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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
39
Citations
6065
World Ranking
1271
National Ranking
88

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1986 - Canadian Society of Animal Science Fellowship Award

Overview

F. X. Aherne was affiliated with the University of Alberta in Canada. Their research work primarily focused on the field of veterinary science, particularly within the subfield of small animals.

Their scholarly contributions addressed several topics, most notably:

  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Aherne's publication record includes papers published in the venue Bioscientifica Proceedings. One such publication was titled Nutrition and sow prolificacy, published in 2020.

Throughout their career, Aherne frequently collaborated with other researchers, including F. X. Kirkwood.

Recognition of Aherne's contributions to the field included the award of the Canadian Society of Animal Science Fellowship Award in 1986.

Best Publications

  • Maintenance of villous height and crypt depth in piglets by providing continuous nutrition after weaning

    J. R. Pluske;I. H. Williams;F. X. Aherne

  • Villous height and crypt depth in piglets in response to increases in the intake of cows' milk after weaning

    J. R. Pluske;I. H. Williams;F. X. Aherne

  • Pattern of feed intake and associated metabolic and endocrine changes differentially affect postweaning fertility in primiparous lactating sows.

    L J Zak;J R Cosgrove;F X Aherne;G R Foxcroft

  • Selective protein loss in lactating sows is associated with reduced litter growth and ovarian function

    E. J. Clowes;F. X. Aherne;G. R. Foxcroft;V. E. Baracos

  • Effect of nutrition on embryonal mortality in gilts: association with progesterone

    R Jindal;J R Cosgrove;F X Aherne;G R Foxcroft

  • Comparison of three methods of feeding sows in gestation and the subsequent effects on lactation performance.

    M. G. Young;M. D. Tokach;F. X. Aherne;R. G. Main

  • Parturition body size and body protein loss during lactation influence performance during lactation and ovarian function at weaning in first-parity sows.

    E. J. Clowes;F. X. Aherne;A. L. Schaefer;G. R. Foxcroft

  • Fumaric and Citric Acid as Feed Additives in Starter Pig Nutrition

    J. F. Falkowski;F. X. Aherne

  • Energy intake, body composition and reproductive performance of the gilt.

    R. N. Kirkwood;F. X. Aherne

  • THE INFLUENCE OF FEEDING LEVEL DURING LACTATION ON THE OCCURRENCE AND ENDOCRINOLOGY OF THE POSTWEANING ESTRUS IN SOWS

    R. N. Kirkwood;S. K. Baidoo;F. X. Aherne;A. P. Sather

  • Feeding lactating primiparous sows to establish three divergent metabolic states: III. Milk production and pig growth.

    J R Pluske;I H Williams;L J Zak;E J Clowes

  • Effect of feed intake during lactation and after weaning on sow reproductive performance

    S. K. Baidoo;F. X. Aherne;R. N. Kirkwood;G. R. Foxcroft

  • Effect of delayed breeding on the endocrinology and fecundity of sows

    E. J. Clowes;F. X. Aherne;G. R. Foxcroft

  • Consequences of different patterns of feed intake during the estrous cycle in gilts on subsequent fertility.

    F. R. C. L. Almeida;R. N. Kirkwood;F. X. Aherne;G. R. Foxcroft

  • Feeding lactating primiparous sows to establish three divergent metabolic states: I. Associated endocrine changes and postweaning reproductive performance.

    L J Zak;I H Williams;G R Foxcroft;J R Pluske

  • INFLUENCE OF DIETARY NUTRIENT DENSITY, LEVEL OF FEED INTAKE AND WEANING AGE ON YOUNG PIGS. II. APPARENT NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY AND INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF DIARRHEA

    Unknown

  • Performance of Young Pigs: Relationships with Periparturient Progesterone, Prolactin, and Insulin of Sows'

    A. M. B. De Passille;J. Rushen;G. R. Foxcroft;F. X. Aherne

  • EFFECTS OF CREEP AND STARTER COMPOSITION ON FEED INTAKE AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG PIGS

    Unknown

  • Effects of pre- and postpubertal feeding on production traits at first and second estrus in gilts.

    E Beltranena;F X Aherne;G R Foxcroft;R N Kirkwood

  • LEG WEAKNESS AND OSTEOCHONDROSIS IN SWINE: A REVIEW

    Unknown

  • VOLATILE FATTY ACID PRODUCTION IN THE HINDGUT OF SWINE

    J. J. Kennelly;F. X. Aherne;W. C. Sauer

  • AVAILABILITIES OF AMINO ACIDS IN BARLEY AND WHEAT FOR GROWING PIGS

    W. C. Sauer;J. J. Kennelly;F. X. Aherne;R. M. Cichon

  • The effects of feed intake and body fatness on progesterone metabolism in ovariectomized gilts.

    H M Miller;G R Foxcroft;J Squires;F X Aherne

  • The effects of lysine:energy ratio on the performance of weanling pigs.

    D. S. Nam;F. X. Aherne

  • Feeding lactating primiparous sows to establish three divergent metabolic states. II. Effect on nitrogen partitioning and skeletal muscle composition

    E J Clowes;I H Williams;V E Baracos;J R Pluske

  • Increasing food intake in late gestation improved sow condition throughout lactation but did not affect piglet viability or growth rate

    H. M. Miller;G. R. Foxcroft;F. X. Aherne

  • Skeletal muscle protein mobilization during the progression of lactation.

    Emma J. Clowes;Frank X. Aherne;Vickie E. Baracos

  • The nutritive value of canola meal for early-weaned pigs

    Samuel K Baidoo;B. N. Mitaru;F. X. Aherne;R. Blair

  • Dietary energy and protein intake, plasma progesterone and embryo survival in early pregnancy in the gilt

    A. Pharazyn;G. R. Foxcroft;F. X. Aherne;L. A. Den Hartog

Frequent Co-Authors

G R Foxcroft
G R Foxcroft University of Alberta
John R. Pluske
John R. Pluske Australasian Pork Research Institute
Roy N. Kirkwood
Roy N. Kirkwood University of Adelaide
Samuel K Baidoo
Samuel K Baidoo University of Minnesota
John J. Kennelly
John J. Kennelly University of Alberta
Vickie E. Baracos
Vickie E. Baracos University of Alberta
Willem C. Sauer
Willem C. Sauer University of Alberta
Philip A. Thacker
Philip A. Thacker University of Saskatchewan
Jeffrey Rushen
Jeffrey Rushen University of British Columbia

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