L. A. Swiger

2.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
39 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

L. A. Swiger is a scholar working on Genetics, Animal Science and Zoology and Small Animals. According to data from OpenAlex, L. A. Swiger has authored 39 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 30 papers in Genetics, 19 papers in Animal Science and Zoology and 15 papers in Small Animals. Recurrent topics in L. A. Swiger's work include Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (30 papers), Animal Nutrition and Physiology (16 papers) and Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (14 papers). L. A. Swiger is often cited by papers focused on Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (30 papers), Animal Nutrition and Physiology (16 papers) and Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies (14 papers). L. A. Swiger collaborates with scholars based in United States. L. A. Swiger's co-authors include K. E. Gregory, R. M. Koch, D. T. Chambers, W. R. Harvey, Kate Gregory, J. E. Ingalls, W. W. Rowden, J. Ν. Wiltbank, K. M. Irvin and V. H. Arthaud and has published in prestigious journals such as Genetics, Biometrics and Journal of Dairy Science.

In The Last Decade

L. A. Swiger

39 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Hit Papers

Efficiency of Feed Use in Beef Cattle 1963 2026 1984 2005 1963 1964 250 500 750
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.

  1. Efficiency of Feed Use in Beef Cattle
    1963 926 citations R. M. Koch, L. A. Swiger et al. Journal of Animal Science profile →
  2. The Variance of Intraclass Correlation Involving Groups with One Observation
    1964 285 citations L. A. Swiger, W. R. Harvey et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
L. A. Swiger United States 13 1.3k 817 747 215 171 39 1.7k
E. C. Richardson Australia 16 1.4k 1.1× 1.0k 1.3× 842 1.1× 190 0.9× 138 0.8× 28 1.8k
D. T. Chambers China 9 819 0.6× 556 0.7× 504 0.7× 115 0.5× 108 0.6× 20 1.1k
R. T. BERG Canada 24 1.1k 0.9× 789 1.0× 992 1.3× 92 0.4× 272 1.6× 125 1.8k
A. B. Chapman United States 21 856 0.7× 513 0.6× 388 0.5× 194 0.9× 257 1.5× 97 1.4k
C. Smith Canada 20 1.3k 1.0× 463 0.6× 397 0.5× 308 1.4× 173 1.0× 55 1.5k
T.H.E. Meuwissen Norway 11 1.3k 1.0× 358 0.4× 414 0.6× 340 1.6× 124 0.7× 18 1.6k
D. E. Franke United States 17 697 0.5× 516 0.6× 459 0.6× 107 0.5× 180 1.1× 53 1.2k
R. M. Bourdon United States 20 1.0k 0.8× 669 0.8× 307 0.4× 204 0.9× 123 0.7× 27 1.3k
T. Strabel Poland 19 1.6k 1.3× 790 1.0× 604 0.8× 490 2.3× 230 1.3× 56 1.9k
H. U. Graser Australia 17 1.4k 1.1× 447 0.5× 688 0.9× 300 1.4× 352 2.1× 54 1.6k

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Fields of papers citing papers by L. A. Swiger

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of L. A. Swiger

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Irvin, K. M. & L. A. Swiger. (1984). Genetic and Phenotypic Parameters for Sow Productivity. Journal of Animal Science. 58(5). 1144–1150. 9 indexed citations
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Irvin, K. M., et al.. (1983). Selection for Increased Leanness of Yorkshire Swine. IV. Indirect Responses of the Carcass, Breeding Efficiency and Preweaning Litter Traits. Journal of Animal Science. 56(3). 551–559. 16 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., et al.. (1979). Postweaning Genetic Parameters and Indexes for Swine. Journal of Animal Science. 48(5). 1096–1100. 7 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., et al.. (1977). Genetic Drift and the Response to Selection in Simulated Populations: the Simulation Model and Gene and Genotype Responses. Journal of Animal Science. 44(3). 343–351. 5 indexed citations
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Irvin, K. M., L. A. Swiger, & D. C. Mahan. (1975). Influence of Dietary Protein Level on Swine with Different Growth Capabilities. Journal of Animal Science. 41(4). 1031–1038. 6 indexed citations
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Notter, D. R., L. A. Swiger, & W. R. Harvey. (1975). Adjustment Factors for 90-Day Lamb Weight2. Journal of Animal Science. 40(3). 383–391. 11 indexed citations
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Hetzer, H. O., et al.. (1971). Effectiveness of Reciprocal Selection for Performance of Crosses between Montana No. 1 and Yorkshire Swine. I. Preweaning Traits. Journal of Animal Science. 32(2). 191–210. 4 indexed citations
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Hetzer, H. O., et al.. (1971). Effectiveness of Reciprocal Selection for Performance of Crosses between Montana No. 1 and Yorkshire Swine. II. Postweaning Traits. Journal of Animal Science. 32(2). 211–224. 1 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., et al.. (1971). Influence of Live Weight, Age and Sex on Circulating Growth Hormone Levels in Swine. Journal of Animal Science. 32(6). 1229–1232. 20 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., et al.. (1968). Effects of Sex, Season and Breed on Live and Carcass Traits at the Ohio Swine Evaluation Station. Journal of Animal Science. 27(2). 383–383. 20 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., et al.. (1968). Ultrasonic Prediction of Lean Cut Percent in Swine. Journal of Animal Science. 27(2). 377–377. 11 indexed citations
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Gregory, K. E., et al.. (1966). Heterosis Effects on Carcass Traits of Beef Steers. Journal of Animal Science. 25(2). 311–322. 16 indexed citations
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Wiltbank, J. Ν., et al.. (1966). Effects of Heterosis on Age and Weight at Puberty in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 25(3). 744–751. 115 indexed citations
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Gregory, K. E., et al.. (1966). Heterosis Effects on Growth Rate and Feed Efficiency of Beef Steers. Journal of Animal Science. 25(2). 299–310. 32 indexed citations
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Gregory, K. E., et al.. (1965). Heterosis in Preweaning Traits of Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 24(1). 21–28. 45 indexed citations
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Koch, R. M., L. A. Swiger, D. T. Chambers, & K. E. Gregory. (1963). Efficiency of Feed Use in Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 22(2). 486–494. 926 indexed citations breakdown →
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Gregory, K. E., et al.. (1962). Relationships among Certain Live and Carcass Characteristics of Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 21(4). 720–727. 2 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., R. M. Koch, K. E. Gregory, & V. H. Arthaud. (1962). Selecting Beef Cattle for Economical Gain2. Journal of Animal Science. 21(3). 588–592. 2 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A. & L. N. Hazel. (1961). Optimum Length of Feeding Period in Selecting for Gain of Beef Cattle1. Journal of Animal Science. 20(1). 189–194. 9 indexed citations
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Swiger, L. A., et al.. (1961). Effect of Inbreeding on Performance Traits of Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 20(3). 626–630. 7 indexed citations

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