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2026

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D-Index
50
Citations
10926
World Ranking
600
National Ranking
2

Metha Wanapat 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 Metha Wanapat sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 392 publications — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Metha Wanapat 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 Metha Wanapat sits on this spectrum.

20 D-Index: 5 scientists 21 D-Index: 22 scientists 22 D-Index: 31 scientists 23 D-Index: 44 scientists 24 D-Index: 53 scientists 25 D-Index: 66 scientists 26 D-Index: 80 scientists 27 D-Index: 101 scientists 28 D-Index: 106 scientists 29 D-Index: 116 scientists 30 D-Index: 154 scientists 31 D-Index: 158 scientists 32 D-Index: 143 scientists 33 D-Index: 137 scientists 34 D-Index: 126 scientists 35 D-Index: 134 scientists 36 D-Index: 112 scientists 37 D-Index: 115 scientists 38 D-Index: 105 scientists 39 D-Index: 111 scientists 40 D-Index: 107 scientists 41 D-Index: 87 scientists 42 D-Index: 74 scientists 43 D-Index: 62 scientists 44 D-Index: 61 scientists 45 D-Index: 41 scientists 46 D-Index: 51 scientists 47 D-Index: 43 scientists 48 D-Index: 28 scientists 49 D-Index: 47 scientists 50 D-Index: 40 scientists 51 D-Index: 34 scientists 52 D-Index: 33 scientists 53 D-Index: 43 scientists 54 D-Index: 16 scientists 55 D-Index: 32 scientists 56 D-Index: 21 scientists 57 D-Index: 18 scientists 58 D-Index: 28 scientists 59 D-Index: 33 scientists 60 D-Index: 17 scientists 61 D-Index: 21 scientists 62 D-Index: 18 scientists 63 D-Index: 21 scientists 64 D-Index: 9 scientists 65 D-Index: 20 scientists 66 D-Index: 11 scientists 67 D-Index: 16 scientists 68 D-Index: 12 scientists 69 D-Index: 17 scientists 70 D-Index: 13 scientists 71 D-Index: 15 scientists 72 D-Index: 11 scientists 73 D-Index: 11 scientists 74 D-Index: 14 scientists 75 D-Index: 5 scientists 76 D-Index: 6 scientists 77+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 50 D-Index — 81st percentile

81% 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 Thailand Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Thailand Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Thailand Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Thailand Leader Award

Overview

Metha Wanapat is affiliated with Khon Kaen University in Thailand and has contributed extensively to the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a total of 222 publications. The primary subfields of study include Agronomy and Crop Science, Plant Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science, and Genetics. Their research focuses notably on Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, covering 174 publications, alongside work in Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, Reproductive Physiology in Livestock, Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems, Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology, Cassava research and cyanide, and Phytase and its Applications.

Metha Wanapat has published numerous papers in several prominent journals and venues. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Animals (15 publications)
  • Animal Bioscience (12 publications)
  • Fermentation (11 publications)
  • Tropical Animal Health and Production (9 publications)
  • Veterinary Sciences (6 publications)

Selected recent papers by Metha Wanapat include:

  • "Nutritional composition of various insects and potential uses as alternative protein sources in animal diets," 2022, Animal Bioscience
  • "Altitude influences microbial diversity and herbage fermentation in the rumen of yaks," 2020, BMC Microbiology
  • "Improving sugarcane bagasse quality as ruminant feed with Lactobacillus, cellulase, and molasses," 2020, Journal of Animal Science and Technology
  • "Chemical Composition of Milk and Rumen Microbiome Diversity of Yak, Impacting by Herbage Grown at Different Phenological Periods on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau," 2020, Animals
  • ""The Yak"-A remarkable animal living in a harsh environment: An overview of its feeding, growth, production performance, and contribution to food security," 2023, Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Metha Wanapat frequently collaborates with several co-authors, with notable collaboration numbers as follows:

  • Anusorn Cherdthong (48 joint publications)
  • Maharach Matra (28 joint publications)
  • Srisan Phupaboon (15 joint publications)
  • Pajaree Totakul (14 joint publications)
  • Burarat Phesatcha (14 joint publications)

Best Publications

  • Effect of Ruminal NH3-N Levels on Ruminal Fermentation, Purine Derivatives, Digestibility and Rice Straw Intake in Swamp Buffaloes

    M. Wanapat;O. Pimpa

  • Effects of treating rice straw with urea or urea and calcium hydroxide upon intake, digestibility, rumen fermentation and milk yield of dairy cows

    Metha Wanapat;Sineenart Polyorach;Kitsada Boonnop;Chaowarit Mapato

  • Review: Alternative and novel feeds for ruminants: nutritive value, product quality and environmental aspects.

