentative metabolites, and bile acids of female dogs after spay surgery. J. Anim. Sci. 99:1-16. 
• Prabhu, S., H. Deng, T.-W. L. Cross, S. H. Shahoei, C. J. Konopka, N. Gonzalez Medina, C. C. Applegate, M. A. Wallig, L. W. Dobrucki, E. R. Nelson, A. M. Smith, and K. S. Swanson. 2021. Nanocarriers targeting adipose macrophages increase glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory potency to ameliorate metabolic dysfunction. Biomater. Sci. 9:506-518. 
• Scarsella, E., J. Segato, D. Zuccaccia, K. S. Swanson, and B. Stefanon. 2021. An application of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study fecal canine metabolome. Italian J. Anim. Sci. 20:887-895.
• Thornton, E., E. Robinson, J. R. Templeman, L. Bruggink, M. Bower, J. P. Cant, G. P. Holloway, K. S. Swanson, E. J. Squires, and A. K. Shoveller. 2021. Supplemental fiber affects body temperature and fecal metabolites but not respiratory rate or body composition in mid-distance training sled dogs. Front. Vet. Sci. 8:639335. 
• Traughber, Z. T., K. B. Detweiler, A. K. Price, K. E. Knap, T. A. Harper, K. S. Swanson, and M. R. C. de Godoy. 2021. Effect of crude fiber and total dietary fiber on the calculated nitrogen-free extract and metabolizable energy content of various dog foods fed to client-owned dogs with osteoarthritis. Am. J. Vet. Res. 82:787-794.
• Witt, K. E., K. Yarlagadda, J. M. Allen, A. C. Bader, M. L. Simon, S. R. Kuehn, K. S. Swanson, T.-W. L. Cross, K. M. Hedman, S. H. Ambrose, and R. S. Malhi. 2021. Integrative analysis of DNA, macroscopic remains and stable isotopes of dog coprolites to reconstruct community diet. Sci. Rep. 11:3113.

2020

• Carroll, M. Q., P. M. Oba, K. M. Sieja, C. Alexander, L. Lye, M. R. C. de Godoy, F. He, A. J. Somrak, S. C. J. Keating, A. M. Sage, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Effects of novel dental chews on oral health outcomes and halitosis in adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-7. 
• Casas, G. A., L. Blavi, T.-W. L. Cross, A. H. Lee, K. S. Swanson, and H. H. Stein. 2020. Inclusion of the direct-fed microbial Clostridium butyricum in diets for weanling pigs increases growth performance and tends to increase villus height and crypt depth, but does not change intestinal microbial abundance. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-12.
• Deng, H., C. J. Konopka, T.-W. L. Cross, K. S. Swanson, L. W. Dobrucki, and A. M. Smith. 2020. Multimodal nanocarrier probes reveal superior biodistribution quantification by isotopic analysis over fluorescence. ACS Nano 14:509-523.
• Do, S., L. Koutsos, P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Nutrient and AA digestibility of black soldier fly larvae differing in age using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-10.
• Donadelli, R. A., J. G. Pezzali, P. M. Oba, K. S. Swanson, C. Coon, C. Pendlebury, and A. K. Shoveller. 2020. A commercial grain-free diet does not decrease plasma amino acids, taurine status, and bile acid excretion when fed to Labrador Retrievers. Transl. Anim. Sci. 4:1-12.
• Johnson, K. A., A. H. Lee, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Timely Topics in Nutrition: Nutrition and nutraceuticals in the changing management of osteoarthritis for dogs and cats. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 256:1335-1341.
• Keating, S. C. J., A. M. Sage, T. D. Ambrisko, A. Somrak, M. Q. Carroll, P. M. Oba, B. C. Martins, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. The effect of midazolam or lidocaine administration prior to etomidate induction of anesthesia on heart rate, arterial pressure, intraocular pressure and serum cortisol concentration in healthy dogs. Vet. Anaesth. Anal. 47:160-167.
• Korczak, R., M. Kocher, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Effects of oats on gastrointestinal health as assessed by in vitro, animal, and human studies. Nutr. Rev. 78:343-363.
• Lin, C.-Y., M. Q. Carroll, M. J. Miller, R. Rabot, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Supplementation of yeast cell wall fraction tends to improve intestinal health in adult dogs undergoing an abrupt diet transition. Front. Vet. Sci. 7:597939.
• Lin, C.-Y., T.-W. L. Cross, E. Doukhanine, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. An ambient temperature collection and stabilization strategy for canine microbiota studies. Sci. Rep. 10:13383. 
• Lin, C.-Y., A. H. Lee, K. K. Chiu, M. Vieson, A. J. Steelman, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product and psyllium husk on fecal and cecal microbiota, colon gene expression, and colon histology in a murine dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis model. Curr. Dev. Nutr. 4:nzaa159. 
• Mandal, R., R. Cano, C. D. Davis, D. Hayashi, S. A. Jackson, C. M. Jones, J. W. Lampe, M. E. Latulippe, N. J. Lin, K. A. Lippa, P. Piotrowski, S. M. Da Silva, K. S. Swanson, and D. S. Wishart. 2020. Workshop report: Toward development of a human whole stool reference material for metabolomic and metagenomic gut microbiome measurements. Metabolomics 16:119. 
• Metras, B. N., M. J. Holle, V. J. Parker, M. J. Miller, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Assessment of commercial companion animal kefir products for label accuracy of microbial composition and quantity. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-7. 
• Oba, P. M., H. D. Holscher, R. A. Mathai, J. Kim, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Diet influences the oral microbiota of infants during the first six months of life. Nutrients 12:3400.
• Oba, P. M., P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. True nutrient and amino acid digestibility of dog foods made with human-grade ingredients using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay. Transl. Anim. Sci. 4:442-451. 
• Oba, P. M., S. Vidal, R. Wyss, Y. Miao, Y. Adesokan, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Effect of a novel animal milk oligosaccharide biosimilar on the gut microbial communities and metabolites of in vitro incubations using feline and canine fecal inocula. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-11. 
• Pezzali, J. G., H. L. Acuff, W. Henry, C. Alexander, K. S. Swanson, and C. G. Aldrich. 2020. Effects of different carbohydrate sources on taurine status in healthy beagle dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-9. 
• Phungviwatnikul, T., H. Valentine, M. R. C. de Godoy, and K. S. Swanson. 2020. Effects of diet on body weight, body composition, metabolic status, and physical activity levels of adult female dogs after spay surgery. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-13. 
• Swanson, K. S., G. R. Gibson, R. Hutkins, R. A. Reimer, G. Reid, K. Verbeke, K. P. Scott, H. D. Holscher, M. B. Azad, N. M. Delzenne, and M. E. Sanders. 2020. The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of synbiotics. Nature Rev. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 17:687-701. 
• Swanson, K. S., W. M. de Vos, E. C. Martens, J. A. Gilbert, R. S. Menon, A. Soto-Vaca, J. Hautvast, P. D. Meyer, K. Borewicz, E. E. Vaughn, and J. L. Slavin. 2020. Effect of fructans, prebiotics and fibres on the human gut microbiome assessed by 16S rRNA-based approaches: A review. Benef. Microbes 11:101-129. 
• Templeman, J. R., E. Thornton, C. Cargo-Froom, E. J. Squires, K. S. Swanson, and A. K. Shoveller. 2020. Effects of incremental exercise and dietary tryptophan supplementation on the amino acid metabolism, serotonin status, stool quality, fecal metabolites, and body composition of mid-distance training sled dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 98:1-12. 
• Wrigglesworth, D. J., E. Goonatilleke, R. Haydock, K. R. Hughes, C. B. Lebrilla, K. S. Swanson, P. Jones, and P. Watson. 2020. High-throughput glycomic analyses reveal unique oligosaccharide profiles of canine and feline milk samples. PLoS ONE 15:e0243323. 
  

