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, Austria and Egypt. D. C. Lay's co-authors include J.N. Marchant, T.H. Friend, Omer C. Jenkins, 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.

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D. C. Lay

114 papers receiving 2.6k citations

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Hen welfare in different housing systems

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	A behavior and physiology-based decision support tool to predict thermal comfort and stress in non-pregnant, mid-gestation, and late-gestation sows 2022 ·Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology ·Betty R. McConn, A. P. Schinckel, (unknown), Brianna N. Gaskill, Angela R Green-Miller, D. C. Lay, Jay S Johnson	6
2	Preventing, treating, and predicting barbering: A fundamental role for biomarkers of oxidative stress in a mouse model of Trichotillomania 2017 ·PLoS ONE ·(unknown), Amy C. Lossie, D. C. Lay, (unknown), Joseph P. Garner	17
3	Increasing the Frequency of Co-Mingling Piglets During the Lactation Period Alters the Development of Social Behavior Before and After Weaning 2012 ·Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science ·Vanessa Tavares Kanaan, D. C. Lay, B. T. Richert, Edmond A. Pajor	15
4	Immunological, Physiological, and Behavioral Effects of Salmonella enterica Carriage and Shedding in Experimentally Infected Finishing Pigs 2011 ·Foodborne Pathogens and Disease ·Marcos H. Rostagno, S.D. Eicher, D. C. Lay	40
5	Nitrous oxide by itself is insufficient to relieve pain due to castration in piglets12 2011 ·Journal of Animal Science ·Jean‐Loup Rault, D. C. Lay	19
6	Postnatal piglet husbandry practices and well-being: The effects of alternative techniques delivered separately1,2 2008 ·Journal of Animal Science ·J.N. Marchant, D. C. Lay, (unknown), Heng Cheng, Edmond A. Pajor, R. M. Marchant-Forde	86
7	Short Communication: Effect of Temporary Glycosuria on Molasses Consumption in Holstein Calves 2008 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), M.M. Schutz, Shawn S. Donkin, D. C. Lay, S.D. Eicher	1
8	Exercising stall-housed gestating gilts: Effects on lameness, the musculo-skeletal system, production, and behavior1 2008 ·Journal of Animal Science ·(unknown), (unknown), D. S. Rosenstein, R. L. Stroshine, Brian D. Nielsen, B. T. Richert, J.N. Marchant, D. C. Lay	38
9	Motivation of Hens to Obtain Feed During a Molt Induced by Feed Withdrawal, Wheat Middlings, or Melengestrol Acetate 2007 ·Poultry Science ·(unknown), D. C. Lay, (unknown), J.S. Moritz, Matthew E. Wilson	10
10	Use of glycerol as an optical clearing agent for enhancing photonic transference and detection of Salmonella typhimurium through porcine skin 2006 ·Journal of Biomedical Optics ·(unknown), (unknown), Ellen D. Williams, Peter L. Ryan, D. C. Lay, Duco Jansen, Scott T. Willard	27
11	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 2005 ·Poultry Science ·(unknown), J.S. Moritz, D. C. Lay, Matthew E. Wilson	6
12	Melengestrol acetate as an effective alternative to induce a decline in egg production and reversible regression of the reproductive tract in laying hens. II. Effects on postmolt egg quality 2005 ·Poultry Science ·(unknown), J.S. Moritz, Daniel L. Smith, D. C. Lay, Matthew E. Wilson	6
13	Effect of Ibuprofen Administration on Postural Changes in Post-Parturient Sows 2000 ·Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University) ·D. C. Lay, Mark F. Haussmann	1
14	Maternal Behavior Potentially Affecting Offspring Survivability: a Comparison Between Meishan and Yorkshire X Landrace (YL) Sows 1997 ·Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University) ·(unknown), (unknown), D. C. Lay, Stephen P. Ford	4
15	Differences in Maternal Behavior Between Meishan and Yorkshire Gilts 1997 ·Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University) ·(unknown), D. C. Lay, Stephen P. Ford, (unknown), Nina J. Biensen, Matthew E. Wilson	2
16	Effects of prenatal stress on the fetal calf 1997 ·Domestic Animal Endocrinology ·D. C. Lay, R.D. Randel, T.H. Friend, J. A. Carroll, Thomas H. Welsh, Omer C. Jenkins, D. A. Neuendorff, Diana M Bushong, (unknown)	34
17	Effects of prenatal stress on suckling calves. 1997 ·Journal of Animal Science ·D. C. Lay, R. D. Randel, T.H. Friend, Omer C. Jenkins, D. A. Neuendorff, Diana M Bushong, (unknown), (unknown)	63
18	Adrenocorticotropic hormone dose response and some physiological effects of transportation on pregnant Brahman cattle. 1996 ·Journal of Animal Science ·D. C. Lay, T.H. Friend, R. D. Randel, Omer C. Jenkins, D. A. Neuendorff, (unknown), Diana M Bushong	84
19	Wisconsin's “stale calf” issue and a study designed to resolve some of the animal welfare concerns 1994 ·Journal of Animal Science ·T.H. Friend, D. C. Lay, Diana M Bushong, David W. Pierce	3
20	Behavioral and physiological effects of freeze or hot-iron branding on crossbred cattle2 1992 ·Journal of Animal Science ·D. C. Lay, T.H. Friend, R. D. Randel, (unknown), (unknown), Omer C. Jenkins	99

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