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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
34
Citations
3983
World Ranking
1894
National Ranking
544

D. A. Roland publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where D. A. Roland sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 153 publications — 58th percentile

58% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.

D. A. Roland D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where D. A. Roland sits on this spectrum.

20 D-Index: 5 scientists 21 D-Index: 22 scientists 22 D-Index: 31 scientists 23 D-Index: 44 scientists 24 D-Index: 53 scientists 25 D-Index: 66 scientists 26 D-Index: 80 scientists 27 D-Index: 101 scientists 28 D-Index: 106 scientists 29 D-Index: 116 scientists 30 D-Index: 154 scientists 31 D-Index: 158 scientists 32 D-Index: 143 scientists 33 D-Index: 137 scientists 34 D-Index: 126 scientists 35 D-Index: 134 scientists 36 D-Index: 112 scientists 37 D-Index: 115 scientists 38 D-Index: 105 scientists 39 D-Index: 111 scientists 40 D-Index: 107 scientists 41 D-Index: 87 scientists 42 D-Index: 74 scientists 43 D-Index: 62 scientists 44 D-Index: 61 scientists 45 D-Index: 41 scientists 46 D-Index: 51 scientists 47 D-Index: 43 scientists 48 D-Index: 28 scientists 49 D-Index: 47 scientists 50 D-Index: 40 scientists 51 D-Index: 34 scientists 52 D-Index: 33 scientists 53 D-Index: 43 scientists 54 D-Index: 16 scientists 55 D-Index: 32 scientists 56 D-Index: 21 scientists 57 D-Index: 18 scientists 58 D-Index: 28 scientists 59 D-Index: 33 scientists 60 D-Index: 17 scientists 61 D-Index: 21 scientists 62 D-Index: 18 scientists 63 D-Index: 21 scientists 64 D-Index: 9 scientists 65 D-Index: 20 scientists 66 D-Index: 11 scientists 67 D-Index: 16 scientists 68 D-Index: 12 scientists 69 D-Index: 17 scientists 70 D-Index: 13 scientists 71 D-Index: 15 scientists 72 D-Index: 11 scientists 73 D-Index: 11 scientists 74 D-Index: 14 scientists 75 D-Index: 5 scientists 76 D-Index: 6 scientists 77+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 34 D-Index — 43rd percentile

43% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

Best Publications

  • Performance of commercial laying hens fed various phosphorus levels, with and without supplemental phytase

    RW Gordon;DA Roland

  • Effect of dietary energy on performance and egg composition of Bovans White and Dekalb White hens during phase I

    G. Wu;M. M. Bryant;R. A. Voitle;D. A. Roland

  • Influence of large doses of ascorbic acid on performance, plasma calcium, bone characteristics, and eggshell quality in broilers and Leghorn hens.

    J. I. Orban;D. A. Roland;K. Cummins;R. T. Lovell

  • Influence of supplemental microbial phytase on first cycle laying hens fed phosphorus-deficient diets from day one of age

    S Punna;DA Roland

  • Influence of Dietary Phosphorus on Performance of Hy-Line W36 Hens

    S. S. Sohail;D. A. Roland

  • The Influence of Various Calcium and Phosphoras Levels on Tibia Strength and Eggshell Quality of Pullets During Peak Production

    T. J. Frost;D. A. Roland

  • Influence of Calcium and Environmental Temperature on Performance of First-Cycle (Phase 1) Commercial Leghorns

    D. A. Roland;M. M. Bryant;H. W. Rabon;J. Self

  • The Ability of Hens to Maintain Calcium Deposition in the Egg Shell and Egg Yolk as the Hen Ages

    D. A. Roland;D. R. Sloan;R. H. Harms

  • Influence of Vitamin D3, 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D3, and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Eggshell Quality, Tibia Strength, and Various Production Parameters in Commercial Laying Hens

    T. J. Frost;D. A. Roland;G. G. Untawale

  • Influence of Premolt Production on Postmolt Performance with Explanation for Improvement in Egg Production Due to Force Molting

    D. A. Roland;J. Brake

  • Factors Influencing Bone Mineral Content, Density, Breaking Strength, and Ash as Response Criteria for Assessing Bone Quality in Chickens

    J. I. Orban;D. A. Roland;M. M. Bryant;J. C. Williams

  • Influence of Dietary Calcium Level and Particle Size of Calcium Source on In Vivo Calcium Solubilization by Commercial Leghorns

    K. S. Rao;D. A. Roland

  • Influence of Dietary Fat on Economic Returns of Commercial Leghorns

    S. S. Sohail;M. M. Bryant;D. A. Roland

  • In Vivo Limestone Solubilization in Commercial Leghorns: Role of Dietary Calcium Level, Limestone Particle Size, In Vitro Limestone Solubility Rate, and the Calcium Status of the Hen

    K. S. Rao;D. A. Roland

  • Calcium and its Relationship to Excess Feed Consumption, Body Weight, Egg Size, Fat Deposition, Shell Quality, and Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome,

    D. A. Roland;M. Farmer;D. Marple

  • Shell quality as influenced by zeolite with high ion-exchange capability.

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  • Effect of essential fatty acid deficiency and type of dietary fat supplementation on biotin-deficient chicks.

    David A. Roland;Hardy M. Edwards

  • The Ability of Hens to Regulate Protein Intake When Offered A Choice of Diets Containing Different Levels of Protein

    Unknown

  • The Effects of Various Dietary Phosphorus Levels on the Circadian Patterns of Plasma 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol, Total Calcium, Ionized Calcium, and Phosphorus in Laying Hens

    T. J. Frost;D. A. Roland;D. N. Marple

  • Research note: current methods used in determination and evaluation of tibia strength: a correlation study involving birds fed various levels of cholecalciferol.

    T. J. Frost;D. A. Roland

  • Calcium Metabolism in Broiler Breeder Hens. 2. The Influence of the Time of Feeding on Calcium Status of the Digestive System and Eggshell Quality in Broiler Breeders

    M. Farmer;D. A. Roland;M. K. Eckman

  • Influence of dietary calcium on bone calcium utilization

    M. Farmer;D. A. Roland;A. J. Clark

  • Evidence for Absorption of Silicon and Aluminum by Hens Fed Sodium Zeolite A

    D. A. Roland;H. W. Rabon;K. S. Rao;R. C. Smith

  • Calcium Metabolism in Broiler Breeder Hens: 1. Calcium Status of the Digestive Tract of Broiler Breeders Throughout a 24-Hour Period

    M. Farmer;D. A. Roland;J. Brake;M. K. Eckman

Frequent Co-Authors

J. Brake
J. Brake North Carolina State University

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