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 M.J. VandeHaar sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 137 publications — 49th percentile
49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.
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 M.J. VandeHaar sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 44 D-Index — 73rd percentile
73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.
M.J. VandeHaar is affiliated with Michigan State University in the United States. Their research focuses primarily on agricultural and biological sciences, with specific attention to biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The scientist's work extensively covers subfields such as agronomy and crop science, genetics, animal science and zoology, small animals, and nutrition and dietetics.
The main topics explored in their research include genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, reproductive physiology in livestock, ruminant nutrition and digestive physiology, effects of environmental stressors on livestock, animal health and immunology, genetic mapping and diversity in plants and animals, and infant nutrition and health.
VandeHaar has published a substantial number of papers, with a strong presence in the Journal of Dairy Science as the primary venue for dissemination of research findings. Other frequent publication venues include JDS Communications, Metabolites, Annual Review of Animal Biosciences, and Frontiers in Genetics.
Among the recent papers attributed to VandeHaar are the following:
Frequent collaborators in their research include:
R.E.B. Cameron;P.B. Dyk;T.H. Herdt;J.B. Kaneene
K. S. Bartlett;F. K. McKeith;M. J. VandeHaar;G. E. Dahl
M.J. VandeHaar;N. St-Pierre
L.E. Davis Rincker;M.J. VandeHaar;C.A. Wolf;J.S. Liesman
Michael J. Vandehaar;G. Yousif;B. K. Sharma;T. H. Herdt
E.G. Brown;M.J. VandeHaar;K.M. Daniels;J.S. Liesman
S.J. Moore;M.J. VandeHaar;B.K. Sharma;T.E. Pilbeam
M.J. VandeHaar;L.E. Armentano;K. Weigel;D.M. Spurlock
E.G. Brown;M.J. VandeHaar;K.M. Daniels;J.S. Liesman
R.P. Radcliff;M.J. Vandehaar;L.T. Chapin;T.E. Pilbeam
R.P. Radcliff;M.J. Vandehaar;A.L. Skidmore;L.T. Chapin
Michael J. Vandehaar
RJ Tempelman;DM Spurlock;MP Coffey;RF Veerkamp
L.F.P. Silva;M.J. VandeHaar;M.S. Weber Nielsen;G.W. Smith
SL Aitken;EL Karcher;P Rezamand;JC Gandy
B.K. Sharma;M.J. Vandehaar;N.K. Ames
M J VandeHaar;B M Moats-Staats;M L Davenport;J L Walker
M.J. Vandehaar;B.K. Sharma;R.L. Fogwell
C. Yao;D.M. Spurlock;L.E. Armentano;C.D. Page
Steven P. Suchyta;Sue Sipkovsky;Robert G. Halgren;Rachael Kruska
B. Li;L. Fang;D.J. Null;J.L. Hutchison
J.P. Boerman;S.B. Potts;M.J. VandeHaar;A.L. Lock
If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.
For students interested in Animal Science and Veterinary studies, exploring related online degrees can broaden your career opportunities. Programs in exercise science, for example, offer valuable insights into physiology and biomechanics, which are applicable to animal health and rehabilitation. If you're considering a flexible study option, the online degree in exercise science can be an excellent pathway.
Beyond the core animal science field, careers in organizational leadership and management are also relevant. Positions like athletic director combine leadership skills with an understanding of biology and health sciences. To learn about career options and earning potential, the resource on athletic director provides a clear overview.
Additionally, accreditation plays a critical role in certification and employment prospects. Programs such as the bcaba accredited programs ensure that coursework aligns with industry standards, which is essential when pursuing specialized roles in animal behavior and therapy.
For those interested in mental health and educational support within veterinary or animal-related fields, psychology programs offer useful skills. Consider exploring nasp approved online school psychology programs that prepare students for interventions critical to welfare and behavioral health applications.
City University of Hong Kong
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Saskatchewan
University of Wollongong
University of Würzburg
Maastricht University
University of Tasmania
Johns Hopkins University
Aalto University
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
National Institutes of Health
University of Palermo
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
University of Groningen
Roma Tre University