2019

• Alexander C., B.C. Guard, J.S. Suchodolski, K.S. Swanson. 2019. Cholestyramine decreases apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility and alters fecal characteristics and metabolites of healthy adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 97:1020-1026
• Alexander C., K.S. Swanson, G.C. Fahey, K.A. Garleb. 2019. Perspective: Physiologic Importance of Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Nondigestible Carbohydrate Fermentation. Adv. Nutr. 10:576-589.
• Biruete, A., J. M. Allen, B. M. Kistler, J. H. Jeong, P. J. Fitschen, K. S. Swanson, and K. R. Wilund.  2019. Gut microbiota and cardiometabolic risk factors in hemodialysis patients: A pilot study. Top. Clin. Nutr. 34:153-160.
• Kaczmarek J.L., X. Liu, C.S. Charron, J.A. Novotny, E.H. Jeffery, H.E. Seifried, S.A. Ross, M.J. Miller, K.S. Swanson, H.D. Holscher. 2019. Broccoli consumption affects the human gastrointestinal microbiota. J. Nutr. Biochem. 63:27-34.
• Lin C-Y, C. Alexander, A.J. Steelman, C.M. Warzecha, M.R.C. de Godoy, K.S. Swanson. 2019. Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product on fecal characteristics, nutrient digestibility, fecal fermentative end-products, fecal microbial populations, immune function, and diet palatability in adult dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 97:1586-1599.
• Mailing L.J., J.M. Allen, B.D. Pence, J. Rytych, Y. Sun, T.K. Bhattacharya, P. Park, T.L. Cross, R.H. McCusker, K.S. Swanson, G.C. Fahey, J.S. Rhodes, K.W. Kelley, R.W. Johnson, J.A. Woods. 2018. Behavioral response to fiber feedingis cohort-dependent and associated with gut microbiota composition in mice. Behav. Brain Res. 359:731-736.
• Oba, P.M., P.L. Utterback, C.M. Parsons, M.R.C. de Godoy, K.S. Swanson. 2019. Chemical composition, true nutrient digestibility, and true metabolizable energy of chicken-based ingredients differing by processing method using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay. J. Anim. Sci. 97:998-1009.

2018

• Alexander C., Cross, T-WL, Devendran,, S, Neumer, F, Theis, S, Ridlon, JM, Suchodolski, JS, de Godoy, MRC, and Swanson, KS. 2018. Effects of prebiotic inulin-type fructans on blood metabolite and hormone concentrations and fecal microbiota and metabolites in overweight dogs. British Journal of Nutrition. 120:711-20.
• Algya K.M., T-W.L. Cross, K.N. Leuck, M.E. Kastner, T. Baba, L. Lye, M.R.C. de Godoy, K.S. Swanson. 2018. Apparent Total Tract Macronutrient Digestibility, Serum Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Fecal Characteristics, Metabolites and Microbiota of Adult Dogs Fed Extruded, Mildly Cooked, and Raw Diets. J. Anim. Sci. 96(9):3670–83. 
• Barko P.C., M.A. McMichael, K.S. Swanson, D.A. Williams. 2018. The Gastrointestinal Microbiome: A Review. J. Vet. Intern. Med. 32(1):9-25.
• Beloshapka A.N., M.R.C. de Godoy, R.A. Carter, A.J. Fascetti, Z. Yu, B.J. McIntosh, K.S. Swanson, P.R. Buff. 2018. Longitudinal changes in blood metabolites, amino acid profile, and oxidative stress markers in American Foxhounds fed a nutrient-fortified diet. J. Anim. Sci. 96(3):930-40.
• Bledsoe J.W., G.C. Waldbieser, K.S. Swanson, B.C. Peterson, B.C. Small. 2018. Comparison of Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish Gut Microbiota Assemblages Shows Minimal Effects of Host Genetics on Microbial Structure and Inferred Function. Front. Micrbiol. 9:1073.
• Holscher H.D., A.M. Taylor, K.S. Swanson, J.A. Novotny, D.J. Baer. 2018. Almond Consumption and Processing Affects the Composition of the Gastrointestinal Microbiota of Healthy Adult Men and Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 10(2):E126.
• Holscher H.D., H.M. Guetterman, K.S. Swanson, R. An, N.R. Matthan, A.H. Lichtenstein, J.A. Novotny, D.J. Baer. 2018. Walnut Consumption Alters the Gastrointestinal Microbiota, Microbially Derived Secondary Bile Acids, and Health Markers in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. Nutr. 148(6):861-7.
• Klurfeld D.M., C.D. Davis, R.W. Karp, E. Allen-Vercoe, E.B. Chang, B. Chassaing, G.C. Fahey, B.R. Hamaker, H.D. Holscher, J.W. Lampe, A. Marette, E. Martens, S.J. O’Keefe,  D.J. Rose, M. Saarela, B.O. Schneeman, J.L. Slavin, J.L. Sonnenburg, K.S. Swanson, G.D. Wu, C.J. Lynch. 2018. Considerations for Best Practices in Studies of Fiber or Other Dietary Components and the Intestinal Microbiome. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 315:E1087–97.
• McDonald D., E. Hyde, J.W. Debelius, J.T. Morton, A. Gonzalez, G. Ackermann, A.A. Aksenov, B. Behsaz, C. Brennan, Y. Chen, L.D. Goldasich, P.C. Dorrestein, R.R. Dunn, A.K. Fahimipour, J. Gaffney, J.A. Gilbert,G. Gogul, J.L. Green, P. Hugenholtz, G. Humphrey, C. Huttenhower, M.A. Jackson, S. Janssen, D.V. Jeste, L. Jiang, S.T. Kelley, D. Knights, T. Kosciolek, J. Ladau, J. Leach, C. Marotz, D. Meleshko, A.V. Melnik, J.L. Metcalf, H. Mohimani, E. Montassier, J. Navas-Molina, T.T. Nguyen, S. Peddada, P. Pevzner, K.S. Pollard, G. Rahnavard, A. Robbins-Pianka, N. Sangwan, J. Shorenstein, L. Smarr, S.J. Song, T. Spector, A.D. Swafford, V.G. Thackray, L.R. Thompson, A. Tripathi, Y. Vázquez-Baeza, A. Vrbanac, P. Wischmeyer, E. Wolfe, Q. Zhu, The American Gut Consortium, R. Knight. 2018. American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems. 3(3):e00031-18.
• Pallotto M.R., M.R.C. de Godoy, H.D. Holscher, P.R. Buff, K.S. Swanson. 2018. Effects of weight loss with a moderate-protein, high-fiber diet on body composition, voluntary physical activity, and fecal microbiota of obese cats. Am. J. Vet. Res. 79(2):181-190.
• Perry, E., T.L. Cross, J.M. Francis, H.D. Holscher, S.D. Clark, K.S. Swanson. 2018. Effect of Road Transport on the Equine Cecal Microbiota. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 68:12-20.
• Vieira-Potter V.J., T.L. Cross, K.S. Swanson, S.J. Sarma, Z. Lei, L.W. Sumner, C.S. Rosenfeld. 2018. Soy-Induced Fecal Metabolome Changes in Ovariectomized and Intact Female Rats: Relationship with Cardiometabolic Health. Sci. Rep. 8(1):16896.

