Gerald B. Havenstein

Educational Background:

  • B.S. (1961) Kansas State University, Agriculture - Poultry Science
  • M.S. (1965) University of Wisconsin, Genetics - Animal Breeding
  • Ph.D. (1966) University of Wisconsin, Genetics - Animal Breeding

Research Interests:

Major interest and expertise includes genetics of growth, development and disease resistance as influenced by environmental factors, as well as nutrient recycling and utilization.


Representative Publications:

  • Edens, F. W., C. R. Parkhurst, G. B. Havenstein, A. E. Sefton 2001. Housing and selenium influences on feathering in broilers. J. Appl. Poultry Res. 10: 128-134.
  • Edens, F. W., C. R. Parkhurst and G. B. Havenstein, 1999. Allzyme phytase reduces phosphorus and nitrogen excretion by caged broilers and by broilers in conventional housing. In Biotechnology in the Feed Industry. Proc Alltech�s 15th Ann. Symp., T. P. Lyons and K. A. Jacques, eds. Nottingham University Press, Loughborough, Leiciestershire, UK, pp. 491-509.
  • Edens, F. W., C. R. Parkhurst and G. B. Havenstein, 1999. The effects of conventional versus cage housing and inorganic versus organic selenium on feathering in broilers. In Biotechnology in the Feed Industry. Proc Alltech�s 15th Ann. Symp., T. P. Lyons and K. A. Jacques, eds. Nottingham University Press, Loughborough, Leiciestershire, UK, pp. 567-577,
  • Havenstein, G. B., J. L. Grimes, P. R. Ferket, C. R. Parkhurst, F. W. Edens, J. Brake, and J. H. van Middelkoop, 1998. Recent experiences with reduced or non-litter systems for growing broilers and turkeys. Proc. Natl. Poultry Waste Mgt. Symp., Springdale, AR , Oct. 19-20, pp. 225-240
  • Qureshi, M. A., P. R. Ferket, and G. B. Havenstein, 1998. Turkey immune system as affected by dietary and environmental factors. In: Proc. Technical turkeys Conf. April 16-17, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, pp. 1-10.
  • Edens, F. W., R. A. Qureshi, C. R. Parkhurst, M. A. Qureshi, G. B. Havenstein, and I. A. Casas, 1997. Characterization of two Escherichia coli strains associated with poult enteritis and mortality syndrome (PEMS). Poultry Science 76:1665-1673.
  • Qureshi, M.A., F. W. Edens, and G. B. Havenstein, 1997. Immune system response to Poult Enteritis and Mortality syndrome. Poultry Science 76:564-569.
  • Havenstein, G. B., and C. M. Williams, 1996. Development of an Animal and Poultry Waste Management Center at North Carolina State University. Proceedings Turkeys Technical Conference, April 18-19, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, pg. 57-69.
  • Havenstein, G. B., T. A. Carter, P. R. Ferket, J. C. Barker and J. P. Zublena, 1995. Poultry-Farm Waste Management and Utilization. In: Waste Management and Utilization in Food Production and Processing. Task force Report # 24, Oct. Council Agricultural Science and Technology, Ames, IA, pg. 24-41.
  • Christensen, V. E., G. B. Havenstein, and G. S. Davis, 1995. Egg characteristics, carbohydrate metabolism and thyroid hormones in late chick embryos from different genetic lines. Poultry Science 74: 551-562.
  • Qureshi, M. A., and G. B. Havenstein, 1994. A comparison of the immune performance of a 1991 commercial broiler with a 1957 randombred strain when fed typical 1957 and 1991 broiler diets. Poultry Science 73: 1805-1812.
  • Brake, J., P. R. Ferket, G. B. Havenstein, D. V. Rives and F. G. Giesbrecht. 1994. Relationship of sex, Strain, and Body Weight with Carcass Yield and Offal Production in Turkeys. Poultry Science 74: 161-168.
  • Havenstein, G.B., P.R. Ferket, S.E. Scheideler, and D.V. Rives, 1994. Carcass composition and yield of 1991 versus 1957 type broilers when fed "typical" 1957 and 1991 broiler diets. Poultry Science 73: 1795-1804.
  • Havenstein, G. B., P.R. Ferket, S.E. Scheideler, and B.T. Larson, 1994. Growth, livability and feed conversion of 1991 versus 1957 type broilers when fed "typical" 1957 and 1991 broiler diets. Poultry Science 73: 1785-1794.
  • Brake, J., G. B. Havenstein, S. E. Scheideler, P. R. Ferket and D. V. Rives, 1993. Relationship of sex, age and body weight to broiler carcass yield and offal production. Poultry Science 72: 1137-1145.
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