Prabhat Khanal
Associate Professor
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
2025
Expanding black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens; Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in the developing world: Use of BSF larvae as a biological tool to recycle various organic biowastes for alternative protein production in Nepal 2025, Biotechnology Reports: Volum 45 Gautam, Bhola; Tiwari, Sundar; Pokhrel, Min Raj; Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Khanal, Prabhat
Dietary inclusions of the brown macroalgae, Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus, favourably modulate fat deposition and the caecal microbiome of obese mice 2025, Food Bioscience: Volum 68 Pandey, Deepak; Doncheva, Atanaska Ivanova; Sapkota, Rumakanta; Jüterbock, Alexander Oliver; Viswanath, Kiron; Dalen, Knut Tomas
Roadmap to sustainably develop the European seaweed industry 2025, npj Ocean Sustainability: Volum 4 Jüterbock, Alexander Oliver; Heemstra, Hin Hoarau; Wigger, Karin Andrea; Duarte, Bernardo; Bruckner, Christian Guido; Chapman, Annelise
2024
The potential of snails as a source of food and feed 2024, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research: Volum 18 Gupta, Akash; Khanal, Prabhat
Moving towards fully circular insect production: A focus on insect-derived biowastes 2024, Science of the Total Environment: Volum 947 Purkayastha, Debasree; Khanal, Prabhat
Effect of different drying methods on the nutritional composition and phenolic compounds of the brown macroalga, Fucus vesiculosus (Fucales, Phaeophyceae) 2024, Journal of Applied Phycology: Volum 36 Dhakal, Sachin; Pandey, Deepak; van der Heide, Marleen Elise; Nørgaard, Jan Værum; Vrhovsek, Urska; Khanal, Prabhat
Application of the brown macroalga Saccharina latissima (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) as a feed ingredient for livestock: A review 2024, Animal Nutrition: Volum 19 s. 153-165 Dhakal, Sachin; Jueterbock, Alexander; Lei, Xingen; Khanal, Prabhat
Temporal dynamics of volatile fatty acids profile, methane production, and prokaryotic community in an in vitro rumen fermentation system fed with maize silage 2024, Frontiers in Microbiology: Volum 15 Dhakal, Rajan; Neves, André Luis Alves; Sapkota, Rumakanta; Khanal, Prabhat; Ellegaard-Jensen, Lea; Winding, Anne
Prokaryote Composition and Structure of Rumen Fluid before and after In Vitro Rumen Fermentation 2024, Fermentation: Volum 10 Dhakal, Rajan; Neves, André Luis Alves; Sapkota, Rumakanta; Khanal, Prabhat; Hansen, Hanne Helene
2023
Improving the nutritional values of yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) larvae as an animal feed ingredient: a review 2023, Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology: Volum 14 Syahrulawal, Linggawastu; Torske, Magnhild Oust; Sapkota, Rumakanta; Næss, Geir; Khanal, Prabhat
One-health approach on the future application of snails: a focus on snail-transmitted parasitic diseases 2023, Parasitology Research: Volum 123 Pathak, Chet Raj; Luitel, Himal; Utaaker, Kjersti Selstad; Khanal, Prabhat
Altered hepatic lipid droplet morphology and lipid metabolism in fasted Plin2-null mice 2023, Journal of Lipid Research: Volum 64 Doncheva, Atanaska Ivanova; Li, Yuchuan; Khanal, Prabhat; Hjorth, Marit; Kolset, Svein Olav; Norheim, Frode Amador
Differential impacts of post-harvest hydrothermal treatments on chemical composition and in vitro digestibility of two brown macroalgae (Fucales, Phaeophyceae), Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus, for animal feed applications 2023, Journal of Applied Phycology: Volum 35 s. 2511-2529 Pandey, Deepak; Næss, Geir; Fonseca, António J.M.; Maia, Margarida R.G.; Cabrita, Ana R.J.; Khanal, Prabhat
Application of ensiled Saccharina latissima and Alaria esculenta as feed: ensilability, digestibility, and bioactivity 2023, Nord universitet: Novoa-Garrido, Margarita; Weisbjerg, Martin Riis; Viswanath, Kiron; Khanal, Prabhat; Yen, Ying
Yellow mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) as an alternative animal feed source: A comprehensive characterization of nutritional values and the larval gut microbiome | Yellow mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) as an alternative animal feed source: A comprehensive characterization of nutritional values and the larval gut microbiome | 2023, Journal of Cleaner Production: Volum 389 Khanal, Prabhat; Pandey, Deepak; Næss, Geir; Cabrita, Ana R J; Fonseca, António J.M.; Maia, Margarida R.G.
