Dakota R. Discepolo

Education

Bachelor of Science- Animal Science, May 2019.

Master of Science- Animal Science, May 2021.

Doctoral Degree in Agriculture, focus in Animal Science, May 2024.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition,

Carbondale, IL.

Scientific Publications

D.Discepolo, N.Richards, E.Best, M.Cablk, E.Perry 2024. The Working Dog: A Canine Multi-Tool

that Assists in Rescue, Disease, and Conservation Initiatives. Chapter in Promoting Human-Animal

Interaction in the Global Context of Climate Change and Disasters. In press.

C.Crowell, J. Francis, D.Discepolo, E.Perry. 2024. Influence of oil based palatants on eating

behavior in equine weanlings. In preparation.

D.Discepolo, A.Watkins, E.Perry. 2024. Compositional response and recovery of the canine

dermal microbiota following a single antimicrobial bath. Front Vet Sci. In preparation.

D.Discepolo, A.Watkins, E.Perry. 2024. Canine barrier measures in following a single

antimicrobial bath and associations with dermal microbiota composition. Front Vet Sci. In

preparation.

D.Discepolo, K.Bender, C.Crowell, E.Perry. 2024. Regrowth of canine dermal microbiota

following a single antimicrobial bath. Front Vet Scie. In preparation

J. Bailey, D.Discepolo, E.Perry. 2024. An Investigation of Force Potential Against the Canine

Neck Associated with Collar Use. J Vet Behav. In press.

C.Crowell, J.Francis, D.Discepolo, E.Perry. 2024. Influence of common palatants on flavor and

olfactory in equine preferences in mare and foal pairings. J Equine Vet Sci. In review.

D.Discepolo, L.Gaare, E.Perry. 2024. Fluctuations in dermal barrier parameters in horses

throughout day and anatomical location. J Equine Vet Sci. 140:105140.

E. Aviles-Rosa , J. Schultz, M. Maughan, J. Gadberry, D. DiPasquale, B. Farr, A. Henderson , E.

Best , D. Discepolo, P Buckley, E. Perry, D Zoran, N. Hall . 2024. A canine model to evaluate the

effect of exercise intensity and duration on olfactory detection limits: the running nose. Front

Allergy. Vol 5.

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Handlos G., D.Discepelo, G.Apgar, C. Crowell, and E. Perry. 2023. Efficacy of Electrolyte

Chews in Horses. Journal of Animal Science. Volume 101 (Supplement 3), Page 365

E. Perry, D. Discepolo, S. Liang, M. Scott., K. Williamson, K. Bender, 2023. Biocidal effects of

a wipe-down procedure using common veterinary cleansers on microbial burden within working

canine exterior coats. Front Vet Sci 10.

D.Discepolo, E.Perry, A.Watkins, R.Kelley, 2023. Impacts to canine dermal microbiota

associated with repeated bathing. Front Vet Sci 10.

C. Crowell, Handlos, G., Perry, E. and Discepolo, D., 2023. Impact of Aromatic Palatants on

Equine Feeding Preferences. Journal of Animal Science

D.Discepolo, R. Kelley, S. Liang, E. Jenkins, E. Perry. 2023. Assessment of the barrier function

of canine skin after repeated decontamination. J Vet Behav.

D.Discepolo, S. Liang, E. Jenkins, E. Perry. 2022. A Comparison of Canine Decontamination

Cleansers: Implications for Water Use, Dermal pH, and Contaminant Reduction. J. Vet. Behav.

E. Perry, D. Discepolo, S. Liang, E. Jenkins. 2020. Efficacy of a field wipe-down procedure

utilizing common antiseptic cleansers on reducing the burden of a simulated aerosolized

contaminant on working canine coats. Front in Vet Sci.

E. Perry, D. Discepolo, E. Jenkins, R. Kelly, K. Kelsey and S. Liang. 2020. An assessment of

anatomical locations of simulated contaminant exposure from standing liquid hazards by

working dogs during a simulated search scenario. J Vet Behav.

E. Perry, E. Powell, D.Discepolo, J. Francis and S. Liang. 2020. An Assessment of

Decontamination Strategies for Materials Commonly Used in Canine Equipment. J Spec Oper

Med.

E. Venable, D. Discepolo, E. Powell, and S. Y. Liang. 2017. An evaluation of current working

canine decontamination procedures and methods for improvement. J Ve. Behav. Clin Appl Res.

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