    A. Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau;Marketta Rinne;M. Lamminen;C. Mapato

  • New aspects and strategies for methane mitigation from ruminants

    Sanjay Kumar;Sanjay Kumar;Prasanta Kumar Choudhury;Maria Dolores Carro;Gareth Wyn Griffith

  • Use of real-time PCR technique in studying rumen cellulolytic bacteria population as affected by level of roughage in swamp buffalo.

    Metha Wanapat;Anusorn Cherdthong

  • Effect of coconut oil and garlic powder on in vitro fermentation using gas production technique

    P. Kongmun;M. Wanapat;P. Pakdee;C. Navanukraw

  • The use of molecular techniques based on ribosomal RNA and DNA for rumen microbial ecosystem studies: a review

    Weidong Deng;Weidong Deng;Dongmei Xi;Huaming Mao;Metha Wanapat

  • Fermentation characteristics and microbial protein synthesis in an in vitro system using cassava, rice straw and dried ruzi grass as substrates.

    K. Sommart;D. S. Parker;P. Rowlinson;M. Wanapat

  • A COMPARISON OF ALKALI TREATMENT METHODS TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIVE VALUE OF STRAW. I. DIGESTIBILITY AND METABOLIZABILITY

    M. Wanapat;F. Sundstøl;T.H. Garmo

  • Manipulation of rumen ecology by dietary lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.) powder supplementation.

    M. Wanapat;A. Cherdthong;P. Pakdee;S. Wanapat

  • Potential uses of local feed resources for ruminants

    Metha Wanapat

  • Development of feeding systems and strategies of supplementation to enhance rumen fermentation and ruminant production in the tropics

    Metha Wanapat;Sungchhang Kang;Sineenart Polyorach

  • Manipulation of Cassava Cultivation and Utilization to Improve Protein to Energy Biomass for Livestock Feeding in the Tropics

    M. Wanapat

  • Dietary sources and their effects on animal production and environmental sustainability

    Metha Wanapat;Anusorn Cherdthong;Kampanat Phesatcha;Sungchhang Kang

  • Enriching nutritive value of cassava root by yeast fermentation

    Krisada Boonnop;Metha Wanapat;Ngarmnit Nontaso;Sadudee Wanapat

  • Dairy science and health in the tropics: challenges and opportunities for the next decades.

    Lorenzo E. Hernández-Castellano;Jarlath E. Nally;Johanna Lindahl;Metha Wanapat

  • Manipulation of ruminal fermentation and methane production by dietary saponins and tannins from mangosteen peel and soapberry fruit

    Onanong Poungchompu;Metha Wanapat;Chalong Wachirapakorn;Sadudee Wanapat

  • Feeding of ruminants in the tropics based on local feed resources

    Metha. Wanapat

  • Manipulation of rumen fermentation and ecology of swamp buffalo by coconut oil and garlic powder supplementation

    P. Kongmun;M. Wanapat;P. Pakdee;C. Navanukraw

  • Effect of supplementation of garlic powder on rumen ecology and digestibility of nutrients in ruminants

    Metha Wanapat;Pichad Khejornsart;Pawadee Pakdee;Sadudee Wanapat

Frequent Co-Authors

Anusorn Cherdthong
Anusorn Cherdthong Khon Kaen University
Aila Vanhatalo
Aila Vanhatalo University of Helsinki
Christopher S. McSweeney
Christopher S. McSweeney Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
María Dolores Carro
María Dolores Carro Technical University of Madrid
Delia Grace
Delia Grace International Livestock Research Institute
Pietro Sampaio Baruselli
Pietro Sampaio Baruselli Universidade de São Paulo
André M. Almeida
André M. Almeida University of Lisbon
Laura Rinaldi
Laura Rinaldi University of Naples Federico II
Jianxin Liu
Jianxin Liu Zhejiang University
Giuseppe Cringoli
Giuseppe Cringoli University of Naples Federico II

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