2017

• Cross T.L., T.M. Zidon, R.J. Welly, Y.M. Park, S.L. Britton, L.G. Koch, G.E. Rottinghaus, M.R.C. de Godoy, J. Padilla, K.S. Swanson, V.J. Vieira-Potter. 2017. Soy Improves Cardiometabolic Health and Cecal Microbiota in Female Low-Fit Rats. Sci. Rep. 7(1):9261.
• Detweiler K.B., S. Rawal, K.S. Swanson, M.R.C. de Godoy. 2017. Physical activity level of female and male adult cats before and after running wheel habituation. J. Nutr. Sci. 6:e17.
• Gibson G.R., R. Hutkins, M.E. Sanders, S.L. Prescott, R.A. Reimer, S.J. Salminen, K. Scott, C. Stanton, K.S. Swanson, P.D. Cani, K. Verbeke, G. Reid. 2017. Expert consensus document: The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of prebiotics. Nat. Rev. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 14(8):491-502.
• Perry E., N. Gulson, T.W. Liu Cross, K.S. Swanson. 2017. Physiological effects of stress related to helicopter travel in Federal Emergency Management Agency search-and-rescue canines. J. Nutr. Sci. 6:e28.
• Price A.K., M.R.C. de Godoy, T.A. Harper, K.E. Knap, S. Joslyn, Z. Pietrzkowski, B.K. Cross, K.B. Detweiler, K.S. Swanson. 2017. Effects of dietary calcium fructoborate supplementation on joint comfort and flexibility and serum inflammatory markers in dogs with osteoarthritis. J. Anim. Sci. 95(7):2907-2916.
• Venable, E. B., K. A. Fenton, V. M. Braner, C. E. Reddington, M. J. Halpin, S. A. Heitz, J. M. Francis, N. A. Gulson, C. L. Goyer, S. D. Bland, T.-W. L. Cross, H. D. Holscher, and K. S. Swanson.  2017. Effects of feeding management on the equine cecal microbiota.  J. Equine Vet. Sci. 49:113-121.  

2016

• Allaway D, M.S. Gilham, A. Colyer, T.J. Jönsson, K.S. Swanson, P.J. Morris. 2016. Metabolic Profiling Reveals Effects of Age, Sexual Development and Neutering in Plasma of Young Male Cats. PLoS One. 11(12):e0168144
• Beloshapka A.N., P.R. Buff, G.C. Fahey Jr., K.S. Swanson. 2016. Compositional Analysis of Whole Grains, Processed Grains, Grain Co-Products, and Other Carbohydrate Sources with Applicability to Pet Animal Nutrition. Foods. 5(2):E23.
• Bledsoe J.W., B.C. Peterson, K.S. Swanson, B.C. Small. 2016. Ontogenetic Characterization of the Intestinal Microbiota of Channel Catfish through 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing Reveals Insights on Temporal Shifts and the Influence of Environmental Microbes. PLoS One. 11(11):e0166379
• Chen M.H., K.S. Swanson, G.C. Fahey Jr, B.S. Dien, A.N. Beloshapka, L.L. Bauer, K.D. Rausch, M.E. Tumbleson, V. Singh. 2016.  In Vitro Fermentation of Xylooligosaccharides Produced from Miscanthus × giganteus by Human Fecal Microbiota. J. Agric. Food. Chem. 64(1):262-267.
• de Godoy M.R., M. Hervera, K.S. Swanson, G.C. Fahey Jr. 2016. Innovations in Canine and Feline Nutrition: Technologies for Food and Nutrition Assessment. Annu. Rev. Anim. Biosci. 4:311-333.
• Donadeo B.C., K.R. Kerr, C.L. Morris, K.S. Swanson. 2016. Estimated Composition of Diets Fed to Captive Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs (Varecia variegata) at 33 U.S. Zoological Institutions. J. Zoo. Wild. Med. 47(1):150-160.
• Liu T.W., K.D. Cephas, H.D. Holscher, K.R. Kerr, H.F. Mangian, K.A. Tappenden, K.S. Swanson. 2016. Nondigestible Fructans Alter Gastrointestinal Barrier Function, Gene Expression, Histomorphology, and the Microbiota Profiles of Diet-Induced Obese C57BL/6J Mice. J. Nutr. 146(5):949-956.
• Ma L., T.W. Liu, M.A. Wallig, I.T. Dobrucki, L.W. Dobrucki, E.R. Nelson, K.S. Swanson, A.M. Smith. 2016. Efficient Targeting of Adipose Tissue Macrophages in Obesity with Polysaccharide Nanocarriers. ACS Nano. 10(7):6952-6962.
• Welly R.J., T.W. Liu, T.M. Zidon, J.L. Rowles 3rd, Y.M. Park, T.N. Smith, K.S. Swanson, J. Padilla, V.J. Vieira-Potter. 2016 Comparison of Diet versus Exercise on Metabolic Function and Gut Microbiota in Obese Rats. Med. Sci. Sports. Exerc. 48(9):1688-1698.

