D.R. Mertens

12.0k total citations · 3 hit papers
104 papers, 6.4k citations indexed

About

D.R. Mertens is a scholar working on Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, D.R. Mertens has authored 104 papers receiving a total of 6.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 74 papers in Agronomy and Crop Science, 29 papers in Genetics and 16 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in D.R. Mertens's work include Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (72 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (27 papers) and Food composition and properties (14 papers). D.R. Mertens is often cited by papers focused on Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (72 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (27 papers) and Food composition and properties (14 papers). D.R. Mertens collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and Australia. D.R. Mertens's co-authors include Paul J. Weimer, L.O. Ely, M.S. Allen, Richard H. Grant, H. G. Jung, David M. Stevenson, Mary Beth Hall, V. A. Wilkerson, D. P. Casper and Rick Grant and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Journal of Nutrition.

In The Last Decade

D.R. Mertens

104 papers receiving 5.8k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

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.

Creating a System for Meeting the Fiber Requirements of Dairy Cows

1997 1.1k citations D.R. Mertens Journal of Dairy Science profile →
Predicting Intake and Digestibility Using Mathematical Models of Ruminal Function

1987 536 citations D.R. Mertens Journal of Animal Science profile →
The Effect of Starch on Forage Fiber Digestion Kinetics In Vitro

1980 476 citations D.R. Mertens et al. Journal of Dairy Science profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
D.R. Mertens	5.2k	2.0k	1.3k	1.0k	694	104	6.4k
R. A. Leng	4.4k 0.8×	1.4k 0.7×	1.2k 0.9×	559 0.6×	534 0.8×	177	6.0k
J.L. Firkins	6.6k 1.3×	2.3k 1.2×	1.4k 1.1×	820 0.8×	1.2k 1.7×	167	8.2k
H. K. Goering	5.5k 1.0×	1.6k 0.8×	1.6k 1.3×	1.4k 1.4×	831 1.2×	33	7.6k
Terry J. Klopfenstein	7.2k 1.4×	2.7k 1.3×	3.0k 2.4×	900 0.9×	1.0k 1.5×	607	9.5k
L.D. Satter	7.4k 1.4×	3.1k 1.5×	1.5k 1.2×	1.0k 1.0×	481 0.7×	137	8.7k
M. L. Galyean	5.0k 1.0×	2.0k 1.0×	3.0k 2.4×	552 0.6×	710 1.0×	234	7.1k
D. G. Fox	7.6k 1.5×	3.3k 1.6×	2.8k 2.2×	1.1k 1.1×	1.0k 1.4×	109	9.2k
I. McDonald	5.7k 1.1×	2.1k 1.0×	1.8k 1.4×	1.4k 1.4×	591 0.9×	137	7.6k
T. N. Barry	4.4k 0.8×	1.1k 0.5×	1.4k 1.1×	1.1k 1.1×	895 1.3×	121	6.3k
R.D. Shaver	5.7k 1.1×	2.3k 1.1×	1.4k 1.1×	1.0k 1.0×	364 0.5×	143	6.7k

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20 of 20 papers shown

Hall, Mary Beth & D.R. Mertens. (2023). Comparison of alternative neutral detergent fiber methods to the AOAC definitive method. Journal of Dairy Science. 106(8). 5364–5378. 10 indexed citations

Mertens, D.R., et al.. (2020). Technical note: Effects of filter bags on neutral detergent fiber recovery and fiber digestion in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science. 104(2). 1846–1854. 20 indexed citations

Hoffman, P.C., D.R. Mertens, Jamie L. Larson, W.K. Coblentz, & R.D. Shaver. (2012). A query for effective mean particle size in dry and high-moisture corns. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(6). 3467–3477. 31 indexed citations

Weimer, Paul J., David M. Stevenson, D.R. Mertens, & Mary Beth Hall. (2011). Fiber digestion, VFA production, and microbial population changes during in vitro ruminal fermentations of mixed rations by monensin-adapted and unadapted microbes. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 169(1-2). 68–78. 29 indexed citations

Palmonari, Alberto, David M. Stevenson, D.R. Mertens, C.W. Cruywagen, & Paul J. Weimer. (2010). pH dynamics and bacterial community composition in the rumen of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(1). 279–287. 90 indexed citations

Knowlton, K.F., V. A. Wilkerson, D. P. Casper, & D.R. Mertens. (2010). Manure nutrient excretion by Jersey and Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(1). 407–412. 25 indexed citations

Hristov, A.N., et al.. (2010). Variability in feed and total mixed ration neutral detergent fiber and crude protein analyses among commercial laboratories. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(11). 5348–5362. 7 indexed citations

Hall, Mary Beth & D.R. Mertens. (2008). Effect of Sample Processing Procedures on Measurement of Starch in Corn Silage and Corn Grain. Insecta mundi. 17. 499–507. 1 indexed citations

Hall, Mary Beth & D.R. Mertens. (2008). Technical Note: Effect of Sample Processing Procedures on Measurement of Starch in Corn Silage and Corn Grain. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(12). 4830–4833. 14 indexed citations

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Hall, Mary Beth & D.R. Mertens. (2007). In Vitro Fermentation Vessel Type and Method Alter Fiber Digestibility Estimates. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(1). 301–307. 32 indexed citations

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Harrison, J.H., et al.. (2006). Effect of yeast culture on efficiency of nutrient utilization for milk production and impact on fiber digestibility and fecal particle size. Journal of Animal Science. 84. 262–262. 8 indexed citations

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Martin, Olivier, et al.. (2001). Influence de la digestion dans le rumen sur la composition des produits. HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe). 1 indexed citations

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Grant, Rick & D.R. Mertens. (1992). Impact of In Vitro Fermentation Techniques upon Kinetics of Fiber Digestion. Journal of Dairy Science. 75(5). 1263–1272. 37 indexed citations

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Cherney, D. J. R., D.R. Mertens, & John E. Moore. (1991). Fluid and particulate retention times in sheep as influenced by intake level and forage morphological composition.. Journal of Animal Science. 69(1). 413–413. 20 indexed citations

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Dado, R.G., et al.. (1990). Effect of protein source on optimal dietary neutral detergent fiber levels for cows in early lactation.. Journal of Dairy Science. 73. 2 indexed citations

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Dado, R.G., D.R. Mertens, & G.E. Shook. (1990). Theoretical metabolizable energy and protein requirements for milk component production.. Journal of Dairy Science. 73. 2 indexed citations

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Cherney, D. J. R., D.R. Mertens, & John E. Moore. (1990). Intake and digestibility by wethers as influenced by forage morphology at three levels of forage offering1,2. Journal of Animal Science. 68(12). 4387–4399. 28 indexed citations

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Allen, M.S. & D.R. Mertens. (1988). Evaluating Constraints on Fiber Digestion by Rumen Microbes. Journal of Nutrition. 118(2). 261–270. 237 indexed citations

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Sudweeks, E. M., et al.. (1981). Assessing minimum amounts and form of roughages in ruminant diets: roughage value index system [Dairy cows].. Journal of Animal Science. 3 indexed citations

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Wechsler, Francisco Stéfano, D.R. Mertens, R. D. Wyatt, & Harold M. Barnhart. (1980). Effect of administration site of aflatoxin on the production and health of lactating dairy cows.. Journal of Animal Science. 51. 407–408. 3 indexed citations

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