Dr Bec Forder
Senior Lecturer
School of Animal and Veterinary Science
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Rebecca Forder is currently a Senior Lecturer the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (SAVS), teaching anatomy, physiology and poultry production.Dr Forder is nationally recognized for her research outputs in poultry nutrition, physiology and production. Dr Forder has a strong research interest in nutritional manipulation of the intestinal mucosal environment, including microbial colonisation, intestinal cellular morphology, physiology, and innate immunity, with key expertise in molecular, immunohistochemical and biochemical analyses. Dr Forder’s interests have expanded into the area of developmental programming and how the maternal environment influences gastrointestinal development and microbial colonisation of their progeny
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Forder, R. E., Willson, N. L., Angove, J. A., McWhorter, T. J., McQueen, M. A., & Cadogan, D. J. (2024). Dietary inclusion of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite improved reproductive performance but did not affect intestinal permeability in two chicken meat breeder lines. Poultry Science, 103(5), 9 pages.
2024 Firman, C. B., Forder, R. E. A., Inhuber, V., Cadogan, D. J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2024). Short Communication: The effect of in ovo creatine monohydrate on early pen use activity in chicks. Animal, 18(6), 5 pages.
2023 Firman, C. A. B., Inhuber, V., Cadogan, D. J., Van Wettere, W. H. E. J., & Forder, R. E. A. (2023). Effect of in ovo creatine monohydrate on hatchability, post-hatch performance, breast muscle yield and fiber size in chicks from young breeder flocks. Poultry Science, 102(3), 12 pages.
Scopus2 Europe PMC12023 Firman, C. -A. B., Inhuber, V., Cadogan, D. J., Van Wettere, W. H. E. J., & Forder, R. E. A. (2023). Corrigendum to "Effect of in ovo creatine monohydrate on hatchability, posthatch performance, breast muscle yield, and fiber size in chicks from young breeder flocks" [Poult. Sci. 102 (3) (2023) 102447].. Poult Sci, 102(7), 102778.
2023 Angove, J., Willson, N. -L., Barekatain, R., Rosenzweig, D., & Forder, R. (2023). In ovo corticosterone exposure does not influence yolk steroid hormone relative abundance or skeletal muscle development in the embryonic chicken. Poultry Science, 102(7), 102735-1-102735-14.
2022 Willson, N. -L., Hughes, R. J., Hynd, P. I., & Forder, R. E. A. (2022). Layers, broiler chickens and their F1 cross develop distinctly different caecal microbial communities when hatched and reared together.. Journal of applied microbiology, 133(2), 448-457.
Scopus1 Europe PMC22020 Angove, J. L., & Forder, R. (2020). The avian maternal environment: exploring the physiological mechanisms driving progeny performance.. The Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 76(1), 100-118.
Scopus6 WoS52020 Angove, J. L., Willson, N. -L., Cadogan, D., & Forder, R. (2020). In ovo corticosterone administration alters body composition irrespective of arginine supplementation in 35-day-old female chicken meat birds. Animal Production Science, 61(1), 8-16.
Scopus2 WoS22019 Pandi, J., Glatz, P., Forder, R., & Chousalkar, K. (2019). Effects of different Papua New Guinea sweetpotato varieties on performance and level of enteric pathogens in chickens. Animals, 9(4), 188-1-188-15.
2018 Gilani, S., Howarth, G., Tran, C., Barekatain, R., Kitessa, S., Forder, R., & Hughes, R. (2018). Reduced fasting periods increase intestinal permeability in chickens. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 102(1), 486-492.
Scopus26 WoS21 Europe PMC152018 Pandi, J., Glatz, P., Forder, R., Komolong, B., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). Evaluation of the effects of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) in broiler diets. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 102(1), e216-e224.
Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC22018 Kruk, Z., Bottema, M., Reyes-Veliz, L., Forder, R., Pitchford, W., & Bottema, C. (2018). Vitamin A and marbling attributes: intramuscular fat hyperplasia effects in cattle. Meat Science, 137, 139-146.
Scopus32 WoS25 Europe PMC122018 Stone, D., Bellgrove, E., Forder, R., Howarth, G., & Bansemer, M. (2018). Inducing subacute enteritis in Yellowtail Kingfish Seriola lalandi: the effect of dietary inclusion of soybean meal and grape seed extract on hindgut morphology and inflammation. North American Journal of Aquaculture, 80(1), 59-68.
Scopus21 WoS172018 Forder, R. (2018). Transcriptional analysis of liver from chickens with fast (meat bird), moderate (F1 layer x meat bird cross) and low (layer bird) growth potential. BMC Genomics, 19(1), 1-12.
