2026 Robert J. Hudson: Animal Science and Veterinary Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Animal Science and Veterinary	42	987	74	140	7247

Overview

Robert J. Hudson was affiliated with the University of Alberta in Canada. Their research encompassed multiple areas within environmental science, with a focus on subfields including history and philosophy of science, materials chemistry, pollution, ecology, and building and construction.

The scientist's work involved a range of main topics such as wastewater treatment and nitrogen removal, microbial community ecology and physiology, anaerobic digestion and biogas production, history of science and medicine, as well as diverse historical and scientific studies and rangeland management and livestock ecology. Their studies also covered crystallization and solubility investigations.

Hudson contributed to several publications across various venues. Notable papers included:

"Spatial and temporal differences in the composition and structure of bacterial assemblages in biofilms of a rotating algal-bacterial contactor system treating high-strength anaerobic digester filtrate," 2020, Bioresource Technology Reports
"George E. Smith; Raghav Seth. Brownian Motion and Molecular Reality: A Study in Theory-Mediated Measurement. (Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science.) 468 pp., bibl., index. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020. $99 (cloth); ISBN 9780190098025. E-book available.," 2022, Isis
"CCDC 1982414: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination," 2020, The Cambridge Structural Database
"Corrigibility Transformation: Constructing Goals That Accept Updates," 2025, arXiv (Cornell University)

Frequent coauthors in Hudson's research included Daniel B. Johnson, Lance Schideman, Thomas Canam, Jacob D. Hosen, and Richard G. Morgan.

Research contributions were published in venues such as Bioresource Technology Reports, Isis, The Cambridge Structural Database, and arXiv (Cornell University).

Best Publications

Seasonal energy expenditures and thermoregulatory responses of moose

Lyle A. Renecker;Robert J. Hudson

279
Citations
Seasonal changes in body composition of mature female caribou and calves (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) on an arctic island with limited winter resources

J. Z. Adamczewski;C. C. Gates;R. J. Hudson;M. A. Price

179
Citations
Analysis of movements and behavior of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) using hidden Markov models

Alastair Franke;Terry Caelli;Robert J Hudson

150
Citations
Impacts of grazing systems on soil compaction and pasture production in Alberta

N. T. Donkor;J. V. Gedir;R. J. Hudson;E. W. Bork

143
Citations
Estimation of Dry Matter Intake of Free-Ranging Moose

Lyle A. Renecker;Robert J. Hudson

139
Citations
Seasonal foraging rates of free-ranging moose

Lyle A. Renecker;Robert J. Hudson

139
Citations
MOOSE HABITAT PREFERENCES IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING AVAILABILITY

Terrance J. Osko;Michelle N. Hiltz;Robert J. Hudson;Shawn M. Wasel

117
Citations
Limiting effects of snow on seasonal habitat use and diets of caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) on Coats Island, Northwest Territories, Canada

J. Z. Adamczewski;C. C. Gates;B. M. Soutar;R. J. Hudson

108
Citations
Herbivore Dynamics in Southern Narok, Kenya

John G. Stelfox;Donald G. Peden;Helmut Epp;Robert J. Hudson

102
Citations
Chemical composition of antlers from wapiti (Cervus elaphus)

Hoon H. Sunwoo;Takuo Nakano;Robert J. Hudson;Jeong S. Sim

100
Citations
Foraging Ecology of Bison in Aspen Boreal Habitats

Unknown

100
Citations
Winter energy balance and activity of female caribou on Coats Island, Northwest Territories: the relative importance of foraging and body reserves

J. Z. Adamczewski;R. J. Hudson;C. C. Gates

96
Citations
Social organization of feral horses in western Canada

Unknown

89
Citations
Optimal grazing of wapiti (Cervus elaphus) on grassland: Patch and feeding station departure rules

Zhigang Jiang;Robert J. Hudson

86
Citations
Seasonal activity budgets of moose in aspen-dominated boreal forests

Lyle A. Renecker;Robert J. Hudson

74
Citations
Changes in diets of wapiti during a hunting season.

Luigi E. Morgantini;Robert J. Hudson

72
Citations
Digestive kinetics of moose (Alces alces), wapiti (Cervus elaphus) and cattle

Unknown

72
Citations
Simulation of conservation and management of woodland caribou

Piotr Weclaw;Robert J Hudson

70
Citations
Effects of Posture and Activity on Metabolic Responses of Wapiti to Cold

C. Cormack Gates;Robert J. Hudson

67
Citations
Foraging rates of wapiti on green and cured pastures

Unknown

65
Citations
DETERMINANTS OF SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP

Norman H. Shannon;Robert J. Hudson;Vernon C. Brink;Warren D. Kitts

59
Citations
Nutritional Significance of Wapiti (Cervus Elaphus) Migrations to Alpine Ranges in Western Alberta, Canada

Luigi E. Morgantini;Robert J. Hudson

57
Citations
Efficiency of Utilization of Bulrush Rhizomes by Lesser Snow Geese

Bruce A. Burton;Robert J. Hudson;Darrel D. Bragg

32
Citations
Reproductive performance of farmed wapiti (Cervus elaphus nelsoni )

R.J. Hudson;H.M. Kozak;J.Z. Adamczewski;C.D. Olsen

31
Citations
Ecological metabolism of moose in aspen-dominated boreal forests, central Alberta

Lyle A. Renecker;Robert J. Hudson

29
Citations
Telemetered heart rate as an index of energy expenditure in moose (Alces alces)

Lyle A Renecker;Robert J Hudson

28
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Edward W. Bork University of Alberta

Terry Caelli Deakin University

James F. Cahill University of Alberta

Frances Chung University Health Network

Beverley A. Orser University of Toronto

Stanley J. Hamstra Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Patrick J. McGrath Columbia University

Jason H. T. Bates University of Vermont

John F. MacDonald University of Toronto

External Links

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