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Charles J. Sniffen

Charles J. Sniffen

Cornell University
United States

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
19643
World Ranking
11725
National Ranking
5041

Charles J. Sniffen publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 143 publications — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Charles J. Sniffen D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Charles J. Sniffen sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 60 D-Index — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1986 - American Feed Industry Association Award, American Dairy Science Association

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Biochemistry
  • Internal medicine
  • Animal science

Charles J. Sniffen focuses on Rumen, Animal science, Food science, Nitrogen and Carbohydrate. His Rumen research incorporates themes from Chromatography and Digestion. The study incorporates disciplines such as Animal feed and Carbohydrate fermentation in addition to Digestion.

His Animal science research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Metritis, Ice calving and Nutrient. The Food science study combines topics in areas such as Urea and Protozoa, Microbiology. His Carbohydrate research integrates issues from Fermentation, Ammonia production, Agronomy and Body condition.

His most cited work include:

  • A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: II. Carbohydrate and protein availability. (2572 citations)
  • A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: I. Ruminal fermentation. (1016 citations)
  • Nitrogen fractions in selected feedstuffs (475 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Charles J. Sniffen spends much of his time researching Animal science, Food science, Rumen, Lactation and Dairy cattle. His studies in Animal science integrate themes in fields like Body condition score, Nutrient and Agronomy. His Food science research incorporates elements of Milk yield and Methionine.

His Rumen study incorporates themes from Carbohydrate, Digestion, Chromatography and Nitrogen. As part of the same scientific family, he usually focuses on Chromatography, concentrating on Protein degradation and intersecting with Sulfosalicylic acid and Lipid metabolism. His work in the fields of Lactation, such as Ice calving, intersects with other areas such as Early life.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Animal science (40.52%)
  • Food science (36.21%)
  • Rumen (34.48%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2008-2021)?

  • Animal science (40.52%)
  • Food science (36.21%)
  • Dairy cattle (18.10%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Charles J. Sniffen focuses on Animal science, Food science, Dairy cattle, Lactation and Early life. His research ties Rumen and Animal science together. His work often combines Rumen and Dynamics studies.

His studies in Food science integrate themes in fields like Feed conversion ratio and Milk yield. His Dairy cattle research includes themes of Yield and Amino acid. His Forage study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Hay, Digestion and Animal feed.

Between 2008 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • CASE STUDY: Multiple-Study Analysis of the Effect of Live Yeast on Milk Yield, Milk Component Content and Yield, and Feed Efficiency (27 citations)
  • Effects of an organic source of copper, manganese and zinc on dairy cattle productive performance, health status and fertility (26 citations)
  • Estimation of the indigestible fiber in different forage types (25 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Biochemistry
  • Internal medicine
  • Food science

Charles J. Sniffen mainly focuses on Animal science, Neutral Detergent Fiber, Feed conversion ratio, Dry matter and Food science. His work deals with themes such as Rumen and Botany, which intersect with Animal science. His biological study deals with issues like Lactose, which deal with fields such as Silage.

His Silage research includes elements of Hay, Digestion and Forage. His research integrates issues of Barn, Zinc and Biotechnology in his study of Dry matter. Many of his studies on Food science involve topics that are commonly interrelated, such as Milk yield.

Best Publications

  • A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: II. Carbohydrate and protein availability.

    C J Sniffen;J D O'Connor;P J Van Soest;D G Fox

  • A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: I. Ruminal fermentation.

    J B Russell;J D O'Connor;D G Fox;P J Van Soest

  • Nitrogen fractions in selected feedstuffs

    U. Krishnamoorthy;T.V. Muscato;C.J. Sniffen;P.J. Van Soest

  • A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: III. Cattle requirements and diet adequacy.

    D G Fox;C J Sniffen;J D O'Connor;J B Russell;J B Russell;J B Russell

  • Path analysis of dry period nutrition, postpartum metabolic and reproductive disorders, and mastitis in Holstein cows.

    Charles R. Curtis;Hollis N. Erb;Charles J. Sniffen;R. David Smith

  • Dietary Protein Degradability Effects on Plasma and Milk Urea Nitrogen and Milk Nonprotein Nitrogen In Holstein Cows

    D.K. Roseler;J.D. Ferguson;C.J. Sniffen;J. Herrema

  • Relationship of changes in condition score to cow health in Holsteins.

    M.A. Gearhart;C.R. Curtis;H.N. Erb;R.D. Smith

  • Evaluation of a mathematical model of rumen digestion and an in vitro simulation of rumen proteolysis to estimate the rumen-undegraded nitrogen content of feedstuffs

    U. Krishnamoorthy;C. J. Sniffen;M. D. Stern;P. J. Van Soest

  • Association of parturient hypocalcemia with eight periparturient disorders in Holstein cows.

    C. R. Curtis;H. N. Erb;C. J. Sniffen;R. D. Smith

  • Effects of Excess Degradable Protein on Postpartum Reproduction and Energy Balance in Dairy Cattle

    R.W. Canfield;C.J. Sniffen;W.R. Butler

  • Effect of Carbohydrate Limitation on Degradation and Utilization of Casein by Mixed Rumen Bacteria

    J.B. Russell;C.J. Sniffen;P.J. Van Soest

  • Invited review: Sustainability of the US dairy industry.

    M. A.G. von Keyserlingk;N. P. Martin;Ermias Kebreab;K. F. Knowlton

  • A net carbohydrate and protein system for evaluating cattle diets: IV. Predicting amino acid adequacy.

    J D O'Connor;C J Sniffen;D G Fox;W Chalupa

  • Effects of Differential Solid-Liquid Removal Rates on Protozoa Numbers in Continous Cultures of Rumen Contents

    W. H. Hoover;B. A. Crooker;C. J. Sniffen

  • Effect of exogenous growth hormone on lactational performance in high yielding dairy cows.

    Colin J. Peel;Dale E. Bauman;Ronald C. Gorewit;Charles J. Sniffen

  • Adjusting Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle for Animal and Environmental Variations

    D. G. Fox;C. J. Sniffen;J. D. O'Connor

  • Measurement of Protein Solubility in Common Feedstuffs

    J.E. Wohlt;C.J. Sniffen;W.H. Hoover

  • Microbial Growth and Flow as Influenced by Dietary Manipulations

    C.J. Sniffen;P.H. Robinson

  • Solvents for Soluble Nitrogen Measurements in Feedstuffs

    Brian A Crooker;C. J. Sniffen;W. H. Hoover;L. L. Johnson

  • A revised CNCPS feed carbohydrate fractionation scheme for formulating rations for ruminants

    Cristina Lanzas;C J Sniffen;S Seo;L O Tedeschi

Frequent Co-Authors

William Chalupa
William Chalupa University of Pennsylvania
Andrea Formigoni
Andrea Formigoni University of Bologna
Danny G. Fox
Danny G. Fox Cornell University
P. J. Van Soest
P. J. Van Soest Cornell University
James B. Russell
James B. Russell Agricultural Research Service
Brian A Crooker
Brian A Crooker University of Minnesota
Hollis N. Erb
Hollis N. Erb Cornell University
Hugh Chester-Jones
Hugh Chester-Jones University of Minnesota, Waseca
P.H. Robinson
P.H. Robinson University of California, Davis
Ian J. Lean
Ian J. Lean University of Sydney

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