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D-Index
33
Citations
4409
World Ranking
1976
National Ranking
74

Paulo Sávio Lopes 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 Paulo Sávio Lopes sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 301 publications — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Paulo Sávio Lopes 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 Paulo Sávio Lopes sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 33 D-Index — 39th percentile

39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

Overview

Paulo Sávio Lopes is affiliated with Universidade Federal de Viçosa in Brazil. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Within these domains, their work emphasizes Genetics, Animal Science and Zoology, Agronomy and Crop Science, Plant Science, and Small Animals.

The scientist's research themes cover a variety of topics related to genetics and livestock, including:

  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
  • Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
  • Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Genetics and Plant Breeding
  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Paulo Sávio Lopes has contributed to several research articles, some of which include the following recent papers:

  • "Applying the Metafounders Approach for Genomic Evaluation in a Multibreed Beef Cattle Population," 2020, published in Frontiers in Genetics
  • "Comparing Alternative Single-Step GBLUP Approaches and Training Population Designs for Genomic Evaluation of Crossbred Animals," 2020, published in Frontiers in Genetics
  • "GWAS and gene networks for milk-related traits from test-day multiple lactations in Portuguese Holstein cattle," 2020, published in Journal of Applied Genetics
  • "Estimated genetic associations among reproductive traits in Nellore cattle using Bayesian analysis," 2020, published in Animal Reproduction Science
  • "Genetic parameters, genome-wide association and gene networks for milk and reproductive traits in Guzerá cattle," 2020, published in Livestock Science

The frequent publication venues for their work include:

  • Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • Livestock Science
  • Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia
  • Frontiers in Genetics
  • Tropical Animal Health and Production

Collaboration plays a significant role in Lopes' research output. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Renata Veroneze
  • Fabyano Fonseca e Silva
  • Daniele Botelho Diniz Marques
  • Delvan Alves da Silva
  • Eula Regina Carrara

Best Publications

  • Analyses of growth curves of nellore cattle by multiple-trait and random regression models.

    P. R. C. Nobre;I. Misztal;S. Tsuruta;J. K. Bertrand

  • Candidate gene expression and intramuscular fat content in pigs.

    N.V.L. Serão;R. Veroneze;A.M.F. Ribeiro;L.L. Verardo

  • Revealing new candidate genes for reproductive traits in pigs: combining Bayesian GWAS and functional pathways.

    Lucas L. Verardo;Lucas L. Verardo;Fabyano F. Silva;Marcos S. Lopes;Ole Madsen

  • Estimation of genetic parameters for test-day milk yield in Holstein cows using a random regression model

    Jaime Araujo Cobuci;Ricardo Frederico Euclydes;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Claudio Napolis Costa

  • Seleção genômica ampla (GWS) e maximização da eficiência do melhoramento genético

    Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Rogério Luíz da Silva;Ismael Eleotério Pires

  • Curva de lactação na raça Guzerá

    Jaime Araujo Cobuci;Ricardo Frederico Euclydes;Rui da Silva Verneque;Roberto Luiz Teodoro

  • Weighted single-step GWAS and gene network analysis reveal new candidate genes for semen traits in pigs.

    Daniele B. D. Marques;John W. M. Bastiaansen;Marleen L. W. J. Broekhuijse;Marcos S. Lopes

  • Genetic diversity between herds of Alpine and Saanen dairy goats and the naturalized Brazilian Moxotó breed

    Adriana Mello de Araújo;Adriana Mello de Araújo;Simone Eliza Facioni Guimarães;Thea Mírian Medeiros Machado;Paulo Sávio Lopes

  • Linkage disequilibrium and haplotype block structure in six commercial pig lines

    R. Veroneze;P. S. Lopes;S. E. F. Guimarães;F. F. Silva

  • Análises da persistência na lactação de vacas da raça Holandesa, usando produção no dia do controle e modelo de regressão aleatória

    Jaime Araujo Cobuci;Ricardo Frederico Euclydes;Claudio Napolis Costa;Paulo Savio Lopes

  • Associations of leptin gene polymorphisms with production traits in pigs

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  • Estimação de parâmetros genéticos para características de crescimento de ovinos Santa Inês utilizando modelos uni e multicaracterísticas

