2026 Veerasamy Sejian: Animal Science and Veterinary Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Animal Science and Veterinary	51	587	538	3	3	213	8406

Research.com Recognitions

2026 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in India Leader Award
2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in India Leader Award

Overview

Veerasamy Sejian is affiliated with the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology in India. Their research primarily falls within the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a significant focus on Animal Science and Zoology.

The scientist's work encompasses several subfields, including Animal Science and Zoology, Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics, Ecology, and Small Animals. The main research topics covered in their publications include Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock, Genetic and Phenotypic Traits in Livestock, Meat and Animal Product Quality, Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Thermoregulation and Physiological Responses, and Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology.

Sejian's recent papers include:

Heat Stress and Poultry Production: Impact and Amelioration (2020), International Journal of Biometeorology
Impacts of Heat Stress on Immune Responses and Oxidative Stress in Farm Animals and Nutritional Strategies for Amelioration (2021), International Journal of Biometeorology
Heat Stress and Goat Welfare: Adaptation and Production Considerations (2021), Animals
Goat as the Ideal Climate-Resilient Animal Model in Tropical Environment: Revisiting Advantages over Other Livestock Species (2021), International Journal of Biometeorology
Changes in the Spectrum of Free Fatty Acids in Blood Serum of Dairy Cows during a Prolonged Summer Heat Wave (2021), Animals

The scientist frequently publishes in several venues, with the most common being International Journal of Biometeorology, Animals, Small Ruminant Research, Tropical Animal Health and Production, and Biology.

Collaboration forms a notable part of Sejian's research efforts. Frequent coauthors include M.V. Silpa, C. Devaraj, Raghavendra Bhatta, C. G. Shashank, and E. Binuni Rebez, indicating a consistent partnership network spanning multiple studies.

Best Publications

Review: Adaptation of animals to heat stress.

V. Sejian;R. Bhatta;J. B. Gaughan;F. R. Dunshea

523
Citations
Toll-like receptors: Significance, ligands, signaling pathways, and functions in mammals

Mallenahally Kusha Vidya;V Girish Kumar;Veerasamy Sejian;Madiajagan Bagath

450
Citations
The impact of heat stress on the immune system in dairy cattle: A review.

M. Bagath;G. Krishnan;C. Devaraj;V.P. Rashamol

310
Citations
The Impact of Heat Load on Cattle

Angela M. Lees;Angela M. Lees;Veerasamy Sejian;Andrea L. Wallage;Cameron C. Steel

237
Citations
Metabolic and immunological changes in transition dairy cows: A review.

Pratik Ramesh Wankhade;A. Manimaran;A. Kumaresan;S. Jeyakumar

224
Citations
Heat stress and poultry production: impact and amelioration.

G. D. Vandana;G. D. Vandana;V. Sejian;A. M. Lees;P. Pragna;P. Pragna

184
Citations
Measurement and prediction of enteric methane emission

Veerasamy Sejian;Rattan Lal;Jeffrey Lakritz;Thaddeus Ezeji

176
Citations
Adaptive capability as indicated by endocrine and biochemical responses of Malpura ewes subjected to combined stresses (thermal and nutritional) in a semi-arid tropical environment

Veerasamy Sejian;Vijai P. Maurya;Sayeed M. K. Naqvi

174
Citations
Physiological adaptability of livestock to heat stress: an updated review.

Veettiparambil Pandarathil Rashamol;Veerasamy Sejian;Madiajagan Bagath;Govindan Krishnan

167
Citations
Impacts of heat stress on immune responses and oxidative stress in farm animals and nutritional strategies for amelioration

Surinder S. Chauhan;V. P. Rashamol;M. Bagath;Veerasamy Sejian

160
Citations
Adaptability and growth of Malpura ewes subjected to thermal and nutritional stress.

Veerasamy Sejian;Vijai Prakash Maurya;Sayeed M. K. Naqvi

157
Citations
Environmental stress and amelioration in livestock production

Veerasamy Sejian;S. M. K Naqvi;Thaddeus Ezeji;Jeffrey Lakritz

151
Citations
Adaptive capability as indicated by behavioral and physiological responses, plasma HSP70 level, and PBMC HSP70 mRNA expression in Osmanabadi goats subjected to combined (heat and nutritional) stressors.

Shaji Shilja;Shaji Shilja;V. Sejian;M. Bagath;A. Mech

143
Citations
Climate change impact on livestock : adaptation and mitigation

Veerasamy Sejian;John Gaughan;Lance Baumgard;Cadaba Prasad

136
Citations
Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production

Lance H. Baumgard;Robert P. Rhoads;Michelle L. Rhoads;Nicholas K. Gabler

134
Citations
Effect of mineral mixture and antioxidant supplementation on growth, reproductive performance and adaptive capability of Malpura ewes subjected to heat stress.

V. Sejian;A. K. Singh;A. Sahoo;S. M. K. Naqvi

134
Citations
Effect of induced body condition score differences on physiological response, productive and reproductive performance of Malpura ewes kept in a hot, semi-arid environment.

V. Sejian;V. P. Maurya;S. M. K. Naqvi;D. Kumar

125
Citations
Heat Stress and Goat Welfare: Adaptation and Production Considerations.

Veerasamy Sejian;Mullakkalparambil V. Silpa;Mullakkalparambil V. Silpa;Mini R. Reshma Nair;Mini R. Reshma Nair;Chinnasamy Devaraj

125
Citations
Global Climate Change: Role of Livestock

V. Sejian

108
Citations
Adaptation strategies: ruminants.

John B. Gaughan;Veerasamy Sejian;Terry L. Mader;Frank R. Dunshea

107
Citations
Climate change: Impact on production and reproduction, adaptation mechanisms and mitigation strategies in small ruminants: A review

V. Sejian

88
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

John B. Gaughan University of Queensland

Rattan Lal The Ohio State University

Frank R. Dunshea University of Melbourne

Lance H. Baumgard Iowa State University

Leilson Rocha Bezerra Federal University of Campina Grande

Terry L. Mader University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Michael R. F. Lee Harper Adams University

Shane K. Maloney University of Western Australia

Nicola Lacetera Tuscia University

Brian J. Leury University of Melbourne

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