Scopus19 WoS18 Europe PMC142018 Gilani, S., Howarth, G., Tran, C., Kitessa, S., Forder, R., Barekatain, R., & Hughes, R. (2018). Effects of delayed feeding, sodium butyrate and glutamine on intestinal permeability in newly-hatched broiler chickens. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 46(1), 973-976.
Scopus10 WoS62018 Bowling, M., Forder, R., Hughes, R. J., Weaver, S., & Hynd, P. I. (2018). Effect of restricted feed intake in broiler breeder hens on their stress levels and the growth and immunology of their offspring. Translational Animal Science, 2(3), 263-271.
Scopus20 WoS17 Europe PMC102018 Willson, N., Nattrass, G., Hughes, R., Moore, R., Stanley, D., Hynd, P., & Forder, R. (2018). Correlations between intestinal innate immune genes and cecal microbiota highlight potential for probiotic development for immune modulation in poultry. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 102(21), 9317-9329.
Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC82017 Willson, N., Forder, R., Tearle, R., Nattrass, G., Hughes, R., & Hynd, P. (2017). Evaluation of fatty acid metabolism and innate immunity interactions between commercial broiler, F1 layer × broiler cross and commercial layer strains selected for different growth potentials. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 8(1), 70-1-70-11.
Scopus8 WoS8 Europe PMC72017 Gilani, S., Howarth, G., Nattrass, G., Kitessa, S., Barekatain, R., Forder, R., . . . Hughes, R. (2017). Gene expression and morphological changes in the intestinal mucosa associated with increased permeability induced by short-term fasting in chickens.. Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, 102(2), 1-9.
Scopus42 WoS32 Europe PMC282017 Gilani, S., Howarth, G., Kitessa, S., Tran, C., Forder, R., & Hughes, R. (2017). Intestinal permeability induced by lipopolysaccharide and measured by lactulose, rhamnose and mannitol sugars in chickens. Animal, 11(7), 1174-1179.
Scopus20 WoS14 Europe PMC122017 Gilani, S., Howarth, G. S., Kitessa, S. M., Tran, C. D., Forder, R. E., & Hughes, R. J. (2017). New biomarkers for increased intestinal permeability induced by dextran sodium sulphate and fasting in chickens.. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl), 101(5), 1-9.
Scopus38 WoS28 Europe PMC262016 Gilani, S., Howarth, G. S., Kitessa, S. M., Forder, R. E. A., Tran, C. D., & Hughes, R. J. (2016). New biomarkers for intestinal permeability induced by lipopolysaccharide in chickens. Animal Production Science, 56(12), 1984-1997.
Scopus40 WoS322016 Pandi, J., Glatz, P., Forder, R., Ayalew, W., Waramboi, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). The use of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) root as feed ingredient for broiler finisher rations in Papua New Guinea. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 214, 1-11.
Scopus10 WoS5 Europe PMC12016 Van Wettere, W., Willson, N., Pain, S., & Forder, R. (2016). Effect of oral polyamine supplementation pre-weaning on piglet growth and intestinal characteristics. Animal, 10(10), 1655-1659.
Scopus21 WoS16 Europe PMC162015 M'Sadeq, S., Wu, S., Choct, M., Forder, R., & Swick, R. (2015). Use of yeast cell wall extract as a tool to reduce the impact of necrotic enteritis in broilers. Poultry Science, 94(5), 898-905.
Scopus41 WoS40 Europe PMC222015 Bansemer, M. S., Forder, R. E. A., Howarth, G. S., Suitor, G. M., Bowyer, J., & Stone, D. A. J. (2015). The effect of dietary soybean meal and soy protein concentrate on the intestinal mucus layer and development of subacute enteritis in Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola Ialandi) at suboptimal water temperature. Aquaculture Nutrition, 21(3), 300-310.
Scopus42 WoS382014 Kitessa, S., Nattrass, G., Forder, R., McGrice, H., Wu, S. -B., & Hughes, R. (2014). Mucin gene mRNA levels in broilers challenged with Eimeria and/or Clostridium Perfringens. Avian Diseases, 58(3), 408-414.
Scopus29 WoS27 Europe PMC172014 Cheled-Shoval, S., Gamage, N., Amit-Romach, E., Forder, R., Marshal, J., Van Kessel, A., & Uni, Z. (2014). Differences in intestinal mucin dynamics between germ-free and conventionally reared chickens after mannan-oligosaccharide supplementation. Poultry Science, 93(3), 636-644.
Scopus52 WoS33 Europe PMC342012 Forder, R., Nattrass, G., Geier, M., Hughes, R., & Hynd, P. (2012). Quantitative analyses of genes associated with mucin synthesis of broiler chickens with induced necrotic enteritis. Poultry Science, 91(6), 1335-1341.
Scopus96 WoS83 Europe PMC662012 Atkins, H., Geier, M., Prisciandaro, L., Pattanaik, A., Forder, R., Turner, M., & Howarth, G. (2012). Effects of a lactobacillus reuteri BR11 mutant deficient in the cystine-transport system in a rat model of inflammatory bowel disease. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 57(3), 713-719.
Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC112011 Golder, H., Geier, M., Forder, R., Hynd, P., & Hughes, R. (2011). Effects of necrotic enteritis challenge on intestinal micro-architecture and mucin profile. British Poultry Science, 52(4), 500-506.
Scopus36 WoS32 Europe PMC282010 Atkins, H., Geier, M. S., Turner, M., Forder, R. E. A., Pattanaik, A. K., Yazbeck, R., & Howarth, G. S. (2010). A novel mutant probiotic and the effects on colonic inflammation in a rat model of colitis. JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, 25, A17. 2008 Forder, R., Firth, G., Tivey, D., Howarth, G., & Hughes, R. (2008). A small-scale, low-cost isolation system for the incubation and rearing of low bacterial load chicks as a model to study microbial-intestinal interactions. Laboratory Animals, 42(2), 185-192.
Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC12007 Forder, R., Howarth, G., Tivey, D., & Hughes, R. (2007). Bacterial modulation of small intestinal goblet cells and mucin composition during early posthatch development of Poultry. Poultry Science, 86(11), 2396-2403.
Scopus135 WoS123 Europe PMC862006 Forder, R. E. A., Tivey, D. R., & Hughes, R. J. (2006). Changes in ileal mucin production through interactions with intestinal microflora during early post-hatch development of poultry. JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, 21, A265. -
Conference Papers
Year Citation 2011 Forder, R., Nattrass, G., Geier, M., Hughes, R., & Hynd, P. (2011). Quantitative analyses of genes associated with Mucin production and host inflammatory response of broiler chickens with induced necrotic enteritis. In Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 18-21). online: University of Sydney. 2010 Golder, H., Geier, M., Hynd, P., Forder, R., Boulianne, M., & Hughes, R. (2010). Feed additives influence goblet cell distribution and villus-crypt architecture in broilers after necrotic enteritis challenge. In Proceedings of Australian Poultry Science Symposium 2010 (pp. 211-214). Sydney: University of Sydney. 2007 Forder, R., Howarth, G. S., Tivey, D. R., & Hughes, R. J. (2007). Changes in ileal mucin composition through interactions with intestinal microflora during early post-hatch development of poultry. In GASTROENTEROLOGY Vol. 132 (pp. A551). Washington, DC: W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC. -
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I am currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (SAVS). I gained my first academic appointment in 2009 as a Level A Associate Lecturer teaching anatomy and physiology. I coordinate three courses in the school in addition to teaching into Animal Nutrition and Metabolism II & III and Physiology for Veterinary Technology I. I also lecture in poultry production associated with courses such as Animal Handling and Husbandry I, Ag Systems 1B and Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience III which cover a basic overview of chicken meat and egg industries, management, nutrition, genetics, breeding and housing.
I am enthusiastic about the courses I teach and always aim to inspire students and hope they will continue their studies in physiology, anatomy and poultry science with the same enthusiasm.
- Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology IIA (course co-ordinator)
- Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology IIB (course co-ordinator)
- Physiology for Veterinary Technology I
- Animal Nutrition and Metabolism II and III
- Intensive Animal Production Science III (course co-ordinator)
- Animal Handling and Husbandry I (poultry)
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2022 Principal Supervisor Improving chick hatchability and post-hatch performance through maternal dietary supplementation of guanidino compounds Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Corey-Ann Briggette Firman 2020 Co-Supervisor The utilisation of insect based aquafeed substitution in Barramundi, Silver Perch and Murray Cod for optimum nutritional value and flavour Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Adele Jade Barca -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2018 - 2022 Principal Supervisor The avian maternal environment: Its influence on the physiological mechanisms contributing to progeny production efficiency in chicken meat birds Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Joshua Luke Angove 2014 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Biomarkers of Increased Intestinal Permeability in Chickens Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Saad Gilani 2014 - 2019 Co-Supervisor The Sex Dependent Impact of Maternal Feed Restriction Stress and Elevated Cortiocosterone in Ovo on Meat Bird Growth, Development and Hypothalamic Gene Expression Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mandy Ann Bowling 2013 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Role of sweet potato fibre on energy utilisation, gut morphology, and gut microbiota in broilers Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Janet Pandi 2013 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Identification of Biological Factors that can be Consistently Linked to Performance Variation in Modern Commercial Broiler Flocks Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Nicky-Lee Willson 2012 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Naturally-Fermented Milk from Indonesia: A Study of Microbial Diversity and Probiotic Potency for the Potential Treatment of Intestinal Mucositis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yoga Dwi Jatmiko 2012 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Maternal Dietary Environment Modulates Programming Responses in Avian Offspring during Embryonic and Post-Hatch Development Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Sarah Weaver
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