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40
Citations
9924
World Ranking
1129
National Ranking
334

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2018 - Journal of Dairy Science Highly Cited Awards, American Dairy Science Association
  • 2010 - American Feed Industry Association Award, American Dairy Science Association

Overview

M.E. Van Amburgh is affiliated with Cornell University in the United States and has an extensive publication record primarily in the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their research spans various subfields, including Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics, Small Animals, Animal Science and Zoology, and Environmental Chemistry.

The scientist's work broadly covers topics related to Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, Reproductive Physiology in Livestock, Genetic and Phenotypic Traits in Livestock, Animal Health and Immunology, Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock, Turfgrass Adaptation and Management, and Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics.

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Van Amburgh include:

  • Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum in multiparous Holstein cows: Lactation performance and plasma amino acid concentrations (2021, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • Characterization of the nutritive value of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) dominated pastures using updated chemical methods with application for the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (2020, Animal Feed Science and Technology)
  • Rumen metabolism, omasal flow of nutrients, and microbial dynamics in lactating dairy cows fed fresh perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) not supplemented or supplemented with rolled barley grain (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • Enteric Methane Emissions Prediction in Dairy Cattle and Effects of Monensin on Methane Emissions: A Meta-Analysis (2023, Animals)
  • Effects of rumen-protected methionine or methionine analogs in starter on plasma metabolites, growth, and efficiency of Holstein calves from 14 to 91 d of age (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)

Van Amburgh frequently collaborates with several coauthors, including P.A. LaPierre, Andres F. Ortega, R.A. Molano, T.A. Westhoff, and Sabine Mann, indicating a consistent network of research partnerships.

Publication venues where Van Amburgh has contributed multiple times include:

  • Journal of Dairy Science
  • JDS Communications
  • Animal Feed Science and Technology
  • Animal - Science Proceedings
  • Animals

The scientist has received recognition in the form of the Journal of Dairy Science Highly Cited Awards from the American Dairy Science Association in 2018 and the American Feed Industry Association Award in 2010, both awarded by the American Dairy Science Association.

Best Publications

  • The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System model for evaluating herd nutrition and nutrient excretion

    D.G Fox;L.O Tedeschi;T.P Tylutki;J.B Russell

  • Preweaning milk replacer intake and effects on long-term productivity of dairy calves.

    F. Soberon;E. Raffrenato;R.W. Everett;M.E. Van Amburgh

  • Dietary Fatty Acid Sources Affect Conjugated Linoleic Acid Concentrations in Milk from Lactating Dairy Cows

    Miriam L. Kelly;Julie R. Berry;Debra A. Dwyer;J.M. Griinari

  • Effect of intake of pasture on concentrations of conjugated linoleic acid in milk of lactating cows.

    M.L. Kelly;E.S. Kolver;D.E. Bauman;M.E. Van Amburgh

  • Decreased concentration of plasma leptin in periparturient dairy cows is caused by negative energy balance.

    SS Block;WR Butler;RA Ehrhardt;AW Bell

  • The role of pH in regulating ruminal methane and ammonia production

    R P Lana;J B Russell;M E Van Amburgh

  • Composition of growth of Holstein calves fed milk replacer from birth to 105-kilogram body weight.

    M.C. Diaz;M.E. Van Amburgh;J.M. Smith;J.M. Kelsey

  • The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System: Updates to the model and evaluation of version 6.5

    M. E. Van Amburgh;E. A. Collao-Saenz;R. J. Higgs;D. A. Ross

  • Nitrogen metabolism and recycling in Holstein heifers.

    J. C. Marini;M. E. Van Amburgh

  • Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System: A model for precision feeding of dairy cattle

    T.P. Tylutki;D.G. Fox;V.M. Durbal;L.O. Tedeschi

  • Effects of three prepubertal body growth rates on performance of holstein heifers during first lactation

    M.E. Van Amburgh;D.M. Galton;D.E. Bauman;R.W. Everett

  • Development of a specific radioimmunoassay to measure physiological changes of circulating leptin in cattle and sheep.

    RA Ehrhardt;RM Slepetis;J Siegal-Willott;ME Van Amburgh

  • Lactation Biology Symposium: The effect of nutrient intake from milk or milk replacer of preweaned dairy calves on lactation milk yield as adults: a meta-analysis of current data.

