Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loh Tech Chwen
Email: tcloh@putra.upm.edu.my
Tel: +603-8946 6899
Fax: +603-8943 2954
Expertise: Pig Feed, Fat Metabolite and Animal Behavior

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  1. PhD, Animal Nutrition, University of London, 1997.

  2. Bachelor, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1993.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

  1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, UPM, 1993.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  1. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Animal Production, Animal nutrition.

  2. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Biochemistry, Lipids.

RESEARCH

  1. Changes in the gut microflora of layers fed lactic acid bacteria fermented fish product, Coordinator, 2004-2006, Fundamental Research Grant, National.

  2. Utilisation of locally available fermented products as organic feed additive in the diet of broiler, Coordinator, 2005-2007, MOSTI (IRPA), National.

  3. Mechanisms of bile salt deconjugation ability and bile salt hydrolase activity of lactic acid bacteria isolated, Coordinator, 2007-2009, MOHE, National.

  4. Utilisation of locally produced additive in replacement of antimicrobials in the diet of broiler chickens, Coordinator, 2007-2009, MOSTI (eScienceFund), National.

EXPERT CONSULTATION/CONSULTANCY

  1. Feeding of Orgacids on Digestibility of Certain Nutrients in Broiler Chicken, Sunzen Corporation Sdn Bhd, Project Leader, 2007-2007, National.

  2. Feeding of Orgacids and Paylean in Finisher Pigs, Sunzen Corporation Sdn Bhd, Project Leader, 2007-2007, National.

  3. Feeding of Orgacids in Starter, Grower and Finisher Pigs, Sunzen Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Project Leader, 2007-2007, National.

  4. A trial to evaluate the effect of feeding Biostrong 510 (BS510) in the diet of broiler, Delacon Biotechnology, Austria, Project Leader, 2006-2006, International.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

  1. Malaysian Society of Animal Production, Honorary Secretary, 2006-2008.

  2. Malaysian Society of Animal Production, Assistant Secretary, 2004-2006.

  3. Federation Livestock Farming Association of Malaysia, Technical Member, 2000-Present.

EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

  1. Technical Advice, FLFAM, Technical Advisor, 2000-Present, National.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

  1. Excellent Service Award, UPM, 2006, National.

PUBLICATIONS

  1. T.C. Loh, F.L. Law, H. L. Foo, Y.M. Goh, and I. Zulkifli (2007) Study I: Effects of feeding fermented product on laying performance and egg quality in laying hens. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences. (in press), - Journal

  2. I. Zulkifli, Nwe Nwe Htin, A.R. Alimon, T.C. Loh, and M. Hair-Bejo (2007) Effects of source of dietary fat on broiler chickens exposed to transient high temperature stress. Archive für Geflügelkunde (In press), - Journal

  3. Tan, B.K., H. L. Foo, T.C. Loh, A. Norhani and I. Zulkifli (2005) Purification and characterisation of very low density lipoprotein in commercial broiler and crossbred village chickens by fast liquid chromatography. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 12: 1780-1785., - Journal

  4. Wang, Y., J.B. Liang, T.C. Loh and F. Othman. 2005. Phytoremediation of copper and zinc from contaminated soil. Malaysian Journal of Animal Science 10(1) 2005. 55~63., - Journal

  5. Loh, T.C., Y. C. Lee, J. B. Liang and D. Tan (2005) Vermicomposting of cattle and goat manure by Eisenia foetida and their growth and reproduction performance. Bioresource Technology. 69: 111-114., - Journal

  6. T.C. Loh, Y. S. Low and Foo, H. L. (2006) Effects of feeding acidifiers on growth performance, faecal microflora counts, faecal pH and pH of gastrointestinal contents in postweaning pigs. Journal of Veterinary Malaysia. (in press), - Journal

  7. Foo, H.L., T.C. Loh, P.W. Lai, Y, Z. Lim, C.N. Kufli and Gulam Rusul (2003) Effects of adding Lactococus lactis RW18 metabolite in drinking water of rats. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 2:597-601., - Journal

KEYNOTE ADDRESS/INVITED SPEAKER

  1. Loh, T. C. (2006) Substitution of antibiotic with other feed additives in the feed of animals, Livestock Association of Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang, 20 November 2006., Livestock Association of Pulau Pinang, National.

  2. Very low density lipoprotein metabolism in livestock and poultry in relation to fat deposition in animals., Technical Seminar, College of Animal Science & Technology, HZAU, China., 28 November 2006, College of Animal Science & Technology, HZAU, China., International.

  3. Trend of feed additive used in farm. Taiwan. Technical Seminar for local Taiwanese farmers and technical people., Technical Seminar, Taiwan, 24-29 October 2005., Erei Corporation, International.

  4. Piggery management in preventing disease outbreaks. A regional course in swine diseases., Technical Workshop, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM, 7-9 April 2005, FKV, UPM, National.

 

Last Update: Wednesday, June 27, 2007