Edwin S. Luis

Dr. Edwin S. Luis is a retired professor in Animal Nutrition of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He obtained his BS and MS degrees from UPLB and his PhD degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in USA. He taught courses in animal nutrition and poultry production for forty years. He has published many articles in scientific journals about poultry nutrition, production, and management. He is also a recipient of the PSAS Outstanding Teacher in Animal Science Award.

Sex: Male

Education:

University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Nutrition, 1980
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Master of Science

Field of Specialization:

Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Poultry Nutrition

Researches:

Aklilu, M., Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., & Revilleza, M.J.R., (2004) Microbial Acid Protease Supplementation of Reduced-Crude Protein Corn-Soybean-Based Diets for Broiler Chickens
Philipine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 41, No. 2

Britanico, E.B., Merca, F.E., Angeles, A.A., Acda, S.P., & Luis, E.S., (2012) Effects of Supplementing Diets with Amino Acid Chelates of Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Iron on the Performance of Broilers
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 38, No. 1

Reyes, F.C.C., Cardona, J.K.M., Angeles, E.P., Regaspi, A.F.S., Luis, E.S., Magpantay, V.A., & Baoy, H.T., (2015) Eubiotic Lignocellulose Supplementation in Sows Reduced Dry Period and Preweaning Mortality of Piglets
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 41, No. 2

Presa, J.D., Valle-Paraso, M.G.R., Luis, E.S., & Anunciado, R.V.P., (2004) Reproductive Effects of Gulipas (Sida cordifolia) on Immature Female Sprague-Dawley Rats
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 41, No. 1

Batungbacal, M.R., Luis, E.S., Centeno, J.R., & Carandang, N.F., (2005) Production Performance of Class A and B Broiler Chicks Fed Diets Supplemented with Flavophospholipol
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 42, No. 1

Obsioma, V.P., Roxas, N.P., Batungbacal, M.R., Luis, E.S., Dizon, E.I., & Mabesa, R.C., (2006) Comparison of Competitive Exclusion Culture, Inulin and Flavophospholipol Treatments in Controlling Salmonella Colonization in Broilers
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 43, No. 1

Olarve, J.P., Luis, E.S., & Mangabat, C.G., (2007) The Effect of Different Levels of an Acidifier in the Diet on the Performance of Broilers
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 44, No. 1

Arboleda, F.C., Mateo, C.D., Luis, E.S., & Guerrero, R.D., (2002) Enzyme Supplementation of Soybean Meal in Milkfish Diet
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 28, No. 1

Amanda, D.C., Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., & Merca, F.E., (2002) Different Cereal Grains as Energy Sources for Broiler Diets
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 28, No. 2

Perez, D.A., Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., & Merca, F.E., (2003) Bioavailability of Calcium from Marble Dust Relative to Limestone in Broiler Diets
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 29, No. 2

Romjali, E., Lambio, A.L., Luis, E.S., Roxas, N.P., & Barrion, A.R., (2004) Plumage Pattern and Feeding Regime Interactions on Laying Performance of Philippine Mallard Ducks (Anas Platyrhynchos Linn.)
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 30, No. 1

De Vera, M.M., Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., Merca, F.E., & Espino, T.M., (2005) Cellulase Supplementation of Corn (Zea Mays L.)-Soybean (Glycine Max L.) Meal-Based Diets For Starting, Growing And Finishing Pigs (Sus Scrota L.)
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 31, No. 2

Obsiomat, V.P., Roxas, N.P., Batungbacal, M.R., Luis, E.S., Dizon, E.I., & Mabesa, R.C., (2005) Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Competitive Exclusion Culture for Broiler Chicks
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 31, No. 11

Adiova, C.B., Acda, S.P., Agbisit, E.M., Jr., Merca, F.E., & Luis, E.S., (2014) β-Galactomannase Supplementation Improves Protein Digestibility and Growth Performance in Growing Pigs Fed Diets Containing High Levels of Copra meal
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 40, No. 1

Obiosoma, V.P., Roxas, N.P., Batungbacal, M.R., Luis, E.S., Dizon, E.I., & Sedano, S.A., (2005) Development of a Competitive Exclusion Culture from Local Strains of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 31, No. 1

Batungbacal, M.R., Luis, E.S., Centeno, J.R., & Carandang, N.F., (2005) Effect of Lighting Regime and Handling Frequency on the Performance and Immune Response of Broiler Chickens
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 31, No. 1

Magpantay, V.A., Oliveros, M.C.R., Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., & Carandang, N.F., (2007) Performance of Broilers Fed Diets Dosed With Pirimiphos-Methyl
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 33, No. 2

Obsiomat, V.P., Roxas, N.P., Batungbacal, M.R., Luis, E.S., Dizon, E.I., & Mabesa, R.C., (2007) Sensory Characteristics and Dressing Yield of Broilers Given Lactic Acid Bacteria, Lactose, Inulin and Flavophospholipol
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 33, No. 2

Billena, M.S., Luis, E.S., Roxas, N.P., Capitan, S.S., & Flavier, M.E., (2008) In Vitro Characterization of Xylanase for Broiler Chickens
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 34, No. 1

Billena, M.S., Luis, E.S., Roxas, N.P., Capitan, S.S., & Flavier, M.E., (2008) Supplementation of Wheat-Based Broiler Chicken Diets with Different Xylanase Preparations at Different Levels of Enzyme Activity
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 34, No. 2

Ponce, T.P.S., Magpantay, V.A., & Luis, E.S., (2010) Growth Performance of Broilers Fed Micro-Pellet Booster Diet on the First Seven Days of Brooding
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 36, No. 2

Dagaas, C.T., Patriarca, S.M.Q., Luis, E.S., de Castro, N.L., & Lalican, N.M., (2010) Egg Quality and Production Performance of Old Layers (51-66 Weeks) Fed Diets with Varying Levels of Calcium Supplements
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 36, No. 2

Rodelas, A.P.M., Magpantay, V.A., & Luis, E.S., (2011) Efficacy of Biocholine Alone or In Combination with Herbal Vitamins C and E on the Growth Performance of Broilers
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 37, No. 1

Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., & Lavega, C.P., (2011) Effect of Dietary Butyric Acid Supplementation on the Laying Performance of Chickens
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 37, No. 1

Angeles, E.P., Acda, S.P., Roxas, N.P., Angeles, A.A., Luis, E.S., & Merca, F.E., (2011) Naturally-Occurring Plant Extracts as Performance Enhancer in Broilers
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 37, No. 2

de Castro, R.O., Luis, E.S., Batungbacal, M.R., Acda, S.P., & Merca, F.E., (2011) Effect of Supplementing High Aflatoxin Diets with Toxin Binder or Herbal Liver Conditioner Alone or in Combination on the Performance of Broilers
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 37, No. 2

Dagaas, C.T., Bautista, H.N.F., & Luis, E.S., (2015) Performance and Egg Quality of Babcock Layer Chicken Fed Coconut Oil and Soya Lecithin oil in the Ration
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 41, No. 1

Gragasin, R.J.T., Dagaas, C.T., & Luis, E.S., (2014) Performance of Layers Fed with Dietary Herbal Methionine and DL-Methionine Supplemented Diets
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 40, No. 2

Awards:

Outstanding Scientific Paper Award, 26^th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2004 October 20-23
Agri-Specialist Outstanding Animal Nutritionist Award, , 2004 October 20-23
Best Paper Award in Products and By-Products Processing and Utilization Category, , 2004 October 20-23