David L. Swain

4.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
65 papers, 3.0k citations indexed

About

David L. Swain is a scholar working on Small Animals, Genetics and Ecology. According to data from OpenAlex, David L. Swain has authored 65 papers receiving a total of 3.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 29 papers in Small Animals, 24 papers in Genetics and 23 papers in Ecology. Recurrent topics in David L. Swain's work include Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (28 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (22 papers) and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (15 papers). David L. Swain is often cited by papers focused on Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (28 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (22 papers) and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (15 papers). David L. Swain collaborates with scholars based in Australia, United Kingdom and United States. David L. Swain's co-authors include Katherine J. Ficken, G. Eglinton, Greg Bishop-Hurley, F. Alayne Street‐Perrott, Mark Trotter, Eloise S. Fogarty, G. M. Cronin, Tim Wark, G. Eglinton and Matthew J. Wooller and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Animal Behaviour and Journal of Theoretical Biology.

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David L. Swain

64 papers receiving 2.9k citations

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An n-alkane proxy for the sedimentary input of submerged/floating freshwater aquatic macrophytes

2000 1.3k citations Katherine J. Ficken, David L. Swain et al. Organic Geochemistry profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	A systematic literature review on the applications of federated learning and enabling technologies for livestock management 2025 ·Computers and Electronics in Agriculture ·(unknown), (unknown), David L. Swain, A. J. Pordomingo, (unknown)	3
2	Near-infrared spectroscopy for analysing livestock diet quality: A systematic review 2024 ·Heliyon ·Md Ekramul Hossain, Muhammad Ashad Kabir, Lihong Zheng, David L. Swain, Shawn McGrath, (unknown)	3
3	Sensor-based detection of parturition in beef cattle grazing in an extensive landscape: a case study using a commercial GNSS collar 2022 ·Animal Production Science ·Thomas Williams, Diogo Fleury Azevedo Costa, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), David L. Swain, Michael G. Trotter	7
4	Towards sensor-based calving detection in the rangelands: a systematic review of credible behavioral and physiological indicators 2020 ·Translational Animal Science ·(unknown), David L. Swain, Mark Trotter	14
5	Calf loss in northern Australia: a systematic review 2020 ·The Rangeland Journal ·(unknown), David L. Swain, Mark Trotter	5
6	Time is of the essence: an application of a relational event model for animal social networks 2015 ·Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology ·Kym P. Patison, Eric Quintane, David L. Swain, Garry Robins, Philippa Pattison	16
7	Using UHF proximity loggers to quantify male–female interactions: A scoping study of estrous activity in cattle 2014 ·Animal Reproduction Science ·C. J. O’Neill, Greg Bishop-Hurley, (unknown), D. Reid, David L. Swain	15
8	The potential for modification in cloning and vitrification technology to enhance genetic progress in beef cattle in Northern Australia 2014 ·Animal Reproduction Science ·Andrew W. Taylor‐Robinson, (unknown), David L. Swain, Kerry B. Walsh, Gábor Vajta	19
9	Spatial distribution patterns of sheep following manipulation of feeding motivation and food availability 2011 ·animal ·Rafael Freire, David L. Swain, Michael Friend	8
10	Tracking livestock using global positioning systems – are we still lost? 2011 ·Animal Production Science ·David L. Swain, Michael Friend, Greg Bishop-Hurley, R.N. Handcock, Tim Wark	58
11	Evolutionary process of Bos taurus cattle in favourable versus unfavourable environments and its implications for genetic selection 2010 ·Evolutionary Applications ·C. J. O’Neill, David L. Swain, Haja N. Kadarmideen	39
12	The effect of grazing management on livestock exposure to parasites via the faecal–oral route 2009 ·Preventive Veterinary Medicine ·L. A. Smith, Glenn Marion, David L. Swain, Piran C. L. White, Michael R. Hutchings	15
13	Estimation of maternal variance components considering cow-calf contacts under extensive pastoral systems 2008 ·Journal of Animal Science ·K. C. Prayaga, John Henshall, David L. Swain, A. Gilmour	1
14	Inter- and intra-specific exposure to parasites and pathogens via the faecal–oral route: a consequence of behaviour in a patchy environment 2008 ·Epidemiology and Infection ·L. A. Smith, Glenn Marion, David L. Swain, Piran C. L. White, Michael R. Hutchings	9
15	Animal Behaviour Understanding using Wireless Sensor Networks 2006 ·Yi Guo, Peter Corke, Geoff Poulton, Tim Wark, Greg Bishop-Hurley, David L. Swain	62
16	Understanding foraging behaviour in spatially heterogeneous environments 2004 ·Journal of Theoretical Biology ·Glenn Marion, David L. Swain, Michael R. Hutchings	35
17	Modelling systems variation using non-linear methods to describe grazing processes. 2002 ·David L. Swain, Michael R. Hutchings, G. M. Marion, J. L. Durand, J. C. Emile, C. Huyghe, G. Lemaire	1
18	An n-alkane proxy for the sedimentary input of submerged/floating freshwater aquatic macrophytes breakdown → 2000 ·Organic Geochemistry ·Katherine J. Ficken, (unknown), David L. Swain, G. Eglinton	1338
19	Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Physical, Medical, and Social Effects of the Atomic Bombings. 1982 ·Pacific Affairs ·Glenn D. Hook, (unknown), David L. Swain	41
20	Science and Culture in Traditional Japan, A. D. 600-1854. 1979 ·Pacific Affairs ·(unknown), Joseph Needham, M. Sugimoto, David L. Swain	1

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