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M.L. McGilliard

M.L. McGilliard

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
39
Citations
5205
World Ranking
1308
National Ranking
384

Overview

M.L. McGilliard is affiliated with Virginia Tech in the United States and has contributed research primarily within the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Veterinary science, and Medicine. Their work covers a range of subfields including Agronomy and Crop Science, Small Animals, Animal Science and Zoology, Genetics, and Dermatology.

The scientist's research topics focus on:

  • Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
  • Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
  • Genetic and Phenotypic Traits in Livestock
  • Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
  • Hair Growth and Disorders

McGilliard has published articles in several scientific journals, with the most frequent venues being:

  • Animals (2 publications)
  • Journal of Dairy Science (1 publication)

Selected recent papers include:

  • "Uneven milking intervals are adequate to achieve the benefits of increased milking frequency in early lactation," 2021, Journal of Dairy Science
  • "The Enhanced Milk Yield Effect of Early Lactation Increased Milking Frequency and Bovine Somatotropin Is Additive and Not Synergistic," 2023, Animals
  • "Effect of Supplemental Trace Mineral Source on Haircoat and Hair Loss in Adult Cats," 2025, Animals

The scientist collaborates frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • H.H. Webster
  • B.A. Corl
  • Laura A Amundson
  • A.A. Millican
  • Alyssa S. Cornelison

Best Publications

  • Interactions of High Milk Yield and Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cows

    R.L. Nebel;M.L. McGilliard

  • Time of Ovulation Relative to Mounting Activity in Dairy Cattle

    W.L. Walker;R.L. Nebel;M.L. McGilliard

  • Free Stall and Feed Bunk Requirements Relative to Behavior, Production and Individual Feed Intake in Dairy Cows

    T.H. Friend;C.E. Polan;M.L. McGilliard

  • Effects of elevated testicular temperature on morphology characteristics of ejaculated spermatozoa in the bovine

    C.J. Vogler;J.H. Bame;J.M. DeJarnette;M.L. McGilliard

  • Regulation of protein synthesis in mammary glands of lactating dairy cows by starch and amino acids

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  • Timing of artificial insemination of dairy cows: fixed time once daily versus morning and afternoon

    R.L. Nebel;W.L. Walker;M.L. McGilliard;C.H. Allen

  • Effects of scrotal insulation on viability characteristics of cryopreserved bovine semen.

    C.J. Vogler;R.G. Saacke;J.H. Bame;J.M. Dejarnette

  • Effect of prepartum dietary energy on condition score, postpartum energy, nitrogen partitions, and lactation production responses.

    J.B. Holter;M.J. Slotnick;H.H. Hayes;C.K. Bozak

  • Predicting ad libitum dry matter intake and yield of Holstein cows.

    J.B. Holter;J.W. West;M.L. McGilliard

  • Isoleucine, leucine, methionine, and threonine effects on mammalian target of rapamycin signaling in mammary tissue.

    S.I. Arriola Apelo;L.M. Singer;X.Y. Lin;M.L. McGilliard

  • Effect of Degradability of Dietary Protein and Fat on Ruminal, Blood, and Milk Components of Jersey and Holstein Cows

    L.A. Rodriguez;C.C. Stallings;J.H. Herbein;M.L. McGilliard

  • Influence of dietary fat and protein on body composition of Jersey bull calves

    S.A. Bascom;R.E. James;M.L. McGilliard;M. Van Amburgh

  • Influence of pooled colostrum or colostrum replacement on IgG and evaluation of animal plasma in milk replacer.

    C.M. Jones;R.E. James;J.D. Quigley;M.L. McGilliard

  • Phenotypic responses of chickens to long-term, bidirectional selection for juvenile body weight—Historical perspective

    E. A. Dunnington;C. F. Honaker;M. L. McGilliard;P. B. Siegel

  • Interrelationships With Estrous Behavior and Conception in Dairy Cattle

    Unknown

  • Predicting Ad Libitum Dry Matter Intake and Yields of Jersey Cows

    J.B. Holter;J.W. West;M.L. McGilliard;A.N. Pell

  • Interactions of energy and predicted metabolizable protein in determining nitrogen efficiency in the lactating dairy cow

    Unknown

  • Cow and herd variation in milk urea nitrogen concentrations in lactating dairy cattle.

    M. Aguilar;M.D. Hanigan;H.A. Tucker;B.L. Jones

  • Environmental and Management Factors Affecting Estrous Activity in Dairy Cattle

    Unknown

  • Evaluation of Reproductive Performance in Lactating Dairy Cows with Prostaglandin F2α, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, and Timed Artificial Insemination

    S.M. Jobst;R.L. Nebel;M.L McGilliard;K.D. Pelzer

  • Persistence of Residues in Milk Following Antibiotic Treatment of Dairy Cattle

    E.H. Seymour;G.M. Jones;M.L. McGilliard

  • Conception rates. 1. Derivation and estimates for effects of estrus detection on cow profitability.

    S.R. Pecsok;M.L. McGilliard;R.L. Nebel

  • The effects of experimentally induced Escherichia coli mastitis and flunixin meglumine administration on activity measures, feed intake, and milk parameters

    E.E. Yeiser;K.E. Leslie;M.L. McGilliard;C.S. Petersson-Wolfe

  • Reproductive and Metabolic Characteristics of Dairy Cattle Supplemented with β-Carotene

    E.M. Bindas;F.C. Gwazdauskas;R.J. Aiello;J.H. Herbein

  • Blood mineral, hormone, and osteocalcin responses of multiparous Jersey cows to an oral dose of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 or vitamin D3 before parturition.

    M.S. Taylor;K.F. Knowlton;M.L. McGilliard;W.M. Seymour

  • Comparisons of on-farm screening tests for detection of antibiotic residues.

    E.H. Seymour;G.M. Jones;M.L. McGilliard

  • Influence of Undegradability of Protein in the Diet on Intake, Daily Gain, Feed Efficiency, and Body Composition of Holstein Heifers

    D.L. Tomlinson;R.E. James;G.L. Bethard;M.L. McGilliard

  • Increase in Milk Yield of Commercial Dairy Herds Fed a Microbial and Enzyme Supplement

    M.L. McGilliard;C.C. Stallings

  • Lead Factors for Total Mixed Ration Formulation

    C.C. Stallings;M.L. McGilliard

  • Effectiveness of rump-mounted devices and androgenized females for detection of estrus in dairy cattle.

    F.C. Gwazdauskas;R.L. Nebel;D.J. Sprecher;W.D. Whittier

Frequent Co-Authors

J.H. Herbein
J.H. Herbein Virginia Tech
R.E. Pearson
R.E. Pearson Virginia Tech
J.B. Holter
J.B. Holter University of New Hampshire
B.G. Cassell
B.G. Cassell Virginia Tech
Ken E. Leslie
Ken E. Leslie University of Guelph
C.E. Polan
C.E. Polan Virginia Tech
M.E. Van Amburgh
M.E. Van Amburgh Cornell University
Dale E. Bauman
Dale E. Bauman Cornell University
Alice N. Pell
Alice N. Pell Cornell University

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