Bret Tobalske

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University of Montana

United States

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Dr. Bret Tobalske is a Professor at the University of Montana, United States. His research areas encompass avian thermoregulation, muscle architecture in poultry, and the biomechanics of flight in birds. Recent publications highlight his work on various aspects of bird physiology and aerodynamics, including the thermoregulatory role of plumage and the effects of exercise on muscle performance.

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Nienke van Staaveren

Utrecht University

NETHERLANDS

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Haoxiang Luo

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Vanderbilt University

UNITED STATES

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Bo Cheng

Associate Professor

Pennsylvania State University

UNITED STATES

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Tina M. Widowski

University of Guelph

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Emily M. Leishman

University of Guelph

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Hen-durance training—effects of an exercise regimen on laying hen muscle architecture and fracture prevalence

The role of plumage and heat dissipation areas in thermoregulation in doves

A wing-assisted incline running exercise regime during rearing increases initial flight velocity during descent in adult white- and brown-feathered laying hens

Body length determines flow refuging for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) behind wing dams

Air sacs reduce energy costs for soaring birds

Small deviations in kinematics and body form dictate muscle performances in the finely tuned avian downstroke

Small deviations in kinematics and body form dictate muscle performances in the finely tuned avian downstroke

Long wings and small eyes help tropical birds traverse gaps in fragmented forests

Inertial coupling of the hummingbird body in the flight mechanics of an escape manoeuvre

3D printed feathers with embedded aerodynamic sensing

Active wing-pitching mechanism in hummingbird escape maneuvers

Biomechanics of landing in injured and uninjured chickens and the role of meloxicam

Hummingbirds use wing inertial effects to improve manoeuvrability

Reduction of wing area affects estimated stress in the primary flight muscles of chickens

Collaborators (5)

Nienke van Staaveren

Haoxiang Luo

Bo Cheng

Tina M. Widowski

Emily M. Leishman

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