Marine macroalgae as an alternative, environment-friendly, and bioactive feeding resource for animals 2023, Nord universitet: Pandey, Deepak; Khanal, Prabhat; Viswanath, Kiron; Novoa-Garrido, Margarita; Næss, Geir
2022
Sustainable Livestock Production in Nepal: A Focus on Animal Nutrition Strategies 2022, Agriculture: Volum 12 Khanal, Prabhat; Dhakal, Rajan; Khanal, Tanka; Pandey, Deepak; Devkota, Naba Raj; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Prospect of potential intrauterine programming impacts associated with COVID-19 2022, Frontiers in Public Health: Volum 10 Khanal, Prabhat; Duttaroy, Asim Kanti
Interspecies and seasonal variations in macroalgae from the Nordic region: Chemical composition and impacts on rumen fermentation and microbiome assembly 2022, Journal of Cleaner Production: Volum 363 Pandey, Deepak; Hansen, Hanne Helene; Dhakal, Rajan; Aryal, Nabin; Rai, Surya Prakash; Sapkota, Rumakanta
2021
Sustainable biowaste recycling using insects Clean Energy and Resources Recovery: Biomass Waste Based Biorefineries, Volume 1 2021, Elsevier: s. 399-420 Adhikari, Pradeep; Aryal, Nabin; Ghimire, Anish; Khanal, Prabhat
Nutritional and anti-methanogenic potentials of macroalgae for ruminants Seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein 2021, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited: s. 195-228 Pandey, Deepak; Mansouryar, Morteza; Novoa-Garrido, Margarita; Næss, Geir; Kiron , Viswanath; Hansen, Hanne Helene
Plin2 deletion increases cholesteryl ester lipid droplet content and disturbs cholesterol balance in adrenal cortex 2021, Journal of Lipid Research: Volum 62 Li, Yuchuan; Khanal, Prabhat; Norheim, Frode; Hjorth, Marit; Bjellaas, Thomas; Drevon, Christian A
2020
Isolated Plin5-deficient cardiomyocytes store less lipid droplets than normal, but without increased sensitivity to hypoxia 2020, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids: Volum 1866 Li, Yuchuan; Torp, May-Kristin; Norheim, Frode; Khanal, Prabhat; Kimmel, Alan R.; Stensløkken, Kåre-Olav
Prenatal over‐ and undernutrition differentially program small intestinal growth, angiogenesis, absorptive capacity, and endocrine function in sheep 2020, Physiological Reports: Volum 8 Khanal, Prabhat; Axel, Anne Marie Dixen; Safayi, Sina; Elbrønd, Vibeke S; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Differential impacts of late gestational over–and undernutrition on adipose tissue traits and associated visceral obesity risk upon exposure to a postnatal high‐fat diet in adolescent sheep 2020, Physiological Reports: Volum 8 Khanal, Prabhat; Pandey, Deepak; Ahmad, Sharmila Binti; Safayi, Sina; Kadarmideen, Haja N.; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Depot and sex-specific implications for adipose tissue expandability and functional traits in adulthood of late prenatal and early postnatal malnutrition in a precocial sheep model 2020, Physiological Reports: Volum 8 Ahmad, Sharmila; Lyngman, Lise Kirstine; Mansouryar, Morteza; Dhakal, Rajan; Agerholm, Jørgen Steen; Khanal, Prabhat
2018
Fetal over- and undernutrition differentially program thyroid axis adaptability in adult sheep 2018, Endocrine Connections: Volum 7 Johnsen, Lærke; Lyckegaard, Nette Brinch; Khanal, Prabhat; Quistorff, Bjørn; Raun, K; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Impacts of pre-and postnatal nutrition on glucagon regulation and hepatic signalling in sheep 2018, Journal of Endocrinology: Volum 238 s. 1-12 Adhikari, Bishnu; Khanal, Prabhat; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
2017
Maternal Undernutrition and Visceral Adiposity: Diet, Nutrition, and Fetal Programming 2017, Khanal, Prabhat; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
