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Mary A. McNiven is affiliated with the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada, where their research focuses on aquatic sciences and biological processes relevant to aquaculture.

The scientist's recent publications demonstrate engagement with topics central to aquatic nutrition, growth, and reproductive biology. A notable paper published in 2024 in the Journal of Applied Aquaculture is titled "Northern shrimp ( Pandalus borealis ) protein hydrolyzate and oil promote flesh pigmentation and growth in post-smolt Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar )". This work addresses nutritional interventions for post-smolt Atlantic salmon, illustrating a connection between aquatic nutrition and species growth outcomes.

Mary A. McNiven's research interests span several main fields of study, including:

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Within these broad domains, McNiven also focuses on specific subfields such as:

  • Aquatic Science
  • Physiology

Their scholarly work covers key topics related to aquatic life and aquaculture, particularly in areas such as:

  • Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
  • Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
  • Aquatic life and conservation

Collaboration with other researchers forms an important part of their academic activity. Frequent coauthors include:

  • Sébastien Plante
  • France Béland
  • Jacques Gagnon

Mary A. McNiven has contributed work to the Journal of Applied Aquaculture, which is noted as a frequent venue for their scientific publication.

Best Publications

  • Growth rate, body composition and feed digestibility/conversion of growth-enhanced transgenic Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

    J. T. Cook;Mary A. McNiven;Gavin F. Richardson;A. M. Sutterlin

  • Effect of food deprivation on oxygen consumption and body composition of growth-enhanced transgenic Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

    J. T. Cook;A. M. Sutterlin;Mary A. McNiven

  • Management factors affecting stereotypies and body condition score in nonracing horses in Prince Edward Island.

    Julie L. Christie;Caroline J. Hewson;Christopher B. Riley;Mary A. McNiven

  • Evaluation of protein quality in fish meals by chemical and biological assays

    J. Stewart Anderson;Santosh P. Lall;Derek M. Anderson;Mary A. McNiven

  • Availability of amino acids from various fish meals fed to Atlantic salmon (Salmo solar)

    J.Stewart Anderson;Santosh P. Lall;Derek M. Anderson;Mary A. McNiven

  • Effects of dietary lipid level on liver and muscle lipid deposition in juvenile haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus L.

    D A Nanton;S P Lall;M A McNiven

  • The effect of anti-fouling treatments for the clubbed tunicate on the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis

    Neil LeBlanc;Jeff Davidson;Réjean Tremblay;Mary McNiven

  • Fatty acids of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) semen: Composition and effects on sperm functionality

    Franz Lahnsteiner;Nabil Mansour;Mary A. McNiven;Gavin F. Richardson

  • Metabolic rate of pre-smolt growth-enhanced transgenic Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).

    J.T. Cook;J.T. Cook;M.A. McNiven;A.M. Sutterlin

  • Effect of dietary lipid level on fatty acid β-oxidation and lipid composition in various tissues of haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus L.

    Dominic A Nanton;Santosh P Lall;Neil W Ross;Mary A McNiven

  • Source of dietary lipid affects sperm plasma membrane integrity and fertility in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum) after cryopreservation

    C. Pustowka;M A. McNiven;G F. Richardson;S P. Lall

  • The effect of dietary supplementation with blueberry, α-tocopherol or astaxanthin on oxidative stability of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) semen

    Nabil Mansour;Mary A. McNiven;Gavin F. Richardson

  • Quantitative Dietary Lysine Requirement of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Fingerlings

    J. S. Anderson;S. P. Lall;D. M. Anderson;Mary A. McNiven

  • Fresh storage of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) semen using a non-aqueous medium

    Mary A. McNiven;R. K. Gallant;Gavin F. Richardson

  • Nutritive value of raw and roasted sweet white lupins (Lupinus albus) for lactating dairy cows

    P. H. Robinson;Mary A. McNiven

  • Cryopreservation of Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus (L.), semen in various extenders and in three sizes of straw.

    G F. Richardson;T L. Miller;M A. McNiven

  • Dimethyl-acetamide as a cryoprotectant for rainbow trout spermatozoa.

    M.A. McNiven;R.K. Gallant;G.F. Richardson

  • In vitro methods of assessing the viability of rainbow trout spermatozoa.

    M.A. McNiven;R.K. Gallant;G.F. Richardson

  • Effect of extender composition and freezing rate on post-thaw motility and fertility of Arctic char, Salvelinus alpinus (L.), spermatozoa

    Nabil Mansour;Gavin F Richardson;Mary A McNiven

  • Influence of Roasting or Sodium Hydroxide Treatment of Barley on Digestion In Lactating Cows

    M.A. Mcniven;M.R. Weisbjerg;T. Hvelplund

  • Evaluation of raw and roasted lupin seeds as protein supplements for lactating cows

    C. K. Singh;P. H. Robinson;Mary A. McNiven

Frequent Co-Authors

Santosh P. Lall
Santosh P. Lall Lloyds Banking Group (United Kingdom)
P.H. Robinson
P.H. Robinson University of California, Davis
Franz Lahnsteiner
Franz Lahnsteiner University of Salzburg
Réjean Tremblay
Réjean Tremblay Université du Québec à Rimouski
Henrik Stryhn
Henrik Stryhn University of Prince Edward Island
Liv Torunn Mydland
Liv Torunn Mydland Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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