    J.L.R. Sarmento;R.A. Torres;W.H. Sousa;C.S. Pereira

  • Exigência de fósforo disponível para frangos de corte machos e fêmeas de 1 a 21 dias de idade

    Richard Cesar Runho;Paulo Cezar Gomes;Horacio Santiago Rostagno;Luiz Fernando Teixeira Albino

  • Avaliação do crescimento de bovinos jovens da raça Tabapuã, por meio de análises de funções de covariâncias

    Eduardo Shiguero Sakaguti;Martinho de Almeida e Silva;Richard Louis Quaas;Elias Nunes Martins

  • Sire evaluation for total number born in pigs using a genomic reaction norms approach

    F.F. Silva;H.A. Mulder;E.F. Knol;M.S. Lopes

  • Avaliação da introdução de tecnologias no sistema de produção de gado de corte no Pantanal

    Urbano Gomes Pinto de Abreu;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Robledo de Almeida Torres;Heleno do Nascimento Santos

  • Improved estimation of inbreeding and kinship in pigs using optimized SNP panels

    Marcos S Lopes;Fabyano F Silva;Barbara Harlizius;Naomi Duijvesteijn

  • Genetic parameters of milk production and reproduction traits of Girolando cattle in Brazil

    Ali William Canaza-Cayo;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Jaime Araújo Cobuci;Marta Fonseca Martins

  • Linkage disequilibrium patterns and persistence of phase in purebred and crossbred pig ( Sus scrofa ) populations

    Renata Veroneze;Renata Veroneze;John W M Bastiaansen;Egbert F Knol;Simone E F Guimarães

  • Expression profile of genes associated with mastitis in dairy cattle

    Isabela Fonseca;Priscila Vendramini Silva;Carla Christine Lange;Marta F.M. Guimarães

  • A genome-wide association study reveals a novel candidate gene for sperm motility in pigs

    D.B. Diniz;M.S. Lopes;M.L.W.J. Broekhuijse;P.S. Lopes

  • Bayesian GWAS and network analysis revealed new candidate genes for number of teats in pigs

    L L Verardo;F F Silva;L Varona;M D V Resende

  • Relationship between the Porcine Stress Syndrome gene and pork quality traits of F2 pigs resulting from divergent crosses

    Guilherme de Oliveira Band;Simone Eliza Facioni Guimarães;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Alex Sandro Schierholt

  • Relationship between the Porcine Stress Syndrome gene and carcass and performance traits in F2 pigs resulting from divergent crosses

    Guilherme de Oliveira Band;Simone Eliza Facioni Guimarães;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Jane de Oliveira Peixoto

  • Carcass and ham quality characteristics of heavy pigs from different genetic groups intended for the production of dry-cured hams.

    J.V. Peloso;P.S. Lopes;L.A.M. Gomide;S.E.F. Guimarães

  • Genetic trend estimates for milk yield production and fertility traits of the Girolando cattle in Brazil

    Ali William Canaza-Cayo;Jaime Araújo Cobuci;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Robledo de Almeida Torres

  • Genetic evaluation of growth in Nellore cattle by multiple-trait and random regression models

    P. R. C. Nobre;I. Misztal;S. Tsuruta;J. K. Bertrand

  • Genomic selection for boar taint compounds and carcass traits in a commercial pig population

    Carolina Filardi de Campos;Marcos Soares Lopes;Fabyano Fonseca e Silva;Renata Veroneze

  • Association between G316A growth hormone polymorphism and economic traits in pigs

    Danielle Assis de Faria;Simone Eliza Facioni Guimarães;Paulo Sávio Lopes;Aldrin Vieira Pires

Frequent Co-Authors

Simone Eliza Facioni Guimarães
Simone Eliza Facioni Guimarães Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Fabyano Fonseca e Silva
Fabyano Fonseca e Silva Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende
Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
Egbert F. Knol
Egbert F. Knol Topigs Norsvin (Netherlands)
Marcos Vinícius Gualberto Barbosa da Silva
Marcos Vinícius Gualberto Barbosa da Silva Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
Victor de Freitas
Victor de Freitas University of Porto
Luis Varona
Luis Varona University of Zaragoza
Samuel Rezende Paiva
Samuel Rezende Paiva Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation
Nuno Mateus
Nuno Mateus University of Porto
Cosme Damião Cruz
Cosme Damião Cruz Universidade Federal de Viçosa

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