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Alan G. Fahey is a researcher affiliated with University College Dublin in Ireland. Their work primarily spans the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with significant contributions in related subfields such as Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics, Animal Science and Zoology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Forestry.

The main topics addressed by Fahey include:

  • Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
  • Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Meat and Animal Product Quality
  • Veterinary Equine Medical Research

Their recent published papers cover various aspects of animal science and nutrition. Selected titles include:

  • "Research progress and applications of genome-wide association study in farm animals," 2023, Animal Research and One Health
  • "Combined effect of microbially derived cecal SCFA and host genetics on feed efficiency in broiler chickens," 2023, Microbiome
  • "Omega-3 index and blood pressure responses to eating foods naturally enriched with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a randomized controlled trial," 2020, Scientific Reports
  • "Global transcriptomic profiles of circulating leucocytes in early lactation cows with clinical or subclinical mastitis," 2021, Molecular Biology Reports
  • "Immunological aspects of ovarian follicle ovulation and corpus luteum formation in cattle," 2021, Reproduction

Fahey frequently collaborates with other researchers, with notable co-authors including F.J. Mulligan, K.M. Pierce, M.B. Lynch, Zhengxiao He, and T.M. Boland.

In terms of publication venues, the researcher has multiple contributions in the following journals:

  • Journal of Dairy Science
  • Livestock Science
  • Animal and Veterinary Sciences
  • International Dairy Journal
  • Animal Production Science

Best Publications

  • Effect of divergence in residual feed intake on feeding behavior, blood metabolic variables, and body composition traits in growing beef heifers.

    A. K. Kelly;M. McGee;D. H. Crews;A. G. Fahey

  • Genome-wide associations for milk production and somatic cell score in Holstein-Friesian cattle in Ireland

    Brian K Meredith;Brian K Meredith;Francis J Kearney;Emma K Finlay;Daniel G Bradley

  • Methane emissions, body composition, and rumen fermentation traits of beef heifers differing in residual feed intake

    C Fitzsimons;D A Kenny;M H Deighton;A G Fahey

  • The effect of elevated progesterone and pregnancy status on mRNA expression and localisation of progesterone and oestrogen receptors in the bovine uterus

    Lilian A Okumu;Niamh Forde;Alan G Fahey;Eamonn Fitzpatrick

  • The genetic origin and history of speed in the Thoroughbred racehorse

    Mim A. Bower;Beatrice A. McGivney;Michael G. Campana;Michael G. Campana;Jingjing Gu

  • Predictive value of bovine follicular components as markers of oocyte developmental potential

    Satoko Matoba;Katrin Bender;Alan G. Fahey;Solomon Mamo

  • Characterization of the Th Profile of the Bovine Endometrium during the Oestrous Cycle and Early Pregnancy

    Lilian J. Oliveira;Nadéra Mansourri-Attia;Alan G. Fahey;John Browne

  • Comparative Effects of Infrared and One-Third Hot-Blade Trimming on Beak Topography, Behavior, and Growth

    R. M. Marchant-Forde;A. G. Fahey;A. G. Fahey;H. W. Cheng

  • Pivotal Role for Monocytes/Macrophages and Dendritic Cells in Maternal Immune Response to the Developing Embryo in Cattle

    Nadéra Mansouri-Attia;Lilian J. Oliveira;Niamh Forde;Alan G. Fahey

  • Infrared beak treatment method compared with conventional hot-blade trimming in laying hens

    R. L. Dennis;R. L. Dennis;A. G. Fahey;A. G. Fahey;H. W. Cheng

  • Factors associated with selling price of cattle at livestock marts.

    N. Mc Hugh;A. G. Fahey;R. D. Evans;D. P. Berry

  • Genetic parameters for cattle price and body weight from routinely collected data at livestock auctions and commercial farms.

    N Mc Hugh;R D Evans;P R Amer;A G Fahey

  • A genome-wide association study for somatic cell score using the Illumina high-density bovine beadchip identifies several novel QTL potentially related to mastitis susceptibility

    Brian K. Meredith;Donagh P. Berry;Francis Kearney;Emma K. Finlay

  • Management factors affecting mortality, feed intake and feed conversion ratio of grow-finishing pigs.

    P. S. Agostini;A. G. Fahey;E. G. Manzanilla;J. V. O’Doherty

  • Feeding behavior, ruminal fermentation, and performance of pregnant beef cows differing in phenotypic residual feed intake offered grass silage.

    C. Fitzsimons;D. A. Kenny;A. G. Fahey;M. McGee

  • Combined effect of microbially derived cecal SCFA and host genetics on feed efficiency in broiler chickens

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  • Reducing sperm concentration is critical to limiting the oxidative stress challenge in liquid bull semen.

    C. Murphy;A.G. Fahey;A. Shafat;S. Fair

  • The effect of the in vitro supplementation of exogenous long-chain fatty acids on bovine sperm cell function

    M Kiernan;A.G Fahey;Seán Fair

  • Longitudinal study of the effect of rubber slat mats on locomotory ability, body, limb and claw lesions, and dirtiness of group housed sows

    J. A. Calderón Díaz;J. A. Calderón Díaz;A. G. Fahey;A. L. KilBride;L. E. Green

  • Effect of finishing diet and duration on the sensory quality and volatile profile of lamb meat.

    Vasiliki Gkarane;Nigel P. Brunton;Paul Allen;Rufielyn S. Gravador

  • Volatile Profile of Grilled Lamb as Affected by Castration and Age at Slaughter in Two Breeds

    Vasiliki Gkarane;Vasiliki Gkarane;Nigel P. Brunton;Sabine M. Harrison;Rufielyn S. Gravador

  • Relationship between body weight and beak characteristics in one-day-old white Leghorn chicks: its implications for beak trimming.

    A. G. Fahey;A. G. Fahey;R. M. Marchant-Forde;H. W. Cheng

  • Alterations to embryonic serotonin change aggression and fearfulness.

    Rachel L. Dennis;Alan G. Fahey;Heng W. Cheng

  • Effect of castration and age at slaughter on sensory perception of lamb meat

    Vasiliki Gkarane;Paul Allen;Rufielyn S. Gravador;Michael G. Diskin

  • Genomic Characterisation of the Indigenous Irish Kerry Cattle Breed.

    Sam Browett;Gillian McHugo;Ian W. Richardson;David A. Magee

  • Omega-3 index and blood pressure responses to eating foods naturally enriched with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a randomized controlled trial

    Alice V Stanton;Alice V Stanton;Kirstyn James;Kirstyn James;Margaret M Brennan;Fiona O'Donovan

Frequent Co-Authors

Patrick Lonergan
Patrick Lonergan University College Dublin
Frank J. Monahan
Frank J. Monahan University College Dublin
Nigel P. Brunton
Nigel P. Brunton University College Dublin
Trudee Fair
Trudee Fair University College Dublin
K.M. Pierce
K.M. Pierce University College Dublin
Donagh P. Berry
Donagh P. Berry Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Mark McGee
Mark McGee Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Daniel G. Bradley
Daniel G. Bradley Trinity College Dublin
Ross D Evans
Ross D Evans Wageningen University & Research
James F. Roche
James F. Roche University College Dublin

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