Dr. Chengbo Yang

• PhD (Monogastric Animal Nutrition), University of Guelph, Canada
• MSc (Veterinary Science), Nanjing Agricultural University, China
• BSc (Veterinary Science), Nanjing Agricultural University, China

• ANSC 3150 Feeds and Feeding
• ANSC 2520 Anatomy and Physiology II: Nutrient Utilization
• ANSC 2510 Anatomy and Physiology I: Nutrient Utilization
• ANSC 4570/7540 Advanced Applied Animal Nutrition
• ANSC 7140 Animal Science Seminar
• ANSC 7520 T03 Special Topics in Animal Nutrition (Alternatives to Antibiotics)

Research interests

Dr. Yang's research focuses on:

• Roles of gut chemosensing in growth, health and efficiency
• Identification of antibiotic alternatives in monogastric animals
• Nutrient absorption and transporters (amino acids, glucose, and vitamins)
• Identification of bioactive compounds
• Functional feed additive development in monogastric animals

Current research projects

• Structural mechanisms of ligand activation in calcium sensing receptors that regulate nutrient absorption, inflammation, and barrier function in pigs
• Integrated approaches to replace antimicrobials and promote health in weaned piglets
• Reducing the environmental footprint and feed cost and enhancing global competitiveness of Canadian pork production by increased utilization of energy, nutrients and feedstuffs fed to growing-finishing pigs

Publications

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Awards

• 2023 Canadian Society of Animal Science Award for Technical Innovation in Enhancing Production of Safe Affordable Food
• 2019 Merit Award in Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities, University of Manitoba
• 2018 Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Awards for Natural Sciences
• 2018 Canadian Society of Animal Science Young Scientist Award