2015

• Carlson, J., A. Hospattankar, P. Deng, K. Swanson, and J. Slavin.  2015.  Prebiotic effects and fermentation kinetics of wheat dextrin and partially hydrolyzed guar gum in an in vitro batch fermentation system.  Foods 4:349-358.
• de Godoy, M. R. C., K. L. Pappan, R. W. Grant, and K. S. Swanson. 2015. Plasma metabolite profiling and search for biomarkers of metabolic dysfunction in dogs undergoing rapid weight gain.  Curr. Metabolomics 3:102-121.
• de Godoy, M. R. C., K. Ochi, L. F. de Oliveira Matheus, A. C. C. de Justino, and K. S. Swanson. 2015.  Feeding frequency, but not dietary water content, affects voluntary physical activity in young lean adult female cats.  J. Anim. Sci. 93:2597–2601. 
• de Godoy, M. R. C., Y. Mitsuhashi, L. L. Bauer, G. C. Fahey, Jr., P. R. Buff, and K. S. Swanson.  2015.  In vitro fermentation characteristics of novel fibers, coconut endosperm fiber and chicory pulp, using canine fecal inoculum.  J. Anim. Sci. 93:370–376. 
• Deng, P., and K. S. Swanson.  2015.  Companion Animals Symposium: Future aspects and perceptions of companion animal nutrition and sustainability. J. Anim. Sci. 93:823-834.
• Deng, P., and K. S. Swanson.  2015.  Gut microbiota of humans, dogs and cats: Current knowledge and future opportunities and challenges.  Brit. J. Nutr. 113:S6-S17.
• Holscher, H. D., J. G. Caporaso, S. Hooda, J. M. Brulc, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson.  2015.  Fiber supplementation influences phylogenetic structure and functional capacity of the human intestinal microbiome: Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.  Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 101:55-64.
• Holscher, H. D., L. L. Bauer, V. Gourineni, C. L. Pelkman, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson. 2015.  Agave inulin supplementation affects the fecal microbiota of healthy adults participating in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial.  J. Nutr. 145(9):2025-32.
• Liu, T.-W., Y.-M. Park, H. D. Holscher, J. Padilla, R. J. Scroggins, R. Welly, S. L. Britton, L. G. Koch, V. J. Vieira-Potter, and K. S. Swanson.  2015.  Physical activity differentially affects the cecal microbiota of ovariectomized female rats selectively bred for high and low aerobic capacity.  PLoS ONE 10:e0136150.
• Panasevich, M. R., K. R. Kerr, M. C. Rossoni Serao, M. R. C. de Godoy, L. Guérin-Deremaux, G. L. Lynch, D. Wils, S. E. Dowd, G. C. Fahey Jr., K. S. Swanson, and R. N. Dilger.  2015. Evaluation of soluble corn fiber on chemical composition and nitrogen-corrected true metabolizable energy and its effects on in vitro fermentation and in vivo responses in dogs.  J. Anim. Sci.  93:2191–2200.
• Panasevich, M. R., K. R. Kerr, R. N. Dilger, G. C. Fahey Jr., L. Guérin-Deremaux, G. L. Lynch, D. Wils, J. S. Suchodolski, J. M. Steiner, S. E. Dowd, and K. S. Swanson.  2015. Modulation of the faecal microbiome of healthy adult dogs by inclusion of potato fibre in the diet.  Brit. J. Nutr.  113:125-133.
• Smith, S. A., T. R. Ngwenyama, M. O’Brien, J. M. Herring, R. Corsi, A. Galligan, A. N. Beloshapka, P. Deng, K. S. Swanson, and M. McMichael. 2015. Procoagulant phospholipid concentration in canine erythrocyte concentrates stored with or without prestorage leukoreduction. Am. J. Vet. Res. 76:35-41.
• Wurlod, V., M. A. McMichael, M. O’Brien, K. S. Swanson, and S. A. Smith. 2015.  Iron metabolism following transfusion of stored versus fresh autologous canine erythrocytes.  Am. J. Vet. Res. 76(11):996-1004.

2014

• Beloshapka, A. N., L. G. Alexander, P. R. Buff, and K. S. Swanson.  2014. The effects of feeding resistant starch on apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility, faecal characteristics, and faecal fermentative end-products in healthy adult dogs.  J. Nutr. Sci. 3:e38.  
• Corsi, R., M. A. McMichael, S. A. Smith, M. O’Brien, J. Herring, T. R. Ngwenyama, A. Galligan, A. N. Beloshapka, P. Deng, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Cytokine concentration in stored canine erythrocyte concentrates. J. Vet. Emerg. Crit. Care 24:259-263.
• de Godoy, M. R. C., A. N. Beloshapka, R. A. Carter, A. J. Fascetti, Z. Yu, B. J. McIntosh, K. S. Swanson, and P. R. Buff.  2014.  Acute changes in blood metabolites and amino acid profile post-exercise in foxhound dogs fed a high endurance formula.  J. Nutr. Sci. 3:e33.
• de Godoy, M. R. C., B. K. Knapp, C. M. Parsons, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2014.  In vitro hydrolytic digestion, glycemic response in dogs, and true metabolizable energy content of soluble corn fibers.  J. Anim. Sci. 92:2447-2457.
• de Godoy, M. R. C., R. Vermillion, L. L. Bauer, R. Yamka, N. Frantz, T. Jia, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  In vitro disappearance characteristics of selected categories of commercially available dog treats.  J. Nutr. Sci. 3:e47.
• Deng, P., E. Iwazaki, S. A. Suchy, M. R. Pallotto, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Effects of feeding frequency and dietary water content on voluntary physical activity in healthy adult cats. J. Anim. Sci. 92:1271-1277.
• Deng, P., J. C. Jones, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Effects of dietary macronutrient composition on the fasted plasma metabolome of healthy adult cats.  Metabolomics 10:638-650
• Deusch, O., C. O’Flynn, A. Colyer, P. Morris, D. Allaway, P. G. Jones, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Deep Illumina-based shotgun sequencing reveals dietary effects on the structure and function of the fecal microbiome of growing kittens.  PLoS ONE 9:e101021.
• Holscher, H. D., J. Doligale, L. L. Bauer, V. Gourineni, C. L. Pelkman, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson. 2014.  Gastrointestinal tolerance and utilization of agave inulin by healthy adults. Food Funct. 5:1142-1149. 
• Kappen, K. L., L. M. Garner, K. R. Kerr, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Effects of photoperiod on food intake, activity and metabolic rate in adult neutered male cats.  J. Anim. Phys. Anim. Nutr. 98:958-967.
• Kerr, K. R., C. L. Morris, S. L. Burke, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Apparent total tract energy and macronutrient digestibility of one- to three-day-old, adult ground, extruded, and canned chicken-based diets in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus).  J. Anim. Sci. 92:3441-3448.
• Kerr, K. R., K. L. Kappen, L. M. Garner, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Commercially available avian and mammalian whole prey diet items targeted for consumption by managed exotic and domestic pet felines:  Macronutrient, mineral, and long-chain fatty acid composition.  Zoo Biol.  33:327-335.
• Kerr, K. R., K. L. Kappen, L. M. Garner, P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Commercially available avian and mammalian whole prey diet items targeted for consumption by managed exotic and domestic pet felines:  True metabolizable energy and amino acid digestibility using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay.  J. Anim. Sci.  92:4478–4485.
• Kerr, K. R., S. E. Dowd, and K. S. Swanson.  2014. Salmonellosis impacts the proportions of faecal microbial populations in domestic cats fed 1-3-d-old chicks.  J. Nutr. Sci. 3:e30.
• Kerr, K. R., S. E. Dowd, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Faecal microbiota of domestic cats fed raw whole chicks v. an extruded chicken-based diet.  J. Nutr. Sci. 3:e22. 
• Levesque, C. L., S. Hooda, K. S. Swanson, and K. de Lange.  2014.  Alterations in ileal mucosa bacteria related to diet complexity and growth performance in young pigs.  PLoS ONE 9:e108472. 
• McMichael, M. A., S. A. Smith, A. Galligan, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  In vitro hypercoagulability on whole blood thromboelastometry associated with in vivo reduction of circulating red cell mass in dogs. Vet. Clin. Pathol.  43:154-163.
• Mori, A., K. L. Kappen, A. C. Dilger, and K. S. Swanson.  2014.  Effect of photoperiod on the feline adipose transcriptome as assessed by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq).  BMC Vet. Res. 10:146.

