WATCH: Yan Huang – Better Nutrition, Better Protein | Behind the Discovery
By Paden Johnson – Apr. 28, 2023
Yan Huang has always been curious about animal development. Ever since he was a kid, he’s had a love and passion for animals. He wants to shed light on the complex interplay between maternal nutrition, muscle growth and the long-term health of offspring.
Yan Huang is an assistant professor of animal science for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. He also teaches the next generation of scientists through Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
He aims to increase meat production from livestock animals so that more people can access high-quality protein.
Meet the Researcher
Yan Huang
Associate Professor
yxh010@uark.edu
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
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