D. C. Lay

3.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
116 papers, 2.7k citations indexed

About

D. C. Lay is a scholar working on Small Animals, Animal Science and Zoology and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, D. C. Lay has authored 116 papers receiving a total of 2.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 82 papers in Small Animals, 76 papers in Animal Science and Zoology and 17 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in D. C. Lay's work include Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (76 papers), Animal Nutrition and Physiology (41 papers) and Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock (30 papers). D. C. Lay is often cited by papers focused on Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (76 papers), Animal Nutrition and Physiology (41 papers) and Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock (30 papers). D. C. Lay collaborates with scholars based in United States, Egypt and Austria. D. C. Lay's co-authors include J.N. Marchant, Omer C. Jenkins, T.H. Friend, B. T. Richert, Jean‐Loup Rault, Edmond A. Pajor, S.D. Eicher, Jay S Johnson, J. A. Carroll and Robert L. Matteri and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Scientific Reports and Journal of Applied Physiology.

In The Last Decade

D. C. Lay

114 papers receiving 2.6k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Hen welfare in different housing systems

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Author						Papers	Cites
D. C. Lay	1.7k	1.7k	471	340	218	116	2.7k
J.N. Marchant	2.1k 1.2×	2.4k 1.5×	974 2.1×	438 1.3×	320 1.5×	120	3.7k
Eberhard von Borell	1.4k 0.8×	1.6k 1.0×	635 1.3×	200 0.6×	243 1.1×	82	2.6k
Gerd Nürnberg	1.0k 0.6×	801 0.5×	704 1.5×	812 2.4×	117 0.5×	105	2.8k
Daniel D. Guemene	1.7k 1.0×	960 0.6×	488 1.0×	161 0.5×	170 0.8×	87	2.5k
Christine Leterrier	2.0k 1.1×	1.5k 0.9×	574 1.2×	101 0.3×	334 1.5×	103	3.4k
Anna Valros	2.3k 1.4×	3.0k 1.8×	932 2.0×	804 2.4×	283 1.3×	160	3.8k
Janice M. Siegford	1.4k 0.8×	1.6k 1.0×	583 1.2×	335 1.0×	171 0.8×	95	2.4k
Kenny Rutherford	930 0.5×	1.4k 0.8×	540 1.1×	426 1.3×	143 0.7×	55	1.9k
Andrew M. Janczak	1.5k 0.9×	1.7k 1.0×	663 1.4×	130 0.4×	317 1.5×	67	2.6k
M. C. Meunier‐Salaün	1.7k 1.0×	1.7k 1.0×	511 1.1×	203 0.6×	177 0.8×	54	2.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of D. C. Lay

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Brito, Luiz F., Betty R. McConn, B. T. Richert, et al.. (2021). Characterizing the postnatal hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis response of in utero heat stressed pigs at 10 and 15 weeks of age. Scientific Reports. 11(1). 22527–22527. 6 indexed citations

Rault, Jean‐Loup, Alan Lai, Lauren M. Hemsworth, et al.. (2020). Wireless ‘under the skull’ epidural EEG and behavior in piglets during nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide gas euthanasia. Physiology & Behavior. 227. 113142–113142. 5 indexed citations

Craig, Bruce Α., et al.. (2019). Short communication: Assessment of disbudding pain in dairy calves using nonlinear measures of heart rate variability. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(9). 8410–8416. 10 indexed citations

Schutz, M.M., et al.. (2013). Repeated mixing and isolation: Measuring chronic, intermittent stress in Holstein calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 96(11). 7223–7233. 21 indexed citations

Rault, Jean‐Loup, et al.. (2013). Repeated intranasal oxytocin administration in early life dysregulates the HPA axis and alters social behavior. Physiology & Behavior. 112-113. 40–48. 80 indexed citations

Kanaan, Vanessa Tavares, D. C. Lay, B. T. Richert, & Edmond A. Pajor. (2012). Increasing the Frequency of Co-Mingling Piglets During the Lactation Period Alters the Development of Social Behavior Before and After Weaning. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 15(2). 163–180. 15 indexed citations

Rostagno, Marcos H., S.D. Eicher, & D. C. Lay. (2011). Immunological, Physiological, and Behavioral Effects of Salmonella enterica Carriage and Shedding in Experimentally Infected Finishing Pigs. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(5). 623–630. 40 indexed citations

Schutz, M.M., et al.. (2008). Short Communication: Effect of Temporary Glycosuria on Molasses Consumption in Holstein Calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(9). 3607–3610. 1 indexed citations

Bearson, Bradley L., Shawn M. D. Bearson, J.J. Uthe, et al.. (2008). Iron regulated genes of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in response to norepinephrine and the requirement of fepDGC for norepinephrine-enhanced growth. Microbes and Infection. 10(7). 807–816. 56 indexed citations

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Toscano, Michael J., D. C. Lay, Bruce Α. Craig, & Edmond A. Pajor. (2007). Assessing the adaptation of swine to fifty-seven hours of feed deprivation in terms of behavioral and physiological responses1. Journal of Animal Science. 85(2). 441–451. 26 indexed citations

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Williams, Ellen D., et al.. (2006). Use of glycerol as an optical clearing agent for enhancing photonic transference and detection of Salmonella typhimurium through porcine skin. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 11(5). 54027–54027. 27 indexed citations

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Moritz, J.S., et al.. (2005). Melengestrol acetate in experimental diets as an effective alternative to induce a decline in egg production and reversible regression of the reproductive tract in laying hens I. Determining an effective concentration of melengestrol acetate. Poultry Science. 84(11). 1750–1756. 6 indexed citations

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Marchant, J.N., D. C. Lay, Edmond A. Pajor, B. T. Richert, & A. P. Schinckel. (2003). The effects of ractopamine on the behavior and physiology of finishing pigs12. Journal of Animal Science. 81(2). 416–422. 99 indexed citations

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Lay, D. C. & Mark F. Haussmann. (2000). Effect of Ibuprofen Administration on Postural Changes in Post-Parturient Sows. Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University). 1(1). 1 indexed citations

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Lay, D. C., et al.. (1997). Maternal Behavior Potentially Affecting Offspring Survivability: a Comparison Between Meishan and Yorkshire X Landrace (YL) Sows. Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University). 1(1). 4 indexed citations

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Lay, D. C., et al.. (1997). Differences in Maternal Behavior Between Meishan and Yorkshire Gilts. Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University). 1(1). 2 indexed citations

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Lay, D. C., R.D. Randel, T.H. Friend, et al.. (1997). Effects of prenatal stress on the fetal calf. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 14(2). 73–80. 34 indexed citations

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Lay, D. C., R. D. Randel, T.H. Friend, et al.. (1997). Effects of prenatal stress on suckling calves.. Journal of Animal Science. 75(12). 3143–3143. 63 indexed citations

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Friend, T.H., D. C. Lay, Diana M Bushong, & David W. Pierce. (1994). Wisconsin's “stale calf” issue and a study designed to resolve some of the animal welfare concerns. Journal of Animal Science. 72(9). 2260–2263. 3 indexed citations

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Lay, D. C., et al.. (1992). Behavioral and physiological effects of freeze or hot-iron branding on crossbred cattle2. Journal of Animal Science. 70(2). 330–336. 99 indexed citations

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