Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Arthington Lab
Led by John Arthington · Animal Sciences
What we study
The Arthington Lab studies beef cattle nutrition and stress responses, focusing on trace minerals like copper and selenium, and their effects on immune function and productivity. Research involves experiments on grazing cattle and stress management.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Farm animals (cattle, horses, poultry)
- Projects
- 2
- Papers
- 3
Current projects
Trace mineral nutrition of grazing beef cattle
Research focuses on ensuring adequate copper and selenium in peri-weaned calves through management systems.
Relationships among production stress and immune competence
Studies how stress from management practices like weaning and transportation affects cattle well-being and productivity.
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Recent papers, explained
- Impact of farm proximity to coal-powered electricity power plants on forage and cattle mineral status in the Transvaal Highveld region of Mpumalanga, South Africa
2026 · South African Journal of Animal Science
Checks if farms near coal plants have lower mineral levels in forages and cattle.
- Effects of maternal winter vs. year-round supplementation of protein and energy on postnatal growth, immune function, and carcass characteristics ofBos indicus-influenced beef offspring
2022 · Journal of Animal Science
Tests whether winter or year-round supplementation affects growth and immune function in beef offspring.
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- Dietary Selenium Across Species
2022 · Annual Review of Nutrition
Reviews selenium's role as an essential nutrient across species and its metabolic impacts.
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How to reach out
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