2016
Do very small adipocytes in subcutaneous adipose tissue (a proposed risk factor for insulin insensitivity) have a fetal origin? 2016, Clinical Nutrition Experimental: Nielsen, Mette Olaf; Hou, Lei; Johnsen, Lærke; Khanal, Prabhat; Leidesdorff, Cecilie
Long-term impacts of foetal malnutrition followed by early postnatal obesity on fat distribution pattern and metabolic adaptability in adult sheep 2016, PLOS ONE: Volum 11 Khanal, Prabhat; Johnsen, Lærke; Axel, Anne Marie Dixen; Hansen, Pernille Willert; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Lyckegaard, Nette Brinch
Long-term impacts of foetal malnutrition followed by early postnatal obesity on fat distribution pattern and metabolic adaptability in adult sheep 2016, PLOS ONE: Khanal, Prabhat; Johnsen, Lærke; Anne Marie Dixen, Axel; Hansen, Pernille Willert; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Lyckegaard, Nette Brinch
2015
Late gestation under‐ and overnutrition have differential impacts when combined with a post‐natal obesogenic diet on glucose–lactate–insulin adaptations during metabolic challenges in adolescent sheep 2015, Acta Physiologica: Khanal, Prabhat; Anne Marie Dixen, Axel; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Husted, Sanne Vinter; Johnsen, Lærke; Pandey, Deepak
2014
Late gestation over‐ and undernutrition predispose for visceral adiposity in response to a post‐natal obesogenic diet, but with differential impacts on glucose–insulin adaptations during fasting in lambs 2014, Acta Physiologica: Khanal, Prabhat; Husted, Sanne Vinter; Anne-Marie Dixen, Axel; Johnsen, Lærke; Pedersen, Kiki Lund; Mortensen, Martin Steen
Development of methane emission from lambs fed milk replacer and cream for a prolonged period 2014, Animal Feed Science and Technology: Haque, Md Najmul; Roggenbuck, Michael; Khanal, Prabhat; Nielsen, Mette Olaf; Madsen, Jørgen
2011
Ensiling fermentation products and aerobic stability of corn and sorghum silages 2011, Grassland Science: Weinberg, Zwi G.; Khanal, Prabhat; Yildiz, C; Chen, Yaira; Amichai, Arieli
The effect of cattle manure cultivation on moisture content and survival of Escherichia coli 2011, Journal of Animal Science: Weinberg, Zwi G.; Chen, Yaira; Khanal, Prabhat; Pinto, R.; Zakin, V.; Sela, S.
2010
Effects of stage of maturity at harvest, wilting and LAB inoculant on aerobic stability of wheat silages 2010, Animal Feed Science and Technology: Weinberg, Zwi G.; Khanal, Prabhat; Yildiz, C; Chen, Yaira; Amichai, Arieli
2023
Use of specific post-harvest biomass processing to optimize the chemical composition and enhance the digestibility of brown macroalgae 2023, Pandey, Deepak; Næss, Geir; Fonseca, António J.M.; Maia, Margarida R.G.; Cabrita, Ana R.J.; Khanal, Prabhat
Exploring the influence of diet and ovitrap on the oviposition performance of black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (L). 2023, Upreti, Aarati; Tiwari, Sundar; Gautam, Bhola; Khanal, Prabhat
The potential of snails as a source of food and feed. 2023, Gupta, Akash; Khanal, Prabhat
Seaweed-based diets modulate the nutritional composition and gut microbiome of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae 2023, Syahrulawal, Linggawastu; Khanal, Prabhat
The CEER project: Development of sustainable poultry production based on a circular economy for feeding resources 2023, Khanal, Prabhat; Næss, Geir; Dahal, Bed Mani; Luitel, Himal; Tiwari, Sundar; Ghimire, Anish
2022
Perilipin 2 regulates hepatic lipid content and lipid droplet size during fasting
2022, Doncheva, Atanaska Ivanova; Li, Yuchuan; Khanal, Prabhat; Dalen, Knut Tomas
