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M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

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Animal Science and Veterinary
Canada
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
96
Citations
28586
World Ranking
21
National Ranking
5

M.A.G. von Keyserlingk 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 M.A.G. von Keyserlingk sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 368 publications — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

M.A.G. von Keyserlingk 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 M.A.G. von Keyserlingk sits on this spectrum.

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20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 96 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Canada Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Canada Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Canada Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Canada Leader Award
  • 2013 - Zinpro Award for Excellence in Dairy Science, American Dairy Science Association

Overview

M.A.G. von Keyserlingk is affiliated with the University of British Columbia in Canada, contributing extensively to research in agricultural and biological sciences, veterinary medicine, and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their work spans across several subfields, including small animals, genetics, animal science and zoology, agronomy and crop science, and plant science.

The scientist's research primarily focuses on animal behavior and welfare studies, human-animal interaction studies, and the effects of environmental stressors on livestock. Additional topics addressed include genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, agriculture and farm safety, agriculture sustainability and environmental impact, and animal disease management and epidemiology.

Von Keyserlingk's recent publications include the following:

  • "Effect of cow-calf contact on cow motivation to reunite with their calf", 2020, Scientific Reports
  • "Public attitude toward and perceptions of dairy cattle welfare in cow-calf management systems differing in type of social and maternal contact", 2022, Journal of Dairy Science
  • "Long-term consistency of personality traits of cattle", 2020, Royal Society Open Science
  • "The Dispensable Surplus Dairy Calf: Is This Issue a 'Wicked Problem' and Where Do We Go From Here?", 2021, Frontiers in Veterinary Science
  • "Understanding Behavioural Development of Calves in Natural Settings to Inform Calf Management", 2021, Animals

Frequent co-authors collaborating with von Keyserlingk include:

  • Daniel M. Weary
  • Benjamin Lecorps
  • Borbala Foris
  • Emeline Nogues
  • Katherine E. Koralesky

Key publication venues where von Keyserlingk has contributed multiple works include:

  • Journal of Dairy Science
  • Animals
  • Animal Welfare
  • PLoS ONE
  • JDS Communications

The scientist was recognized with the Zinpro Award for Excellence in Dairy Science from the American Dairy Science Association in 2013.

Best Publications

  • Invited review: Effects of heat stress on dairy cattle welfare.

    Liam Polsky;Marina A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Prepartum behavior and dry matter intake identify dairy cows at risk for metritis

    J.M. Huzzey;D.M. Veira;D.M. Weary;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Invited review: Changes in the dairy industry affecting dairy cattle health and welfare.

    H.W. Barkema;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;J.P. Kastelic;T.J.G.M. Lam

  • Invited review: Effects of milk ration on solid feed intake, weaning, and performance in dairy heifers

    M.A. Khan;D.M. Weary;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Invited review: The welfare of dairy cattle--key concepts and the role of science.

    M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;J. Rushen;A.M. de Passillé;D.M. Weary

  • Board-invited review: Using behavior to predict and identify ill health in animals.

    D. M. Weary;J. M. Huzzey;M. A. G. von Keyserlingk

  • Stocking density and feed barrier design affect the feeding and social behavior of dairy cattle.

    J.M. Huzzey;T.J. DeVries;P. Valois;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Invited review: Transitioning from milk to solid feed in dairy heifers.

    M.A. Khan;A. Bach;D.M. Weary;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Effects of pasture on lameness in dairy cows.

    O. Hernandez-Mendo;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D.M. Veira;D.M. Weary

  • Effect of feeding space on the inter-cow distance, aggression, and feeding behavior of free-stall housed lactating dairy cows.

    T.J. DeVries;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D.M. Weary

  • Technical note: Validation of a system for monitoring rumination in dairy cows.

    K. Schirmann;K. Schirmann;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D.M. Weary;D.M. Veira

  • Frequency of feed delivery affects the behavior of lactating dairy cows.

    T.J. DeVries;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;K.A. Beauchemin

  • Benchmarking cow comfort on North American freestall dairies: Lameness, leg injuries, lying time, facility design, and management for high-producing Holstein dairy cows

    M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;A. Barrientos;K. Ito;K. Ito;E. Galo

  • Lying behavior as an indicator of lameness in dairy cows.

    K. Ito;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;S.J. LeBlanc;D.M. Weary

  • Changes in Feeding, Drinking, and Standing Behavior of Dairy Cows During the Transition Period

    J.M. Huzzey;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D.M. Weary

  • Hay intake improves performance and rumen development of calves fed higher quantities of milk

    M.A. Khan;D.M. Weary;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Invited review: Sustainability of the US dairy industry.

    M. A.G. von Keyserlingk;N. P. Martin;Ermias Kebreab;K. F. Knowlton

  • Acute behavioral effects of regrouping dairy cows.

    M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D. Olenick;D.M. Weary

  • Invited review: Effects of group housing of dairy calves on behavior, cognition, performance, and health

    J.H.C. Costa;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D.M. Weary

  • Behavioural indicators of hunger in dairy calves

    Andreia De Paula Vieira;Vanessa Guesdon;Anne Marie de Passillé;Marina Andrea Gräfin von Keyserlingk

  • Effects of Bedding Quality on Lying Behavior of Dairy Cows

    J.A. Fregonesi;D.M. Veira;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk;D.M. Weary

  • Bacterial Populations on Teat Ends of Dairy Cows Housed in Free Stalls and Bedded with Either Sand or Sawdust

    M. Zdanowicz;J.A. Shelford;C.B. Tucker;D.M. Weary

  • Technical note: validation of a system for monitoring individual feeding and drinking behavior and intake in group-housed cattle.

    N. Chapinal;D.M. Veira;D.M. Weary;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

  • Time of Feed Delivery Affects the Feeding and Lying Patterns of Dairy Cows

    T.J. DeVries;M.A.G. von Keyserlingk

Frequent Co-Authors

Daniel M. Weary
Daniel M. Weary University of British Columbia
Trevor J. DeVries
Trevor J. DeVries University of Guelph
D. M. Veira
D. M. Veira Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
A.M. de Passillé
A.M. de Passillé University of British Columbia
Jeffrey Rushen
Jeffrey Rushen University of British Columbia
Stephen J. LeBlanc
Stephen J. LeBlanc University of Guelph
Karen A. Beauchemin
Karen A. Beauchemin Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
Ken E. Leslie
Ken E. Leslie University of Guelph
Maria José Hötzel
Maria José Hötzel Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Herman W. Barkema
Herman W. Barkema University of Calgary

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