Dr. Eric R. Benson

Professor
University of Delaware, Delaware

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA

My URL
https://livedna.org/1.28636

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Technical Engineering
Air Quality
Engineering Sciences

Selected Publications

  1. Benson, E.R., J.A. Weiher, R.L. Alphin, F. Morgan and P.H. Daniel, 2018. Evaluation of two compressed air foam depopulation systems with caged layer hens. Anim., 10.3390/ani8050061.
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  2. Morrisey, S.M., E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin and D.P. Hougentogler, 2017. Compatibility of dimmers and alternative technology lamps for commercial broiler houses. J. Appl. Poult. Res., 26: 548-557.
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  3. Rogers, A.G., E.M. Pritchett, R.L. Alphin, E.M. Brannick and E.R. Benson, 2015. II. Evaluation of the impact of alternative light technology on male broiler chicken stress. Poult. Sci., 94: 331-337.
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  4. Rogers, A.G., E.M. Pritchett, R.L. Alphin, E.M. Brannick and E.R. Benson, 2015. I. Evaluation of the impact of alternative light technology on male broiler chicken growth, feed conversion and allometric characteristics. Poult. Sci., 94: 408-414.
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  5. Pritchett, E.M., A.G. Rogers, M.P. Caputo, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin and A.L. Johnson, 2014. Application of the wireless electroencephalogram to measure stress in White Pekin ducks. Res. Vet. Sci., 97: 162-168.
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  6. Rankin, M.K., R.L. Alphin, E.R. Benson, A.L. Johnson, D.P. Hougentogler and P. Mohankumar, 2013. Comparison of water-based foam and carbon dioxide gas emergency depopulation methods of turkeys. Poult. Sci., 92: 3144-3148.
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  7. Benson, E.R., D.P. Hougentogler, J. McGurk, E. Herrman and R.L. Alphin, 2013. Durability of incandescent, compact fluorescent, and light emitting diode lamps in poultry conditions. Appl. Eng. Agric., 29: 103-111.
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  8. Caputo, M.P., E.R. Benson, E.M. Pritchett, D.P. Hougentogler, P. Jain et al., 2012. Comparison of water-based foam and carbon dioxide gas mass emergency depopulation of White Pekin ducks. Poult. Sci., 91: 3057-3064.
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  9. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo, C.A. Kinney and A.L. Johnson, 2012. Evaluation of EEG based determination of unconsciousness vs. loss of posture in broilers. Res. Vet. Sci., 93: 960-964.
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  10. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin, M.P. Caputo and A.L. Johnson, 2012. Electroencephalogram-based methodology for determining unconsciousness during depopulation. Avian Dis., 56: 884-890.
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  11. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.K. Rankin and M.P. Caputo, 2012. Mass emergency water-based foam depopulation of poultry. Avian Dis., 56: 891-896.
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  12. Alphin, R.L., M.K. Rankin, K.J. Johnson and E.R. Benson, 2010. Comparison of Water-Based Foam and Inert-Gas Mass Emergency Depopulation Methods. Avian Dis., 54: 757-762.
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  13. Alphin, R.L., C. Ciaverelli, D.P. Hougentogler, K.J. Johnson, M.K. Rankin and E.R. Benson, 2010. Postoutbreak disinfection of mobile equipment. Avian Dis., 54: 772-776.
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  14. Dawson, M.D., K.J. Johnson, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin and G.W. Malone, 2009. Determining cessation of brain activity during depopulation or euthanasia of broilers using accelerometers. J. Appl. Poult. Res., 18: 135-142.
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  15. Benson, E.R., R.L. Alphin, M.D. Dawson and G.W. Malone, 2009. Use of water-based foam to depopulate ducks and other species. Poult. Sci., 88: 904-910.
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  16. Alphin, R.L., K.J. Johnson, B.S. Ladman and E.R. Benson, 2009. Inactivation of avian influenza virus using four common chemicals and one detergent. Poult. Sci., 88: 1181-1185.
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  17. Lombardi, M.E., B.S. Ladman, R.L. Alphin and E.R. Benson, 2008. Inactivation of avian influenza virus using common detergents and chemicals. Avian Dis., 52: 118-123.
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  18. E.R., Benson, G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, K. Johnson and E. Staicu, 2008. Application of in-house mortality composting on viral inactivity of newcastle disease virus. Poult. Sci., 87: 627-635.
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  19. Dawson, M.D., M.E. Lombardi, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin and G.W. Malone, 2007. Validation of the use of accelerometers in the determination of post-mortem muscular cessation in euthanized and depopulated poultry. J. Appl. Poult. Res., 16: 583-591.

  20. Benson, E., G.W. Malone, R.L. Alphin, M.D. Dawson, C.R. Pope and G.L.V. Wicklen, 2007. Foam-based mass emergency depopulation of floor-reared meat-type poultry operations. Poult. Sci., 86: 219-224.
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  21. Dawson, M.D., P.L. Reyes, E.R. Benson, R.L. Alphin, G.W. Malone, G.L.W. Van and I. Estevez, 2006. Evaluation of foam based humane mass euthanasia methodology for floor-reared meat-type poultry operations. Appl. Eng. Agric., 22: 784-797.

  22. Benson, E.R., C. Krawczyk and G.F. Figueiredo, 2006. Evaluation of tablet and laptop computers in field and laboratory settings. Int. J. Eng. Edu., 22: 1189-1196.
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  23. Jaiswal, S., S. Ramasamy, E.R. Benson, J.C. Bernard and G.L.W. Van., 2005. Neural network modelling and sensitivity analysis of a mechanical poultry catching system. Biosyst. Eng., 92: 59-68.
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  24. Ramasamy, S., E.R. Benson and G.L.W. Van, 2004. Efficiency of a commercial mechanical chicken catching system. J. Appl. Poult. Res., 13: 19-28.
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  25. Hao, Y., B. Laxton, E.R. Benson and S.K. Agrawal, 2004. Differential flatness based formation following of a simulated autonomous small grain harvesting system. Tran. Asae, 47: 933-941.
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  26. Benson, E.R., J.L. Glancey, D.L. Davis, A.M. Birmingham, E.A. Buzby et al., 2004. A precision planter for large seeds in small plots. Hort. Technol., 14: 574-576.
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  27. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid and Q. Zhang, 2003. Machine vision-based guidance system for an agricultural harvester using an elevated cab-mounted sensor. Tran. Asae, 46: 1255-1264.
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  28. Benson, E.R., J.F. Reid and Q. Zhang, 2003. Machine vision-based guidance system for agricultural grain harvesters based on cut-edge detection. Biosyst. Eng., 86: 389-398.
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  29. Zhang, Q., D. Wu, J.F. Reid and E.R. Benson, 2002. Model recognition and validation for an off-road vehicle electrohydraulic steering controller. Mechatron, 12: 845-858.
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  30. Benson, E.R., Q. Zhang, J.F. Reid and M. Dickson, 2000. Fuzzy quality evaluation for agricultural applications. SAE Trans. J. Commer. Veh., 109: 377-384.
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  31. Stombaugh, T.S., E.R. Benson and J.W. Hummel, 1998. Guidance control of agricultural vehicles at high field speeds. Tran. ASAE, 42: 537-544.
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  32. Glancey, J.L., S. Knowlton and E.R. Benson, 1998. Development of a High-Oleic Soybean Oil-Based Hydraulic Fluid. SAE Trans. J. Commer. Veh., 107: 266-269.
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