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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
37
Citations
4497
World Ranking
1539
National Ranking
446

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2000 - Polish Academy of Science
  • 1990 - Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award, American Society of Animal Science

Best Publications

  • Long form leptin receptor mRNA expression in the brain, pituitary, and other tissues in the pig

    J. Lin;C. R. Barb;R. L. Matteri;R. R. Kraeling

  • Recombinant porcine leptin reduces feed intake and stimulates growth hormone secretion in swine.

    C.R Barb;X Yan;M.J Azain;R.R Kraeling

  • Current strategies for reproductive management of gilts and sows in North America

    Unknown

  • Inhibition of ovulation and LH secretion in the gilt after treatment with ACTH or hydrocortisone

    Unknown

  • Endocrine changes in sows exposed to elevated ambient temperature during lactation

    Unknown

  • Plasma estradiol, thyroid hormones, and liver lipid content in laying hens fed different isocaloric diets

    Yukio Akiba;L. S. Jensen;C. R. Barb;R. R. Kraeling

  • Inhibition of pregnancy with indomethacin in mature gilts and prepuberal gilts induced to ovulate.

    Unknown

  • Serum leptin concentrations, luteinizing hormone and growth hormone secretion during feed and metabolic fuel restriction in the prepuberal gilt.

    C.R Barb;J.B Barrett;R.R Kraeling;G.B Rampacek

  • Prolactin and Luteinizing Hormone Secretion after Bromocryptine (CB-154) Treatment in Lactating Sows and Ovariectomized Gilts1

    Unknown

  • Developmental Changes in the Long Form Leptin Receptor and Related Neuropeptide Gene Expression in the Pig Brain

    Ji Lin;C. Richard Barb;Robert R. Kraeling;George B. Rampacek

  • Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone and Somatostatin Neurons within the Porcine and Bovine Hypothalamus

    Unknown

  • Synchronization of estrus in swine with allyl trenbolone (RU-2267).

    Unknown

  • Opioid inhibition of luteinizing hormone secretion in the postpartum lactating sow.

    C R Barb;R R Kraeling;G B Rampacek;C S Whisnant

  • Localization of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone in the forebrain of the pig.

    Rhonda D. Kineman;L. S. Leshin;J. W. Crim;G. B. Rampacek

  • Influence of stage of the estrous cycle on endogenous opioid modulation of luteinizing hormone, prolactin, and cortisol secretion in the gilt.

    C R Barb;R R Kraeling;G B Rampacek;C S Whisnant

  • Fine Structure and Progesterone Levels in the Corpus Luteum of the Pig during the Estrous Cycle1, 2

    Unknown

  • Changes in the satellite cell population during postnatal growth of pig skeletal muscle.

    Unknown

  • Effects of prolactin on conceptus survival and uterine secretory activity in pigs.

    K. H. Young;R. R. Kraeling;F. W. Bazer

  • Absence of an Estradiol-Induced Surge of Luteinizing Hormone in Pigs Receiving Unvarying Pulsatile Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Stimulation*

    Unknown

  • Effect of Restriction of Energy during Lactation on Body Condition, Energy Metabolism, Endocrine Changes and Reproductive Performance in Primiparous Sows

    Unknown

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