2013

• Beloshapka, A. N., S. E. Dowd, J. S. Suchodolski, J. M. Steiner, L. Duclos, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Fecal microbial communities of healthy adult dogs fed raw meat-based diets with or without inulin or yeast cell wall extracts as assessed by 454 pyrosequencing.  FEMS Microbiol. Ecol. 84:532-541
• Bermingham, E. N., S. Kittelmann, W. Young, K. R. Kerr, K. S. Swanson, N. C. Roy, and D. G. Thomas.  2013.  Post-weaning diet affects faecal microbial composition but not selected adipose gene expression in the cat (Felis catus). PLoS ONE 8:e80992.
• Bermingham, E. N., W. Young, S. Kittelmann, K. R. Kerr, K. S. Swanson, N. C. Roy, and D. G. Thomas.  2013.  Dietary format alters fecal bacterial populations in the domestic cat (Felis catus).  MicrobiologyOpen  2:173-81.
• de Godoy, M. R. C., and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Companion Animals Symposium: Nutrigenomics: Using gene expression and molecular biology data to understand pet obesity. J. Anim. Sci. 91:2949-2964.
• de Godoy, M. R., B. K. Knapp, L. L. Bauer, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2013.  Blending of soluble corn fiber with pullulan, sorbitol, or fructose attenuates glycemic and insulinemic responses in the dog and affects hydrolytic digestion in vitro.  J. Anim. Sci. 91:3796-3806.
• Deng, P., A. N. Beloshapka, B. M. Vester Boler, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Dietary fibre fermentability but not viscosity elicited the ‘second-meal effect’ in healthy adult dogs.  Brit. J. Nutr. 110:960-968.
• Deng, P., T. K. Ridge, T. K. Graves, J. K. Spears, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Effects of dietary macronutrient composition and feeding frequency on fasting and postprandial hormone response in domestic cats.  J. Nutr. Sci. 2:e36.
• Gagné, J. W., J. J. Wakshlag, K. W. Simpson, S. E. Dowd, S. Latchman, D. A. Brown, K. Brown, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2013.  Effects of a synbiotic on fecal quality, short-chain fatty acid concentrations, and the microbiome of healthy sled dogs.  BMC Vet. Res. 9:246.
• Grant, R. W., B. M. Vester Boler, T. K. Ridge, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Subcutaneous and gonadal adipose tissue transcriptome differences in lean and obese female dogs.  Anim. Genet. 44:728-735.
• Grant, R. W., B. M. Vester Boler, T. K. Ridge, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Skeletal muscle tissue transcriptome differences in lean and obese female beagle dogs.  Anim. Genet. 44:560-568.
• Handl, S., A. J. German, S. L. Holden, S. E. Dowd, J. M. Steiner, R. M. Heilmann, R. W. Grant, K. S. Swanson, and J. S. Suchodolski. 2013.  Faecal microbiota in lean and obese dogs.  FEMS Microbiol. Ecol. 84:332-343.
• Herring, J. M., S. A. Smith, M. A. McMichael, M. O’Brien, T. R. Ngwenyama, R. Corsi, A. Galligan, A. N. Beloshapka, P. Deng, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Microparticles in stored canine RBC concentrates. Vet. Clin. Pathol. 42:163-169.
• Hooda, S., B. M. Vester Boler, K. R. Kerr, S. E. Dowd, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  The gut microbiome of kittens is affected by dietary protein:carbohydrate ratio and associated with blood metabolite and hormone concentrations.  Brit. J. Nutr.  109:1637-1646.
• Kerr, K. R., A. N. Beloshapka, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  2011 and 2012 Early Careers Achievement Awards: Use of genomic biology to study companion animal intestinal microbiota.  J. Anim. Sci. 91:2504-2511.
• Kerr, K. R., A. N. Beloshapka, C. L. Morris, C. M. Parsons, S. L. Burke, P. L. Utterback, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Evaluation of four raw meat diets using domestic cats, captive exotic felids, and cecectomized roosters.  J. Anim. Sci.  91:225-237.
• Kerr, K. R., C. L. Morris, S. L. Burke, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Apparent total tract macronutrient and energy digestibility of 1- to 3-day-old whole chicks, adult ground chicken, and extruded and canned chicken-based diets in African wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica). Zoo Biol. 32:510-517.
• Kerr, K. R., C. L. Morris, S. L. Burke, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Influence of dietary fiber type and amount on energy and nutrient digestibility, fecal characteristics, and fecal fermentative end-product concentrations in captive exotic felids fed a raw beef-based diet.  J. Anim. Sci. 91:2199-2210.
• Kerr, K. R., G. Forster, S. E. Dowd, E. P. Ryan, and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Effects of dietary cooked navy bean on the fecal microbiome of healthy companion dogs.  PLoS ONE  8:e74998.
• Knapp, B. K., L. L. Bauer, K. S. Swanson, K. A. Tappenden, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and M. R. C. de Godoy.  2013.  Soluble fiber dextrin and soluble corn fiber supplementation modify indices of health in cecum and colon of Sprague-Dawley rats.  Nutrients 5:396-410.
• Mirando, M. A., and K. S. Swanson.  2013.  Companion animals symposium: Nutrition special needs – the relationship between novel ingredients, environment, and gene expression.  J. Anim. Sci. 91:2947-2948.
• Panasevich, M. R., M. C. Rossoni Serao, M. R. C. de Godoy, K. S. Swanson, L. Guérin-Deremaux, G. L. Lynch, D. Wils, G. C. Fahey, Jr, and R. N. Dilger.  2013. Potato fiber as a dietary fiber source in dog foods.  J. Anim. Sci. 91:5344-5352.
• Swanson, K. S., R. A. Carter, T. P. Yount, J. Aretz, and P. R. Buff.  2013.  Nutritional sustainability of pet foods.  Adv. Nutr. 4:141-150.

