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Mizeck G. G. Chagunda

Mizeck G. G. Chagunda

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
33
Citations
3288
World Ranking
2057
National Ranking
170

Overview

Mizeck G. G. Chagunda is affiliated with the University of Hohenheim in Germany and focuses their research primarily within the Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with significant contributions in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Their work covers several subfields of study, including Genetics, Animal Science and Zoology, Agronomy and Crop Science, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, and Small Animals.

Main topics addressed in their research include:

  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
  • Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
  • Livestock Management and Performance Improvement
  • Livestock and Poultry Management

Chagunda's recent notable papers illustrate a focus on digital technologies, genetic improvement, and livestock productivity in low-income contexts, such as:

  • "Connected cows and cyber chickens? Stocktaking and case studies of digital livestock tools in Kenya and India," 2021, Agricultural Systems
  • "Phenomics and its potential impact on livestock development in low-income countries: innovative applications of emerging related digital technology," 2020, Animal Frontiers
  • "Breeding strategies for improving smallholder dairy cattle productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa," 2021, Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • "How Information Communication Technology Can Enhance Evidence-Based Decisions and Farm-to-Fork Animal Traceability for Livestock Farmers," 2020, The Scientific World JOURNAL
  • "Does the gender of farmers matter for improving small ruminant productivity? A Kenyan case study," 2021, Small Ruminant Research

Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Raphael Mrode
  • Jörn Bennewitz
  • Julie M.K. Ojango
  • Oluyinka Opoola
  • Okeyo Mwai

Chagunda often publishes in the following venues:

  • Frontiers in Genetics
  • Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • Journal of Dairy Science
  • Animals
  • Journal of Animal Science

Best Publications

  • On the use of physical activity monitoring for estrus detection in dairy cows.

    P. Løvendahl;M.G.G. Chagunda

  • Forage quality declines with rising temperatures, with implications for livestock production and methane emissions

    Mark A. Lee;Aaron P. Davis;Mizeck G. G. Chagunda;Pete Manning

  • Low body condition predisposes cattle to lameness: An 8-year study of one dairy herd.

    L. V. Randall;M. J. Green;M. G. G. Chagunda;C. Mason

  • L-lactate dehydrogenase and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase activities in bovine milk as indicators of non-specific mastitis

    Mizeck G. G. Chagunda;Torben Larsen;Martin Bjerring;Klaus L. Ingvartsen

  • Review: Selecting for improved feed efficiency and reduced methane emissions in dairy cattle.

    P. Løvendahl;G. F. Difford;B. Li;M. G. G. Chagunda

  • Prediction of the reproductive status of cattle on the basis of milk progesterone measures: model description.

    Nicolas C. Friggens;Mizeck G.G. Chagunda

  • A Model for Detection of Individual Cow Mastitis Based on an Indicator Measured in Milk

    Mizeck Chagunda;Nic Friggens;Morten Dam Rasmussen;Torben Larsen

  • On the use of a laser methane detector in dairy cows

    M. G. G. Chagunda;D. Ross;D. J. Roberts

  • Linking bone development on the caudal aspect of the distal phalanx with lameness during life.

    Reuben Newsome;Martin J Green;N J Bell;M G G Chagunda

  • A Stochastic Model Simulating Pathogen-Specific Mastitis Control in a Dairy Herd

    S. Østergaard;M.G.G. Chagunda;N.C. Friggens;T.W. Bennedsgaard

  • Effect of genotype and feeding regime on enteric methane, non-milk nitrogen and performance of dairy cows during the winter feeding period

    M.G.G. Chagunda;D.A.M. Römer;D.J. Roberts

  • Covariance among milking frequency, milk yield, and milk composition from automatically milked cows

    P. Løvendahl;M.G.G. Chagunda

  • Predicting Risk of Ketosis in Dairy Cows Using In-Line Measurements of β-Hydroxybutyrate: A Biological Model

    N.I. Nielsen;N.C. Friggens;M.G.G. Chagunda;K.L. Ingvartsen

  • Genetic parameters for predicted methane production and laser methane detector measurements

    Natalie K. Pickering;Mizeck G G Chagunda;Georgios Banos;R. Mrode

  • Estimating degree of mastitis from time-series measurements in milk: a test of a model based on lactate dehydrogenase measurements.

