M. Oba

7.7k total citations · 2 hit papers
144 papers, 6.1k citations indexed

About

M. Oba is a scholar working on Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics and Small Animals. According to data from OpenAlex, M. Oba has authored 144 papers receiving a total of 6.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 131 papers in Agronomy and Crop Science, 62 papers in Genetics and 29 papers in Small Animals. Recurrent topics in M. Oba's work include Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (117 papers), Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (81 papers) and Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (60 papers). M. Oba is often cited by papers focused on Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (117 papers), Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (81 papers) and Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (60 papers). M. Oba collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and Japan. M. Oba's co-authors include M.S. Allen, G.B. Penner, K. A. Beauchemin, B.J. Bradford, Le Luo Guan, Ling Guan, Michael S. Allen, X.-L. Gao, A.H. Laarman and Gotthold Gäbel and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Applied and Environmental Microbiology and Journal of Nutrition.

In The Last Decade

M. Oba

139 papers receiving 5.7k 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.

BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: The hepatic oxidation theory of the control of feed intake and its application to ruminants

2009 495 citations M.S. Allen, M. Oba et al. Journal of Animal Science profile →
Evaluation of the Importance of the Digestibility of Neutral Detergent Fiber from Forage: Effects on Dry Matter Intake and Milk Yield of Dairy Cows

1999 465 citations M. Oba, M.S. Allen Journal of Dairy Science profile →

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of M. Oba

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of M. Oba. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of M. Oba based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with M. Oba. M. Oba is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Effects of fat content of high-protein milk replacer on intake and growth performance of Holstein calves in summer and winter 2025 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), M. Oba, Toshihisa Sugino	0
2	Effects of tributyrin supplementation in calf starter on growth, blood parameters and development of rumen and small intestine in Holstein calves fed milk replacers with different fatty acid profile 2024 ·Animal Feed Science and Technology ·(unknown), Toshihiro Fukui, Naoki Isobe, M. Oba, Toshihisa Sugino	1
3	Effects of offering free-choice hay for the first 5 days postpartum on productivity, serum inflammatory markers, gut permeability, and colon gene expression in fresh dairy cows 2023 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), M. Oba	0
4	Relationship of anogenital distance with fertility in nulliparous Holstein heifers 2021 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), M. Gobikrushanth, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), M.G. Colazo, A. Ahmadzadeh, M. Oba, D.J. Ambrose	14
5	Effects of butyrate supplementation on blood glucagon-like peptide-2 concentration and gastrointestinal functions of lactating dairy cows fed diets differing in starch content 2020 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), M. Oba, Kenichi Izumi, (unknown), Kazuyuki Suzuki, Satoshi Gondaira, Hidetoshi Higuchi, Shin Oikawa	11
6	Effects of supplementing a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product during the periparturient period on performance of dairy cows fed fresh diets differing in starch content 2019 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), T.C. Bruinjé, I. Yoon, D.J. Ambrose, M. Oba	40
7	Short communication: The effect of delayed colostrum feeding on plasma concentrations of glucagon-like peptide 1 and 2 in newborn calves 2018 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), A. Fischer, Yang Song, Le Luo Guan, M. Oba, M.A. Steele, Toshihisa Sugino	18
8	The effects of feeding more milk on periprandial plasma glucagon-like peptide-2 concentrations in preweaning dairy calves 2018 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), M. Oba, Toshihisa Sugino	1
9	The effects of feeding 3-nitrooxypropanol on methane emissions and productivity of Holstein cows in mid lactation 2014 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), Yong Sun, Le Luo Guan, K. A. Beauchemin, A. D. Iwaasa, Stéphane Duval, Daniel R. Barreda, M. Oba	110
10	The relationship between rumen acidosis resistance and expression of genes involved in regulation of intracellular pH and butyrate metabolism of ruminal epithelial cells in steers 2012 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), Ling Guan, M. Oba	65
11	Short communication: Effect of calf starter on rumen pH of Holstein dairy calves at weaning 2011 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·A.H. Laarman, M. Oba	80
12	A single mild episode of subacute ruminal acidosis does not affect ruminal barrier function in the short term 2010 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·G.B. Penner, M. Oba, Gotthold Gäbel, Jörg R. Aschenbach	80
13	Evaluation of triticale dried distillers grains with solubles as a substitute for barley grain and barley silage in feedlot finishing diets1 2010 ·Journal of Animal Science ·(unknown), Tim A. McAllister, D. J. Gibb, Alex V. Chaves, E. K. Okine, K. A. Beauchemin, M. Oba	47
14	Commensal Fecal Escherichia coli Diversity in Dairy Cows at High and Low Risk for Incurring Subacute Ruminal Acidosis 2009 ·Foodborne Pathogens and Disease ·Ranjana Sharma, Krysty Munns, (unknown), Greg B Penner, M. Oba, Edward Topp, K. A. Beauchemin	5
15	Epithelial Capacity for Apical Uptake of Short Chain Fatty Acids Is a Key Determinant for Intraruminal pH and the Susceptibility to Subacute Ruminal Acidosis in Sheep , 2009 ·Journal of Nutrition ·(unknown), Jörg R. Aschenbach, Gotthold Gäbel, (unknown), M. Oba	160
16	Timothy Hay with a Low Dietary Cation-Anion Difference Improves Calcium Homeostasis in Periparturient Holstein Cows 2008 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·G.B. Penner, Gaëtan F. Tremblay, (unknown), M. Oba	20
17	Effect of Grains Differing in Expected Ruminal Fermentability on the Productivity of Lactating Dairy Cows 2007 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·(unknown), M. Oba, K. A. Beauchemin, J. H. Helm	36
18	Metabolic Fates of Ammonia–N in Ruminal Epithelial and Duodenal Mucosal Cells Isolated from Growing Sheep 2005 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·M. Oba, R.L. Baldwin, (unknown), B.J. Bequette	19
19	Effects of Brown Midrib 3 Mutation in Corn Silage on Productivity of Dairy Cows Fed Two Concentrations of Dietary Neutral Detergent Fiber: 2. Chewing Activities 2000 ·Journal of Dairy Science ·M. Oba, M.S. Allen	42
20	Poisoning with Renal Involvement in Grazing Cattle 1977 ·Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association ·Akio Ito, Koji Suzuki, (unknown), M. Oba, Takaaki Nakagawa	1

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