Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Room 227, Animal Science Building
12 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T2N2 Canada
Dr. Chengbo Yang
Education
- PhD (Monogastric Animal Nutrition), University of Guelph, Canada
- MSc (Veterinary Science), Nanjing Agricultural University, China
- BSc (Veterinary Science), Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Teaching
- ANSC 3150 Feeds and Feeding
- ANSC 2520 Anatomy and Physiology II: 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
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
- Gut chemosensing and the regulation of nutrient absorption and barrier function in pigs
- Development of novel feed additives to replace antibiotics and promote pig gut health
- Improving bone health and eggshell quality through maintaining a desired calcium homeostasis in laying hens
- The role of the pig gut microbiome and diet type in determining the efficiency of feed utilization
Publications
Other information
Awards
- 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