2012

1. Barry, K. A., I. S. Middelbos, B. M. Vester Boler, S. E. Dowd, J. S. Suchodolski, B. Henrissat, P. M. Coutinho, B. A. White, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson.  2012. Effects of dietary fiber on the feline gastrointestinal metagenome.  J. Proteome Res. 11:5924-5933.
2. Beloshapka, A. N., A. K. Wolff, and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  Effects of feeding polydextrose on fecal characteristics, microbiota, and fermentative end-products in healthy adult dogs.  Brit. J. Nutr. 108:638-644.
3. Beloshapka, A. N., L. M. Duclos, B. M. Vester Boler, and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  Effects of inulin or yeast cell-wall extract on nutrient digestibility, fecal fermentative end-product concentrations, and blood metabolite concentrations in adult dogs fed raw meat-based diets.  Am. J. Vet. Res. 73:1016-1023.
4. Hooda, S., B. M. Vester Boler, M. C. Rossoni Serao, J. M. Brulc, M. A. Staeger, T. W. Boileau, S. E. Dowd, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  454 pyrosequencing reveals a shift in fecal microbiota of healthy adult men consuming polydextrose or soluble corn fiber.  J. Nutr. 142:1259-1265.
5. Hooda, S., L. G. Ferreira, M. A. Latour, L. L. Bauer, G. C. Fahey, Jr., and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  In vitro digestibility of expanded pork skin and rawhide chews, and digestion and metabolic characteristics of expanded pork skin chews in healthy adult dogs.  J. Anim. Sci. 90:4355-4361.
6. Hooda, S., Y. Minamoto, J. S. Suchodolski, and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  Current state of knowledge: The canine gastrointestinal microbiome.  Anim. Health Res. Rev. 13:78-88.
7. Kerr, K. R., B. M. Vester Boler, C. L. Morris, K. J. Liu, and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  Apparent total tract energy and macronutrient digestibility and fecal fermentative end-product concentrations of domestic cats fed extruded, raw beef-based, and cooked beef-based diets.  J. Anim. Sci. 90:515-522.
8. Minamoto, Y., S. Hooda, K. S. Swanson, and J. S. Suchodolski. 2012.  Feline gastrointestinal microbiota.  Anim. Health Res. Rev. 13:64-77.
9. Vester Boler, B. M., T. A. Faber, L. L. Bauer, K. S. Swanson, S. Smiley, P. J. Bechtel, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2012.  Acute satiety response of mammalian, avian, and fish proteins in dogs. Brit. J. Nutr. 107:146-154.
10. Vester, B. M., K. R. Belsito, and K. S. Swanson.  2012.  Serum metabolites, ghrelin and leptin are modified by age and/or diet in weanling kittens fed either a high- or moderate-protein diet.  Anim. Sci. J. 83:426-433.

2011

• Barry, K. A., B. J. Wojcicki, L. L. Bauer, I. S. Middelbos, B. M. Vester Boler, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey Jr.  2011.  Adaptation of healthy adult cats to select dietary fibers in vivo affects gas and short-chain fatty acid production from fiber fermentation in vitro.  J. Anim. Sci. 89:3163-3169.
• Cephas, K. D., J. Kim, R. A. Mathai, K. A. Barry, S. E. Dowd, B. S. Meline, and K. S. Swanson.  2011.  Comparative analysis of salivary bacterial microbiome diversity in edentulous infants and their mothers or primary care givers using pyrosequencing.  PLoS One 6(8): e23503. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0023503.
• Deng, P., R. W. Grant, and K. S. Swanson.  2011.  Physical activity level of adult cats with varied feeding frequency.  Brit. J. Nutr. 106:S166-S169.
• Grant, R. W., B. M. Vester Boler, T. K. Ridge, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2011.  Adipose tissue transcriptome changes during obesity development in female dogs.  Physiol. Genomics 43:295-307.
• Imhoff, D. J., W. J. Gordon-Evans, R. B. Evans, A. L. Johnson, D. J. Griffon, and K. S. Swanson.  2011.  Evaluation of S-adenosyl L-methionine in a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial for treatment of presumptive osteoarthritis in the dog.  Vet. Surg. 40:228-232.
• Kerr, K. R., A. N. Beloshapka, C. L. Morris, L. G. Simmons, and K. S. Swanson.  2011.  Nitrogen metabolism of four raw meat diets in domestic cats.  Brit. J. Nutr. 106:S174-S177.
• Kil, D. Y., and K. S. Swanson. 2011. Companion Animals Symposium: Role of microbes in canine and feline health.  J. Anim. Sci. 89:1498-1505.
• Swanson, K. S., J. S. Suchodolski, and P. J. Turnbaugh.  2011.  Companion Animals Symposium: Microbes and health.  J. Anim. Sci. 89:1496-1497.
• Swanson, K. S., S. E. Dowd, J. S. Suchodolski, I. S. Middelbos, B. M. Vester, K. A. Barry, K. E. Nelson, M. Torralba, B. Henrissat, P. M. Coutinho, I. K. O. Cann, B. A. White, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2011.  Phylogenetic and gene-centric metagenomics of the canine intestinal microbiome reveals similarities with humans and mice.  ISME J. 5:639-649. 
• Vester Boler, B. M., M. C. Rossoni Serao, L. L. Bauer, M. A. Staeger, T. W. Boileau, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2011.  Digestive physiological outcomes related to polydextrose and soluble maize fibre consumption by healthy adult men.  Brit. J. Nutr. 106:1864-1871.

