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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
44
Citations
5319
World Ranking
903
National Ranking
275

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2017 - J. L. Lush Award in Animal Breeding, American Dairy Science Association

Best Publications

  • Harnessing the genetics of the modern dairy cow to continue improvements in feed efficiency

    M.J. VandeHaar;L.E. Armentano;K. Weigel;D.M. Spurlock

  • Genetic analysis of discrete reproductive traits in sheep using linear and nonlinear models: I. Estimation of genetic parameters.

    C. A. P. Matos;D. L. Thomas;D. Gianola;R. J. Tempelman

  • Glucocorticoid receptor down-regulation in neutrophils of periparturient cows.

    Mara T. Preisler;Patty S. D. Weber;Robert J. Tempelman;Ron J. Erskine

  • Heterogeneity in genetic and nongenetic variation and energy sink relationships for residual feed intake across research stations and countries.

    RJ Tempelman;DM Spurlock;MP Coffey;RF Veerkamp

  • Concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone in dairy heifers is positively associated with productive herd life

    F. Jimenez-Krassel;D.M. Scheetz;L.M. Neuder;J.L.H. Ireland

  • Linear reaction norm models for genetic merit prediction of Angus cattle under genotype by environment interaction.

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  • Effects of mannan oligosaccharide and an antimicrobial product in nursery diets on performance of pigs reared on three different farms.

    D. W. Rozeboom;D. T. Shaw;R. J. Tempelman;J. C. Miguel

  • Invited review: milk production and reproductive performance: modern interdisciplinary insights into an enduring axiom.

    N.M. Bello;J.S. Stevenson;R.J. Tempelman

  • Experimental design and statistical methods for classical and bioequivalence hypothesis testing with an application to dairy nutrition studies

    R. J. Tempelman

  • Quantitative trait loci mapping in an F2 Duroc x Pietrain resource population: I. Growth traits.

    D. B. Edwards;C. W. Ernst;R. J. Tempelman;G. J. M. Rosa

  • Bovine mammary gene expression profiling using a cDNA microarray enhanced for mammary-specific transcripts.

    Steven P. Suchyta;Sue Sipkovsky;Robert G. Halgren;Rachael Kruska

  • High-density genome-wide association study for residual feed intake in Holstein dairy cattle

    B. Li;L. Fang;D.J. Null;J.L. Hutchison

  • Development and Testing of a High-Density cDNA Microarray Resource for Cattle

    Steven P. Suchyta;Sue Sipkovsky;Rachael Kruska;Abra Jeffers

  • Heritability and impact of environmental effects during pregnancy on antral follicle count in cattle.

    S.W. Walsh;F. Mossa;S.T. Butler;D.P. Berry

  • A Bayesian Antedependence Model for Whole Genome Prediction

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  • The genetic and biological basis of feed efficiency in mid-lactation Holstein dairy cows

    L. C. Hardie;M. J. VandeHaar;R. J. Tempelman;K. A. Weigel

  • Glucocorticoid receptor expression profiles in mononuclear leukocytes of periparturient Holstein cows

    M.T. Preisler;P.S.D. Weber;R.J. Tempelman;R.J. Erskine

  • Evaluation of Duroc- vs. Pietrain-sired pigs for growth and composition.

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  • Transportation stress alters the circulating steroid environment and neutrophil gene expression in beef bulls

    K.R. Buckham Sporer;K.R. Buckham Sporer;K.R. Buckham Sporer;L. Xiao;R.J. Tempelman;J.L. Burton

  • Generalized Linear Mixed Models in Dairy Cattle Breeding

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Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

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