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Marcia I Endres is affiliated with the University of Minnesota in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Veterinary studies, contributing significantly to related subfields such as Agronomy and Crop Science, Small Animals, Animal Science and Zoology, Genetics, and Insect Science.

The scientist's work broadly covers key topics including:

  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
  • Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
  • Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
  • Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Marcia I Endres has contributed research findings extensively through publications mostly in the Journal of Dairy Science, where they have published 10 papers. Other frequent publication venues include Animals, Research Society and Development, JDS Communications, and Animal Reproduction Science.

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Marcia I Endres include:

  • Symposium review: Future of housing for dairy cattle, 2020, Journal of Dairy Science
  • Assessment of milk yield and composition, early reproductive performance, and herd removal in multiparous dairy cattle based on the week of diagnosis of hyperketonemia in early lactation, 2022, Journal of Dairy Science
  • The effect of individual versus pair housing of dairy heifer calves during the preweaning period on measures of health, performance, and behavior up to 16 weeks of age, 2020, Journal of Dairy Science
  • Youth and adult public views of dairy calf housing options, 2020, Journal of Dairy Science
  • Association between early postpartum rumination time and peak milk yield in dairy cows, 2021, Journal of Dairy Science

Collaboration appears to be a significant aspect of their work, with frequent co-authors including Brad Heins, R.K. Perttu, Mateus Peiter, L.S. Caixeta, and Aaron Rendahl, reflecting joint research efforts in various projects related to dairy science and livestock management.

Best Publications

  • Prevalence of Lameness in High-Producing Holstein Cows Housed in Freestall Barns in Minnesota

    L.A. Espejo;M.I. Endres;J.A. Salfer

  • Association between hygiene scores and somatic cell scores in dairy cattle.

    Jeffrey K. Reneau;Anthony J. Seykora;Bradley J. Heins;Marcia I. Endres

  • Performance and Welfare of Dairy Cows in an Alternative Housing System in Minnesota

    A. E. Barberg;Marcia I Endres;James A Salfer;J. K. Reneau

  • Behavior of Dairy Cows in an Alternative Bedded-Pack Housing System

    M.I. Endres;A.E. Barberg

  • Herd-level risk factors for lameness in high-producing holstein cows housed in freestall barns.

    L.A. Espejo;M.I. Endres

  • Compost Dairy Barn Layout and Management Recommendations

    Kevin A. Janni;Marcia I. Endres;Jeffrey K. Reneau;Wayne W. Schoper

  • Characterization of peripartum rumination and activity of cows diagnosed with metabolic and uterine diseases

    Daniela N. Liboreiro;Karine S. Machado;Paula R.B. Silva;Milton M. Maturana

  • Effect of Corn Silage Hybrid on Dry Matter Yield, Nutrient Composition, In Vitro Digestion, Intake by Dairy Heifers, and Milk Production by Dairy Cows

    C.S. Ballard;E.D. Thomas;D.S. Tsang;P. Mandebvu

  • Short communication: Effect of feed barrier design on the behavior of loose-housed lactating dairy cows.

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

  • Compost Dairy Barns in Minnesota: A Descriptive Study

    Abby E. Barberg;Marcia I. Endres;Kevin A. Janni

  • Animal welfare in cross-ventilated, compost-bedded pack, and naturally ventilated dairy barns in the upper Midwest

    K. M. Lobeck;Marcia I Endres;E. M. Shane;Sandra M Godden

  • Technical note: Validation of an ear-tag accelerometer sensor to determine rumination, eating, and activity behaviors of grazing dairy cattle.

    G.M. Pereira;B.J. Heins;M.I. Endres

  • Alternative Bedding Materials for Compost Bedded Pack Barns in Minnesota: A Descriptive Study

    E. M. Shane;Marcia I Endres;Kevin A Janni

  • Management and characteristics of recycled manure solids used for bedding in Midwest freestall dairy herds.

    A.W. Husfeldt;M.I. Endres;J.A. Salfer;K.A. Janni

  • Symposium review: Future of housing for dairy cattle.

    P.J. Galama;W. Ouweltjes;M.I. Endres;J.R. Sprecher

  • Comparison of microbial fermentation in the rumen of dairy cows and dual flow continuous culture

    H.R. Mansfield;M.I. Endres;M.D. Stern

  • Effect of feeding silages from corn hybrids selected for leafiness or grain to lactating dairy cattle.

    C. S. Kuehn;J. G. Linn;D. G. Johnson;H. G. Jung;H. G. Jung

  • Associations between management practices and within-pen prevalence of calf diarrhea and respiratory disease on dairy farms using automated milk feeders

    Catalina Medrano-Galarza;Catalina Medrano-Galarza;Stephen J. LeBlanc;Stephen J. LeBlanc;Andria Jones-Bitton;Trevor J. DeVries;Trevor J. DeVries

  • Association between stall surface and some animal welfare measurements in freestall dairy herds using recycled manure solids for bedding

    A. W. Husfeldt;Marcia I Endres

  • Social stressors and their effects on immunity and health of periparturient dairy cows1

    Ricardo C. Chebel;Ricardo C. Chebel;Paula R.B. Silva;Márcia I. Endres;Michael A. Ballou

  • Factors associated with dairy calf health in automated feeding systems in the Upper Midwest United States.

    M.W. Jorgensen;A. Adams-Progar;A.M. de Passillé;J. Rushen

  • Effect of stocking density on social, feeding, and lying behavior of prepartum dairy animals

    K.M. Lobeck-Luchterhand;P.R.B. Silva;R.C. Chebel;M.I. Endres

  • Use of thermal imaging for identification of foot lesions in dairy cattle

    A. Orman;M. I. Endres

  • Housing, management characteristics, and factors associated with lameness, hock lesion, and hygiene of lactating dairy cattle on Upper Midwest United States dairy farms using automatic milking systems.

    James A. Salfer;Justin M. Siewert;Marcia I. Endres

Frequent Co-Authors

Ricardo C. Chebel
Ricardo C. Chebel University of Florida
Sandra M Godden
Sandra M Godden University of Minnesota
Jeffrey Rushen
Jeffrey Rushen University of British Columbia
Stephen J. LeBlanc
Stephen J. LeBlanc University of Guelph
Hugh Chester-Jones
Hugh Chester-Jones University of Minnesota, Waseca
Trevor J. DeVries
Trevor J. DeVries University of Guelph
Brian A Crooker
Brian A Crooker University of Minnesota
J.G. Linn
J.G. Linn University of Minnesota
Marshall D Stern
Marshall D Stern University of Minnesota
A.M. de Passillé
A.M. de Passillé University of British Columbia

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