F. X. Aherne

F. X. Aherne publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

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F. X. Aherne D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

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Research.com Recognitions

• 1986 - Canadian Society of Animal Science Fellowship Award

Overview

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

  383
  Citations

• 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

  309
  Citations

• 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

  269
  Citations

• 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

  242
  Citations

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

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

  219
  Citations

• 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

  180
  Citations

• 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

  174
  Citations

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

  J. F. Falkowski;F. X. Aherne

  163
  Citations

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

  R. N. Kirkwood;F. X. Aherne

  138
  Citations

• 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

  113
  Citations

• 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

  109
  Citations

• 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

  107
  Citations

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

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

  106
  Citations

• 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

  101
  Citations

• 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

  95
  Citations

• 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

  95
  Citations

• 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

  92
  Citations

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

  Unknown

  92
  Citations

• 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

  85
  Citations

• LEG WEAKNESS AND OSTEOCHONDROSIS IN SWINE: A REVIEW

  Unknown

  84
  Citations

• VOLATILE FATTY ACID PRODUCTION IN THE HINDGUT OF SWINE

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

  71
  Citations

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

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

  62
  Citations

• 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

  57
  Citations

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

  D. S. Nam;F. X. Aherne

  56
  Citations

• 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

  56
  Citations

• 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

  44
  Citations

• Skeletal muscle protein mobilization during the progression of lactation.

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

  37
  Citations

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

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

  33
  Citations

• 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

  32
  Citations