    Nic Friggens;Mizeck Chagunda;Martin Bjerring;C Ridder

  • Current trends in British dairy management regimens

    M.D. March;M.J. Haskell;M.G.G. Chagunda;F.M. Langford

  • The contribution of previous lameness events and body condition score to the occurrence of lameness in dairy herds: A study of 2 herds.

    L.V. Randall;M.J. Green;L.E. Green;M.G.G. Chagunda

  • Status of dairy cow management and fertility in smallholder farms in Malawi

    Liveness Jessica Banda;Liveness Jessica Banda;Leonard A Kamwanja;Mizeck Gift G Chagunda;Cheryl J Ashworth

  • Lameness in dairy heifers; impacts of hoof lesions present around first calving on future lameness, milk yield and culling risk

    L.V. Randall;Martin J. Green;M.G.G. Chagunda;C. Mason

  • Predisposing factors for involuntary culling in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows.

    Daniel Chiumia;Mizeck G G Chagunda;Alastair I Macrae;David J Roberts

  • Do methane measurements from a laser detector and an indirect open-circuit respiration calorimetric chamber agree sufficiently closely?

    M.G.G. Chagunda;T. Yan

  • Risk, knowledge and preventive measures of smallholder dairy farmers in northern Malawi with regard to zoonotic brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis.

    Stanly Fon Tebug;Gilson R Njunga;Mizeck G G Chagunda;Jacob P Mapemba

  • Assessing and managing intensification in smallholder dairy systems for food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Mizeck G. G. Chagunda;Agnes Mwangwela;Chisoni Mumba;Filomena Dos Anjos

  • Effect of cattle genotype and feeding regime on greenhouse gas emissions intensity in high producing dairy cows

    Stephen A. Ross;Mizeck G.G. Chagunda;Cairistiona F.E. Topp;Richard Ennos

  • Short communication: Genetic variation in estrus activity traits.

    P. Løvendahl;M.G.G. Chagunda

  • Smallholder dairy production in Northern Malawi: production practices and constraints

    Stanly Fon Tebug;Victor Kasulo;Susan Chikagwa-Malunga;Steffi Wiedemann

  • Characterisation of smallholder dairy production systems using animal welfare and milk quality.

    Bettie S. Kawonga;Mizeck G. G. Chagunda;Timothy N. Gondwe;Sera R. Gondwe

  • Evaluation of the breeding strategy for milk yield of Holstein Friesian cows on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi

    M. G. G. Chagunda;E. W. Bruns;J. M. King;C. B. A. Wollny

  • Effect of milk yield-based selection on some reproductive traits of Holstein Friesian cows on large-scale dairy farms in Malawi

    Mizeck Chagunda;E W Bruns;C B A Wollny;H M King

  • The effect of forage quality on predicted enteric methane production from dairy cows

    Mizeck G. G. Chagunda;Jennifer F. Flockhart;David J. Roberts

  • The perceived impact of climate change and variability on smallholder dairy production in northern Malawi

    Victor Kasulo;Susan Chikagwa-Malunga;Mizeck Chagunda;David Roberts

  • Phenotypic and genetic parameters for selected production and reproduction traits of Mpwapwa cattle in low-input production systems

    A.r. Chawala;A.r. Chawala;Georgios Banos;Georgios Banos;D.m. Komwihangilo;Andrew Peters

  • Positioning smallholder farmers in the dairy innovation system in Malawi: A perspective of actors and their roles

    Sylvia Chindime;Paul Kibwika;Mizeck Chagunda

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter Løvendahl
Peter Løvendahl Aarhus University
Martin J. Green
Martin J. Green University of Nottingham
Raphael A. Mrode
Raphael A. Mrode International Livestock Research Institute
Cheryl Ashworth
Cheryl Ashworth University of Edinburgh
Torben Larsen
Torben Larsen Aarhus University
Georgios Banos
Georgios Banos Scotland's Rural College
Richard A. Ennos
Richard A. Ennos University of Edinburgh
Laura E. Green
Laura E. Green University of Birmingham
John P. Gibson
John P. Gibson University of New England
Klaus Lønne Ingvartsen
Klaus Lønne Ingvartsen Aarhus University

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