    F. Soberon;M. E. Van Amburgh

  • Alterations of pH in response to increased dietary protein in cattle are unique to the uterus

    C C Elrod;M Van Amburgh;W R Butler

  • Updating the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System feed library and analyzing model sensitivity to feed inputs.

    R.J. Higgs;L.E. Chase;D.A. Ross;M.E. Van Amburgh

  • Effect of nitrogen intake on nitrogen recycling and urea transporter abundance in lambs.

    J. C. Marini;J. D. Klein;J. M. Sands;M. E. Van Amburgh

  • Developmental and nutritional regulation of the prepubertal heifer mammary gland: I. Parenchyma and fat pad mass and composition

    MJ Meyer;Anthony Capuco;DA Ross;LM Lintault

  • Developmental and nutritional regulation of the prepubertal bovine mammary gland: II. Epithelial cell proliferation, parenchymal accretion rate, and allometric growth.

    MJ Meyer;Anthony Capuco;DA Ross;LM Lintault

  • Composition and functional capacity of blood mononuclear leukocyte populations from neonatal calves on standard and intensified milk replacer diets.

    B.J. Nonnecke;M.R. Foote;J.M. Smith;B.A. Pesch

  • Effect of varying carbohydrate and fat content of milk replacer on body composition of Holstein bull calves

    J N Tikofsky;M E Van Amburgh;D A Ross

  • Effect of nutrient intake on the development of the somatotropic axis and its responsiveness to GH in Holstein bull calves

    J M Smith;M E Van Amburgh;M C Díaz;M C Lucy

  • Predicting Requirements for Growth, Maturity, and Body Reserves in Dairy Cattle

    D.G. Fox;M.E. Van Amburgh;T.P. Tylutki

  • Effect of lignin linkages with other plant cell wall components on in vitro and in vivo neutral detergent fiber digestibility and rate of digestion of grass forages

    E. Raffrenato;E. Raffrenato;R. Fievisohn;K.W. Cotanch;R.J. Grant

  • Demonstration of a role for insulin in the regulation of leptin in lactating dairy cows.

    S. S. Block;R. P. Rhoads;D. E. Bauman;R. A. Ehrhardt

  • Regulation of gene expression in the bovine mammary gland by ovarian steroids.

    EE Connor;MJ Meyer;RW Li;ME Van Amburgh

  • Nutritional and Developmental Regulation of Plasma Leptin in Dairy Cattle

    S.S. Block;J.M. Smith;R.A. Ehrhardt;M.C. Diaz

  • Applications of uNDF in Ration Modeling and Formulation

    K. W. Cotanch;R. J. Grant;M. E. Van Amburgh;A. Zontini

  • Effect of Estrogen on Leptin and Expression of Leptin Receptor Transcripts in Prepubertal Dairy Heifers

    S.R. Thorn;M.J. Meyer;M.E. Van Amburgh;Y.R. Boisclair

  • The effect of starch-, fiber-, or sugar-based supplements on nitrogen utilization in grazing dairy cows

    R.J. Higgs;A.J. Sheahan;K. Mandok;M.E. Van Amburgh

  • Evaluation of National Research Council and Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein Systems for Predicting Requirements of Holstein Heifers

    M.E. Van Amburgh;D.G. Fox;D.M. Galton;D.E. Bauman

  • Effects of body weight and nutrition on histological mammary development in Holstein heifers.

    KM Daniels;ML McGilliard;MJ Meyer;ME Van Amburgh

  • Estrogen-dependent responses of the mammary fat pad in prepubertal dairy heifers.

    MJ Meyer;Anthony Capuco;YR Boisclair;ME Van Amburgh

Frequent Co-Authors

Danny G. Fox
Danny G. Fox Cornell University
L.E. Chase
L.E. Chase Cornell University
Elliot Block
Elliot Block Princeton University
Michael A. Steele
Michael A. Steele University of Guelph
R.W. Everett
R.W. Everett Cornell University
Dale E. Bauman
Dale E. Bauman Cornell University
Guido J. E. J. Hooiveld
Guido J. E. J. Hooiveld Wageningen University & Research
Thomas R. Overton
Thomas R. Overton Cornell University
Brian C. McCarthy
Brian C. McCarthy Ohio University
Erin E. Connor
Erin E. Connor University of Delaware

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