2010

• Barry, K. A., B. J. Wojcicki, I. S. Middelbos, B. M. Vester, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2010.  Dietary cellulose, fructooligosaccharides, and pectin modify fecal protein catabolites and microbial populations in adult cats.  J. Anim. Sci. 88:2978-2987.
• Faber, T. A., P. J. Bechtel, D. C. Hernot, C. M. Parsons, K. S. Swanson, S. Smiley, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2010.  Protein digestibility evaluations of meat and fish substrates using laboratory, avian, and ileally cannulated dog assays.  J. Anim. Sci. 88:1421-1432. 
• Kil, D. Y., and K. S. Swanson.  2010.  Endocrinology of obesity.  Vet. Clin. Small Anim. 40:205-219.
• Kil, D. Y., B. M. Vester Boler, C. J. Apanavicius, L. B. Schook, and K. S. Swanson.  2010.  Age and diet affect gene expression profiles in canine liver tissue.  PLoS One 5:e13319. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0013319.
• Kil, D. Y., B. M. Vester Boler, C. J. Apanavicius, L. B. Schook, and K. S. Swanson.  2010.  Gene expression profiles of colonic mucosa in healthy young adult and senior dogs.  PLoS One 5:e12882. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0012882.
• Knapp, B. K., C. M. Parsons, L. L. Bauer, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2010.  Soluble fiber dextrins and pullulans vary in extent of hydrolytic digestion in vitro and in energy value and attenuate glycemic and insulinemic responses in dogs.  J. Agric. Food Chem. 58:11355-11363.
• Lubbs, D. C., B. M. Vester Boler, T. K. Ridge, J. K. Spears, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2010.  Dietary macronutrients and feeding frequency affect fasting and postprandial concentrations of hormones involved in appetite regulation in adult dogs.  J. Anim. Sci. 88:3945-3953.
• McMichael, M. A., S. A. Smith, A. Galligan, K. S. Swanson, and T. M. Fan.  2010.  Effect of leukoreduction on transfusion-induced inflammation in dogs.  J. Vet. Intern. Med. 24:1131-1137.
• Middelbos, I. S., B. M. Vester Boler, A. Qu, B. A. White, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2010.  Phylogenetic characterization of fecal microbial communities of dogs fed diets with or without supplemental dietary fiber using 454 pyrosequencing.  PLoS One 5:e9768. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0009768.
• Vester, B. M., A. N. Beloshapka, I. S. Middelbos, S. L. Burke, C. L. Dikeman, L. G. Simmons, and K. S. Swanson.  2010.  Evaluation of nutrient digestibility and fecal characteristics of exotic felids fed horse- or beef-based diets: Use of the domestic cat as a model for exotic felids.  Zoo Biol. 29:432-448.
• Vester, B. M., S. L. Burke, K. J. Liu, C. L. Dikeman, L. G. Simmons, and K. S. Swanson.  2010.  Influence of feeding raw or extruded feline diets on nutrient digestibility and nitrogen metabolism of African wildcats (Felis lybica).  Zoo Biol. 29:676-686.

2009

• Barry, K. A., D. C. Hernot, I. S. Middelbos, C. Francis, B. Dunsford, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2009.  Low-level fructan supplementation of dogs enhances nutrient digestion and modifies stool metabolite concentrations, but does not alter fecal microbiota populations.  J. Anim. Sci. 87:3244-3252.
• Belsito, K. R., B. M. Vester, T. Keel, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2009.  Impact of ovariohysterectomy and food intake on body composition, physical activity, and adipose gene expression in cats.  J. Anim. Sci. 87:594-602.
• Hernot, D. C., T. W. Boileau, L. L. Bauer, I. S. Middelbos, M. R. Murphy, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2009.  In vitro fermentation profiles, gas production rates, and microbiota modulation as affected by certain fructans, galactooligosaccharides, and polydextrose.  J. Agric. Food Chem. 57:1354-1361.
• Lubbs, D. C., B. M. Vester, N. D. Fastinger, and K. S. Swanson. 2009.  Dietary protein concentration affects intestinal microbiota of adult cats: a study using DGGE and qPCR to evaluate differences in microbial populations in the feline gastrointestinal tract.  J. Anim. Phys. Anim. Nutr. 93:113-121.
• Middelbos, I. S., B. M. Vester, L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, L. B. Schook, and K. S. Swanson.  2009.  Age and diet affect gene expression profile in canine skeletal muscle.  PLoS One 4:e4481. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0004481.
• Swanson, K. S., B. M. Vester, C. J. Apanavicius, N. A. Kirby, and L. B. Schook. 2009.  Implications of age and diet on canine cerebral cortex gene transcription.  Neurobiol. Aging 30:1314-1326.
• Swanson, K. S., K. R. Belsito, B. M. Vester, and L. B. Schook.  2009.  Adipose tissue gene expression profiles of healthy young adult and geriatric dogs.  Arch. Anim. Nutr. 63:160-171.
• Vester Boler, B. M., D. C. Hernot, T. W. Boileau, L. L. Bauer, I. S. Middelbos, M. R. Murphy, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2009.  Carbohydrates blended with polydextrose lower gas production and short-chain fatty acid production in an in vitro system.  Nutr. Res. 29:631-639. 
• Vester, B. M., B. L. Dalsing, I. S. Middelbos, C. J. Apanavicius, D. C. Lubbs, and K. S. Swanson.  2009. Faecal microbial populations of growing kittens fed high- or moderate-protein diets.  Arch. Anim. Nutr. 63:254-265. 
• Vester, B. M., K. J. Liu, T. L. Keel, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2009.  In utero and postnatal exposure to a high-protein or high-carbohydrate diet leads to differences in adipose tissue mRNA expression and blood metabolites in kittens.  Brit. J. Nutr. 102:1136-1144.
• Vester, B. M., S. M. Sutter, T. L. Keel, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson.  2009. Ovariohysterectomy alters body composition and adipose and skeletal muscle gene expression in cats fed a high-protein or moderate-protein diet.  Animal 3:1287-1298.
• Zinn, K. E., D. C. Hernot, N. D. Fastinger,  L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, P. J. Bechtel, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2009.  Fish protein substrates can substitute effectively for poultry by-product meal when incorporated in high-quality senior dog diets.  J. Anim. Phys. Anim. Nutr. 93:447-455.

2008

• Fahey, G. C., Jr., K. A. Barry, and K. S. Swanson.  2008.  Age-related changes in nutrient utilization by companion animals.  Annu. Rev. Nutr. 28:425-445.
• Fastinger, N. D., L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, J. K. Spears, K. S. Swanson, K. E. Zinn, G. M. Nava, K. Ohkuma, S. Kanahori, D. T. Gordon, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2008.  A novel resistant maltodextrin alters gastrointestinal tolerance factors, fecal characteristics, and fecal microbiota in healthy adult humans.  J. Amer. Coll. Nutr. 27:356-366.
• Hernot, D. C., T. W. Boileau, L. L. Bauer, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2008.  In vitro digestion characteristics of unprocessed and processed whole grains and their components.  J. Agric. Food Chem. 56:10721-10726.
• Knapp, B. K., C. M. Parsons, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2008.  Physiological responses to novel carbohydrates as assessed using canine and avian models J. Agric. Food Chem. 56:7999-8006.
• Respondek, F., K. S. Swanson, K. R. Belsito, B. M. Vester, A. Wagner, L. Istasse, and M. Diez.  2008.  Short-chain fructooligosaccharides influence insulin sensitivity and gene expression of fat tissue in obese dogs.  J. Nutr. 138:1712-1718.
• Swanson, K. S.  2008. Using genomic biology to study liver metabolism.  J. Anim. Phys. Anim. Nutr.  92:246-252.   
• Vester, B. M., S. L. Burke, C. L. Dikeman, L. G. Simmons, and K. S. Swanson.  2008. Nutrient digestibility and fecal characteristics are different among captive exotic felids fed a beef-based raw diet.  Zoo Biol. 27:126-136.