Interspecies and seasonal variations in macroalgae from the Nordic region: Chemical composition, impacts on rumen fermentation and microbiome 2022, Pandey, Deepak; Hansen, Hanne Helene; Dhakal, Rajan; Aryal, Nabin; Rai, Surya Prakash; Sapkota, Rumakanta
2021
Effects of post-harvest treatments on chemical composition and digestibility of seaweeds in ruminant 2021, Pandey, Deepak; Yen, Ying; Aryal, Nabin; Mansouryar, Morteza; Dhakal, Rajan; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Seasonal impacts on the chemical composition and in-vitro rumen fermentation characteristics of various seaweed species 2021, Pandey, Deepak; Hansen, Hanne Helene; Nielsen, Mette Olaf; Dhakal, Rajan; Aryal, Nabin; Næss, Geir
2019
Seaweeds as an animal feed: opportunities and challenges 2019, Khanal, Prabhat; Pandey, Deepak; Yen, Ying; Næss, Geir; Kiron , Viswanath; Novoa-Garrido, Margarita
Investigating the role of marine seaweeds as an alternative feed source for land- based farm animals 2019, Pandey, Deepak; Næss, Geir; Kiron , Viswanath; Novoa-Garrido, Margarita; Khanal, Prabhat
2018
Impacts of early life nutrition on fat tissue morphology and gene expression in adult sheep 2018, Ahmad, S.; Lyngman, L.K.; Dhakal, R.; Mansouryar, M.; Moradi, M.; Agerholm, J.S.
Seaweed for ruminants- a Climate KIC project : Delivering Sustainable Solutions - The future of R&D - How do we assess and ensure technological innovation gives optimal impact? 2018, Hansen, Hanne Helene; Khanal, Prabhat; Arendt, Kristine Engel; Iversen, Edvard Bergiton; Valaja, Jarmo; Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau, Anni I.K
2017
Impacts of prenatal malnutrition and an early obesogenic diet on adipose tissue morphology and gene expression 2017, Ahmad, Sharmila Binti; Lyngman, Lise K.; Dhakal, Rajan; Mansouryar, Morteza; Moradi, Mohammad; Khanal, Prabhat
2014
Late gestation malnutrition leads to similar impacts on adipose tissue distribution, development and function upon exposure to a postnatal high-fat diet in adolescent sheep 2014, Khanal, Prabhat; Pedersen, Kiki Lund; Pandey, Deepak; Safayi, Sina; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Methane emission from artificially reared lambs and response to the fibrous diet 2014, Haque, Md Najmul; Khanal, Prabhat; Nielsen, Mette Olaf; Madsen, Jørgen
Long-term consequences of late gestation malnutrition and an early postnatal high-fat diet on growth characteristics and metabolic adaptabilities in adult sheep 2014, Khanal, Prabhat; Axel, Anne Marie Dixen; Johnsen, Lærke; Hansen, Pernille Willert; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Lyckegaard, Nette Brinch
Malnutrition during fetal life, fetal programming and implications for farm aninals productivity 2014, Nielsen, Mette Olaf; Khanal, Prabhat; Johnsen, Lærke; Garcia, Diaz
Long-term implications of late-gestation malnutrition for the hypothalaic-pituitary-thyroidal axis in sheep 2014, Johnsen, Lærke; Axel, Anne Marie Dixen; Khanal, Prabhat; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Nielsen, Mette Olaf
Foetal programming and long-term implications for metabolic and endocrine function 2014, Nielsen, Mette Olaf; Khanal, Prabhat; Johnsen, Lærke; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft
2013
Fetal Metabolic Programming Of The Small Intestine In A Copenhagen Sheep Model 2013, Axel, Anne Marie Dixen; Khanal, Prabhat; Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Johnsen, Lærke; Husted, Sanne Vinter; Hou, Lei
Perinatal programming in sheep and susceptibility to development of metabolic syndrome 2013, Kongsted, Anna Hauntoft; Khanal, Prabhat; Axel, Anne Marie Dixen; Johnsen, Lærke; Nielsen, Mette Olaf