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D-Index
22
Citations
1659
World Ranking
3115
National Ranking
884

D. J. Patterson 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. J. Patterson sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 66 publications — 7th percentile

7% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

D. J. Patterson 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. J. Patterson sits on this spectrum.

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20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 22 D-Index — 2nd percentile

2% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

D. J. Patterson is affiliated with the University of Missouri in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Within these broad fields, their work concentrates on Genetics, Agronomy and Crop Science, Plant Science, and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health.

The main topics addressed in Patterson's research include genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, reproductive physiology in livestock, genetic mapping and diversity in plants and animals, genetics and plant breeding, reproductive biology and fertility, and ruminant nutrition and digestive physiology.

Patterson has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications across notable venues such as Theriogenology, Livestock Science, Animal Reproduction Science, and bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory). Recent papers authored or co-authored by Patterson include:

  • "Comparison of the 7 & 7 Synch protocol and the 7-day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol among recipient beef cows in an embryo transfer program" (2020, Theriogenology)
  • "Evaluation of Zoetis GeneMax Advantage genomic predictions in commercial Bos taurus Angus cattle" (2023, Livestock Science)
  • "Comparison of long-term progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to natural service or fixed-time artificial insemination in Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers" (2020, Animal Reproduction Science)
  • "Evaluation of Zoetis GeneMax Advantage genomic predictions in commercial Bos taurus Angus cattle" (2020, bioRxiv - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

Their frequent co-authors include Jordan M. Thomas, Brian C. Arisman, Troy N. Rowan, Harly J. Durbin, and W. R. Lamberson. Collaborations with these researchers highlight interdisciplinary efforts in genetics and reproductive biology relevant to livestock.

Best Publications

  • Development of an estrus synchronization protocol for beef cattle with short-term feeding of melengestrol acetate: 7-11 synch.

    F N Kojima;B E Salfen;J F Bader;W A Ricke

  • A review of methods to synchronize estrus in replacement beef heifers and postpartum cows1

    D. J. Patterson;F. N. Kojima;M. F. Smith

  • Interaction of Endophyte-Infected Fescue and Heat Stress on Ovarian Function in the Beef Heifer

    J.M. Burke;D.E. Spiers;F.N. Kojima;G.A. Perry

  • Procedures that support reproductive management of replacement beef heifers

    D. J. Patterson;S. L. Wood;R. F. Randle

  • Comparison of progestin-based estrus synchronization protocols before fixed-time artificial insemination on pregnancy rate in beef heifers.

    D. C. Busch;D. J. Wilson;D. J. Schafer;N. R. Leitman

  • Evaluation of a fixed-time artificial insemination protocol for postpartum suckled beef cows.

    G A Perry;M F Smith;D J Patterson

  • Comparison of progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus and ovulation before fixed-time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows.

    D J Schafer;J F Bader;J P Meyer;J K Haden

  • Comparison of long-term CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus in beef heifers

    N.R. Leitman;D.C. Busch;D.A. Mallory;D.J. Wilson

  • Delayed insemination of non-estrous heifers and cows when using conventional semen in timed artificial insemination.

    J. M. Thomas;S. E. Poock;M. R. Ellersieck;M. F. Smith

  • Delayed insemination of nonestrous cows improves pregnancy rates when using sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination of suckled beef cows.

    J. M. Thomas;S. L. Lock;S. E. Poock;M. R. Ellersieck

  • Comparison of controlled internal drug release insert-based protocols to synchronize estrus in prepubertal and estrous-cycling beef heifers

    N. R. Leitman;D. C. Busch;D. J. Wilson;D. A. Mallory

  • Improved synchrony of estrus and ovulation with the addition of GnRH to a melengestrol acetate-prostaglandin F2alpha synchronization treatment in beef heifers.

    S L Wood;M C Lucy;M F Smith;D J Patterson

  • Comparison of long-term progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus before fixed-time artificial insemination in beef heifers.

    D A Mallory;J M Nash;M R Ellersieck;M F Smith

  • Comparison of short-term progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus and ovulation in postpartum beef cows.

    D. J. Wilson;D. A. Mallory;D. C. Busch;N. R. Leitman

  • Estrus synchronization with an oral progestogen prior to superovulation of postpartum beef cows.

    D.J. Patterson;N.M. Nieman;L.D. Nelson;C.F. Nelson

  • Evaluation of SexedULTRA 4M™ sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination programs for mature beef cows.

    J.M. Thomas;J.W.C. Locke;R.C. Bonacker;E.R. Knickmeyer

  • Effective use of SexedULTRA™ sex-sorted semen for timed artificial insemination of beef heifers

    J.M. Thomas;J.W.C. Locke;R. Vishwanath;J.B. Hall

  • Comparison of long-term progestin-based estrus synchronization protocols in beef heifers.

    D. A. Mallory;D. J. Wilson;D. C. Busch;M. R. Ellersieck

  • Split-time artificial insemination in beef cattle: I–Using estrous response to determine the optimal time(s) at which to administer GnRH in beef heifers and postpartum cows

    B.E. Bishop;J.M. Thomas;J.M. Abel;S.E. Poock

  • Hot topic: Comparison of sex-sorted and conventional semen within a fixed-time artificial insemination protocol designed for dairy heifers

    D.A. Mallory;S.L. Lock;D.C. Woods;S.E. Poock

  • EXTENSION EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM: reinventing extension as a resource--what does the future hold?

    M. A. Mirando;J. M. Bewley;J. Blue;D. M. Amaral-Phillips

Frequent Co-Authors

Mark R. Ellersieck
Mark R. Ellersieck University of Missouri
George A. Perry
George A. Perry Texas A&M University
Jared E. Decker
Jared E. Decker University of Missouri
Robert D. Schnabel
Robert D. Schnabel University of Missouri
William R. Lamberson
William R. Lamberson University of Missouri
Reinaldo F Cooke
Reinaldo F Cooke Texas A&M University
M. C. Lucy
M. C. Lucy University of Missouri
Jeffrey S. Stevenson
Jeffrey S. Stevenson Kansas State University
José Luiz Moraes Vasconcelos
José Luiz Moraes Vasconcelos Sao Paulo State University
G. C. Lamb
G. C. Lamb University of Florida

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