2007

• Apanavicius, C. J., K. L. Powell, B. M. Vester, L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, L. L. Pope, N. D. Fastinger, M. A. Wallig, K. A. Tappenden, and K. S. Swanson.  2007.  Fructan supplementation and infection affect food intake, fever, and epithelial sloughing from salmonella challenge in weanling puppies. J. Nutr. 137:1923-1930.
• Swanson, K. S.  2007.  Using molecular techniques to study canine and feline gut microbial ecology.  Comp. Contin. Educ. Pract. Vet. 29(Suppl. 2A):34-36.
• Vester, B. M., L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, D. J. Tomlinson, K. S. Swanson, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2007.  Indicators of zinc status of weanling puppies are affected by zinc dietary concentration.  Prof. Anim. Sci. 23:448-453.

2006

• Swanson, K. S.  2006.  Nutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in dogs.  J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 228:1513-1520.
• Swanson, K. S.  2006.  Using genomic biology to study canine aging.  Comp. Contin. Educ. Pract. Vet. 28(Suppl. 4A):27-32.  
• Swanson, K. S., and L. B. Schook.  2006.  Canine nutritional model: Influence of age, diet, and genetics on health and well-being.  Curr. Nutr. Food Sci.  2:115-126. 

2005

• Hauck, A. L., K. S. Swanson, P. J. A. Kenis, D. E. Leckband, H. R. Gaskins, and L. B. Schook.  2005.  Twists and turns in the development and maintenance of the mammalian small intestine epithelium.  Birth Def. Res. (Part C).  75:58-71.
• Kuzmuk, K. N., K. S. Swanson, K. A. Tappenden, L. B. Schook, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2005.  Diet and age affect intestinal morphology and large bowel fermentative end-product concentrations in senior and young adult dogs.  J. Nutr. 135:1940-1945.

2004

• Rogatcheva, M. M., L. A. Rund, K. S. Swanson, B. M. Marron, J. E. Beever, C. M. Counter, and L. B. Schook.  2004.  Creating porcine biomedical models through recombineering.  Comp. Funct. Genom. 5:262-267.
• Swanson, K. S., and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2004.  An assessment of prebiotic use in companion animal diets.  Comp. Contin. Educ. Pract. Vet. 26 (Suppl.2A):34-42.
• Swanson, K. S., K. N. Kuzmuk, L. B. Schook, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2004.  Diet affects nutrient digestibility, hematology, and serum chemistry of senior and weanling dogs. J. Anim. Sci. 82:1713-1724.
• Swanson, K. S., M. J. Mazur, K. Vashisht, L. A. Rund, J. E. Beever, C. M. Counter, and L. B. Schook. 2004.  Genomics and clinical medicine: Rationale for creating and effectively evaluating animal models.  Exp. Biol. Med. 229:866-875.

2003

• Kendall, P. E., T. L. Auchtung, K. S. Swanson, M. L. Bode, M. C. Lucy, J. K. Drackley, and G. E. Dahl.  2003.  The effect of photoperiod on hepatic growth hormone receptor (GHR) expression in steer calves.  J. Anim. Sci. 81:1440-1446.
• Swanson, K. S., L. B. Schook, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2003.  Nutritional genomics: Implications for companion animals. J. Nutr. 133:3033-3040.

2002

• Swanson, K. S., C. M. Grieshop, E. A. Flickinger, H.-P. Healy, K. A. Dawson, N. R. Merchen, and G. C. Fahey, Jr. 2002.  Effects of supplemental fructooligosaccharides plus mannanoligosaccharides on immune function and ileal and fecal microbial populations in adult dogs.  Arch. Anim. Nutr. 56:309-318.
• Swanson, K. S., C. M. Grieshop, E. A. Flickinger, L. L. Bauer, B. W. Wolf, J. Chow, K. A. Garleb, J. A. Williams, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2002.  Fructooligosaccharides and Lactobacillus acidophilus modify bowel function and protein catabolites excreted by healthy humans.  J. Nutr. 132:3042-3050.
• Swanson, K. S., C. M. Grieshop, E. A. Flickinger, L. L. Bauer, H.-P. Healy, K. A. Dawson, N. R. Merchen, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2002.  Supplemental fructooligosaccharides and mannanoligosaccharides influence immune function, ileal and total tract nutrient digestibilities, microbial populations and concentrations of protein catabolites in the large bowel of dogs.  J. Nutr. 132:980-989.
• Swanson, K. S., C. M. Grieshop, E. A. Flickinger, L. L. Bauer, J. Chow, B. W. Wolf, K. A. Garleb, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2002.  Fructooligosaccharides and Lactobacillus acidophilus modify gut microbial populations, total tract nutrient digestibilities, and fecal protein catabolite concentrations in healthy adult dogs.  J. Nutr. 132:3721-3731.
• Swanson, K. S., C. M. Grieshop, E. A. Flickinger, N. R. Merchen, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2002.  Effects of supplemental fructooligosaccharides and mannanoligosaccharides on colonic microbial populations, immune function, and fecal odor components in the canine.  J. Nutr. 132:1717S-1719S.

2001

• Swanson, K. S., C. M. Grieshop, G. M. Clapper, R. G. Shields, Jr., T. Belay, N. R. Merchen, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.  2001.  Fruit and vegetable fiber fermentation by gut microflora from canines.  J. Anim. Sci.  79:919-926.

2000

• Swanson, K. S., N. R. Merchen, J. W. Erdman, Jr., J. K. Drackley, F. Orias, D. E. Morin, and M.-F. Haddad.  2000.  Influence of dietary vitamin A content on serum and liver vitamin A concentrations and health in preruminant Holstein calves fed milk replacer.  J. Dairy Sci. 83:2027-2036.
• Swanson, K. S., N. R. Merchen, J. W. Erdman, Jr., J. K. Drackley, F. Orias, G. N. Douglas, and J. C. Huhn.  2000.  Technical Note: A technique for multiple liver biopsies in neonatal calves.  J. Anim. Sci.  78:2459-2463.

1999

• Lee, C. M., A. C. Boileau, T. W. M. Boileau, A. W. Williams, K. S. Swanson, K. A. Heintz, and J. W. Erdman, Jr. 1999. Review of animal models in carotenoid research.  J. Nutr.  129: 2271-2277.