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D-Index
31
Citations
3309
World Ranking
2316
National Ranking
36

D.M. West 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.M. West sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 150 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

D.M. West 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.M. West sits on this spectrum.

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20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 31 D-Index — 30th percentile

30% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

D.M. West is a researcher affiliated with Massey University in New Zealand, specializing in medical fields with a focus on ophthalmology. Their scholarly work encompasses the study of corneal surgery, glaucoma, retinal disorders, intraocular surgery and lenses, ocular infections, and other visual impairment studies.

Their recent publications reflect a concentrated expertise in corneal surgery and related treatments. Notable papers include:

  • Five-Year Incidence, Management, and Visual Outcomes of Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis after Femtosecond-Assisted LASIK, 2021, Journal of Clinical Medicine
  • Five-Year Occurrence and Management of Central Toxic Keratopathy After Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK, 2021, Journal of Refractive Surgery
  • Incidence, Risk, and Visual Outcomes after Repositioning of Acute Non-Traumatic Flap Dislocations Following Femtosecond-Assisted LASIK, 2021, Journal of Clinical Medicine
  • Comparison of Corneal Power Difference Maps with Achieved Myopic Correction Using Scheimpflug Tomography After LASIK, PRK, and SMILE, 2023, Clinical ophthalmology

These studies examine postoperative outcomes and management strategies for various complications following laser-assisted refractive eye surgeries.

D.M. West frequently collaborates with a group of scholars including:

  • Majid Moshirfar
  • Phillip C. Hoopes
  • William B. West
  • Shannon E. McCabe
  • Chase M. Miller

Research dissemination primarily occurs through journals such as the Journal of Clinical Medicine, which has published two of their studies, the Journal of Refractive Surgery, and Clinical ophthalmology.

Their scholarly output is situated within the broad field of medicine, with significant contributions specifically to ophthalmology. Subfields connected to their work include radiology, nuclear medicine and imaging, public health, environmental and occupational health, and epidemiology.

The main research topics covered by D.M. West are:

  • Corneal surgery and disorders
  • Glaucoma and retinal disorders
  • Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
  • Ocular Infections and Treatments
  • Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies

Best Publications

  • Prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on 62 beef cattle farms in the North Island of New Zealand.

    T S Waghorn;D M Leathwick;A P Rhodes;R Jackson

  • Prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on sheep farms in New Zealand

    TS Waghorn;DM Leathwick;AP Rhodes;KE Lawrence

  • Multiple resistance to ivermectin and oxfendazole in Cooperia species of cattle in New Zealand.

    J J Vermunt;D M West;W E Pomroy

  • A herb and legume sward mix increased ewe milk production and ewe and lamb live weight gain to weaning compared to a ryegrass dominant sward

    P.G. Hutton;P.R. Kenyon;M.K. Bedi;P.D. Kemp

  • Prevalence of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in sheep in a sheep-only abattoir in New Zealand

    S Dorjee;C Heuer;R Jackson;DM West

  • Anthelmintic resistance and management of nematode parasites on beef cattle-rearing farms in the North Island of New Zealand.

    R Jackson;A P Rhodes;W E Pomroy;D M Leathwick

  • Management of gastrointestinal nematode parasites on sheep farms in New Zealand

    Lawrence Ke;Lethwick Dm;Rhodes Ap;Jackson R

  • Investigation of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in sheep by faecal culture, DNA characterisation and the polymerase chain reaction.

    D M Collins;F Hilbink;D M West;B D Hosie

  • A comparison of the reproductive performance of ewe lambs and mature ewes

    R.A. Corner;F.J. Mulvaney;S.T. Morris;D.M. West

  • Farm management practices associated with macrocyclic lactone resistance on sheep farms in New Zealand

    KE Lawrence;AP Rhodes;R Jackson;DM Leathwick

  • Identifying factors which maximise the lambing performance of hoggets: a cross sectional study.

    P R Kenyon;G L Pinchbeck;N R Perkins;S T Morris

  • The role of Neospora caninum in three cases of unexplained ewe abortions in the southern North Island of New Zealand

    L. Howe;D.M. West;M.G. Collett;G. Tattersfield

  • The difference in efficacy of ivermectin oral, moxidectin oral and moxidectin injectable formulations against an ivermectin-resistant strain of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in sheep.

    RM Gopal;DM West;WE Pomroy

  • A possible role for Neospora caninum in ovine abortion in New Zealand

    D.M. West;W.E. Pomroy;M.G. Collett;F.I. Hill

  • Can a herb and white clover mix improve the performance of multiple-bearing ewes and their lambs to weaning?

    P. R. Kenyon;P. D. Kemp;K. J. Stafford;D. M. West

  • Ineffikacy of ivermectin against Cooperia spp. infection in cattle

    D.M. West;J.J. Vermunt;W.E. Pomroy;H.P. Bentall

  • Control of Brucella ovis infection in sheep.

    Anne L. Ridler;David M. West

  • Contribution of Leptospira, Neospora caninum and bovine viral diarrhea virus to fetal loss of beef cattle in New Zealand

    J.M. Sanhueza;C. Heuer;D. West

  • Ovine abortion in New Zealand.

    DM West

  • The effect of breeding hoggets on lifetime performance

    PR Kenyon;DS van der Linden;DM West;ST Morris

  • The physical state and metabolic status of lambs of different birth rank soon after birth

    K.J. Stafford;P.R. Kenyon;S.T. Morris;D.M. West

  • The effect of individual liveweight and use of teaser rams prior to mating on the reproductive performance of ewe hoggets

    P R Kenyon;P C H Morel;S T Morris;D M West

  • Effect of hogget nutrition in pregnancy on lamb birthweight and survival to weaning

    S. T. Morris;P. R. Kenyon;D. M. West

  • Hogget mating in New Zealand - a survey

    Kenyon Pr;Morris St;Perkins Nr;West Dm

Frequent Co-Authors

P. R. Kenyon
P. R. Kenyon Massey University
S. T. Morris
S. T. Morris Massey University
Kevin J. Stafford
Kevin J. Stafford Massey University
W.E. Pomroy
W.E. Pomroy Massey University
Patrick C. H. Morel
Patrick C. H. Morel Massey University
Cord Heuer
Cord Heuer Massey University
ND Grace
ND Grace AgResearch
N.B. Williamson
N.B. Williamson Massey University
Julie M. Collins-Emerson
Julie M. Collins-Emerson Massey University

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Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

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