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35
Citations
3404
World Ranking
1802
National Ranking
518

Overview

T.M. Hill is affiliated with Provimi in the United States and has contributed extensively to research in agricultural and biological sciences, with significant focus on veterinary topics. Their work encompasses subfields such as agronomy and crop science, animal science and zoology, small animals, genetics, and soil science.

The scientist's research topics cover a range of subjects including:

  • Ruminant nutrition and digestive physiology
  • Animal health and immunology
  • Reproductive physiology in livestock
  • Animal nutrition and physiology
  • Effects of environmental stressors on livestock
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Soil management and crop yield

Key publication venues for T.M. Hill include the Journal of Dairy Science and JDS Communications. The Journal of Dairy Science is the main publishing outlet with 12 publications, while JDS Communications accounts for one publication.

Their recent papers illustrate focus areas in growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and feeding strategies in dairy calves. Selected publications include:

  • "Effect of starter form, starch concentration, and amount of forage fed on Holstein calf growth from 2 to 4 months of age" (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • "Effects of milk replacer feeding rates on growth performance of Holstein dairy calves to 4 months of age, evaluated via a meta-analytical approach" (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • "Effect of amount of milk replacer fed and the processing of corn in starter on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and rumen and fecal fibrolytic bacteria of dairy calves" (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • "Meta-analysis of effects of age on intestinal digestibility of liquid feeds in young calves" (2021, JDS Communications)
  • "Performance and visceral tissue growth and development of Holstein calves fed differing milk replacer allowances and starch concentrations in pelleted starter" (2022, Journal of Dairy Science)

Frequent co-authors who have collaborated with T.M. Hill include:

  • T.S. Dennis
  • F.X. Suárez-Mena
  • J.D. Quigley
  • K.M. Aragona
  • R.L. Schlotterbeck

The scientist's work contributes broadly to understanding the nutritional management and physiological development of ruminant livestock, focusing particularly on calves during early growth stages. Their research also intersects with veterinary science by addressing health and immunological aspects affecting animal performance.

Best Publications

  • A 100-Year Review: Calf nutrition and management.

    A.F. Kertz;T.M. Hill;J.D. Quigley;A.J. Heinrichs

  • Effect of milk replacer program on digestion of nutrients in dairy calves.

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Effects of the Amount of Chopped Hay or Cottonseed Hulls in a Textured Calf Starter on Young Calf Performance

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Methodology for Estimating Digestion and Passage Kinetics of Forages

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  • Comparisons of housing, bedding, and cooling options for dairy calves.

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Effects of Feeding Calves Different Rates and Protein Concentrations of Twenty Percent Fat Milk Replacers on Growth During the Neonatal Period

    T.M. Hill;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck;H.G. Bateman

  • Effects of corn processing, particle size, and diet form on performance of calves in bedded pens

    H.G. Bateman;T.M. Hill;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Fatty acid intake alters growth and immunity in milk-fed calves.

    T.M. Hill;M.J. VandeHaar;L.M. Sordillo;D.R. Catherman

  • Optimal Concentrations of Lysine, Methionine, and Threonine in Milk Replacers for Calves Less than Five Weeks of Age

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Effects of Changing the Fat and Fatty Acid Composition of Milk Replacers Fed to Neonatal Calves

    T.M. Hill;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck;H.G. Bateman

  • Effect of milk replacer program on calf performance and digestion of nutrients with age of the dairy calf

    C.E. Chapman;P.S. Erickson;J.D. Quigley;T.M. Hill

  • Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, and Fat Sources for Calf Milk Replacers

    T.M. Hill;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck;H.G. Bateman

  • Effect of milk replacer feeding rate, age at weaning, and method of reducing milk replacer to weaning on digestion, performance, rumination, and activity in dairy calves to 4 months of age

    T.S. Dennis;F.X. Suarez-Mena;T.M. Hill;J.D. Quigley

  • Effect of milk replacer feeding rate and functional fatty acids on dairy calf performance and digestion of nutrients.

    T.M. Hill;J.D. Quigley;F.X. Suarez-Mena;H.G. Bateman

  • Effects of including corn distillers dried grains with solubles in dairy calf feeds.

    F.X. Suarez-Mena;T.M. Hill;A.J. Heinrichs;H.G. Bateman

  • Effect of milk replacer program on calf performance and digestion of nutrients in dairy calves to 4 months of age

    T.M. Hill;J.D. Quigley;H.G. Bateman;F.X. Suarez-Mena

  • Effects of feeding milk replacer at 2 rates with pelleted, low-starch or texturized, high-starch starters on calf performance and digestion.

    J.D. Quigley;T.M. Hill;T.S. Dennis;F.X. Suarez-Mena

  • Comparison of supplementation of n-3 fatty acids from fish and flax oil on cytokine gene expression and growth of milk-fed Holstein calves.

    E.L. Karcher;T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Evaluation of ad libitum acidified milk replacer programs for dairy calves

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;J.D. Quigley

  • Effects of changing the essential and functional fatty acid intake of dairy calves.

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Roughage Amount, Source, and Processing for Diets Fed to Weaned Dairy Calves

    T.M. Hill;H.G. Bateman;J.M. Aldrich;R.L. Schlotterbeck

  • Straw particle size in calf starters: Effects on digestive system development and rumen fermentation

    F.X. Suarez-Mena;A.J. Heinrichs;C.M. Jones;T.M. Hill

Frequent Co-Authors

J.M. Aldrich
J.M. Aldrich CSA Animal Nutrition
A.J. Heinrichs
A.J. Heinrichs Pennsylvania State University
L.E. Hulbert
L.E. Hulbert Kansas State University
M.J. VandeHaar
M.J. VandeHaar Michigan State University
Lorraine M. Sordillo
Lorraine M. Sordillo Michigan State University
J.G. Linn
J.G. Linn University of Minnesota
James K. Drackley
James K. Drackley University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Michael A. Steele
Michael A. Steele University of Guelph

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