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 Jörg R. Aschenbach 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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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.

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. 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 →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
M. Oba	5.3k	2.0k	1.1k	783	559	144	6.1k
Evan C. Titgemeyer	4.7k 0.9×	1.8k 0.9×	1.7k 1.6×	516 0.7×	597 1.1×	232	6.3k
M.E. Van Amburgh	3.9k 0.7×	1.5k 0.8×	1.3k 1.2×	981 1.3×	339 0.6×	109	5.1k
Wenzhu Yang	4.6k 0.9×	1.4k 0.7×	1.4k 1.3×	359 0.5×	636 1.1×	168	5.9k
R.D. Shaver	5.7k 1.1×	2.3k 1.2×	1.4k 1.3×	392 0.5×	299 0.5×	143	6.7k
G.B. Penner	4.1k 0.8×	1.7k 0.8×	1.1k 1.0×	852 1.1×	1.0k 1.8×	213	5.7k
E.J. DePeters	3.8k 0.7×	1.7k 0.8×	1.1k 1.0×	510 0.7×	561 1.0×	121	5.4k
À. Bach	5.2k 1.0×	2.0k 1.0×	2.4k 2.3×	1.9k 2.4×	830 1.5×	185	7.7k
R.J. Grant	3.2k 0.6×	1.2k 0.6×	1.1k 1.1×	571 0.7×	317 0.6×	80	4.2k
E. K. Okine	3.3k 0.6×	2.3k 1.2×	1.9k 1.8×	417 0.5×	606 1.1×	124	5.6k
C.R. Staples	5.9k 1.1×	3.1k 1.6×	1.3k 1.2×	564 0.7×	287 0.5×	171	7.2k

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

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Oba, M., et al.. (2025). Effects of fat content of high-protein milk replacer on intake and growth performance of Holstein calves in summer and winter. Journal of Dairy Science. 108(6). 5860–5874.

Fukui, Toshihiro, et al.. (2024). 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. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 308. 115883–115883. 1 indexed citations

Oba, M., Kenichi Izumi, Kazuyuki Suzuki, et al.. (2020). Effects of butyrate supplementation on blood glucagon-like peptide-2 concentration and gastrointestinal functions of lactating dairy cows fed diets differing in starch content. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(4). 3656–3667. 11 indexed citations

Bruinjé, T.C., et al.. (2019). Effects of supplementing a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product during the periparturient period on performance of dairy cows fed fresh diets differing in starch content. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(4). 3082–3096. 40 indexed citations

Oba, M., et al.. (2019). Effects of feeding a high- or moderate-starch prepartum diet to cows on newborn dairy heifer calf responses to intravenous glucose tolerance tests early in life. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(10). 8931–8940. 5 indexed citations

Haines, Deborah M., et al.. (2018). The effect of tube versus bottle feeding colostrum on immunoglobulin G absorption, abomasal emptying, and plasma hormone concentrations in newborn calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(5). 4168–4179. 27 indexed citations

Koike, Satoshi, et al.. (2017). Plasma concentrations of glucagon-like peptide 1 and 2 in calves fed calf starters containing lactose. Journal of Dairy Science. 100(11). 9361–9371. 22 indexed citations

Salehi, Reza, D.J. Ambrose, & M. Oba. (2016). Short communication: Effects of prepartum diets supplemented with rolled oilseeds on Brix values and fatty acid profile of colostrum. Journal of Dairy Science. 99(5). 3598–3601. 13 indexed citations

Laarman, A.H., Toshihisa Sugino, & M. Oba. (2012). Effects of starch content of calf starter on growth and rumen pH in Holstein calves during the weaning transition. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(8). 4478–4487. 65 indexed citations

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Guan, Ling, et al.. (2012). 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. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(10). 5866–5875. 65 indexed citations

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Laarman, A.H. & M. Oba. (2011). Short communication: Effect of calf starter on rumen pH of Holstein dairy calves at weaning. Journal of Dairy Science. 94(11). 5661–5664. 80 indexed citations

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Sharma, Ranjana, Krysty Munns, Greg B Penner, et al.. (2009). Commensal Fecal Escherichia coli Diversity in Dairy Cows at High and Low Risk for Incurring Subacute Ruminal Acidosis. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(8). 973–980. 5 indexed citations

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Penner, G.B., et al.. (2008). Timothy Hay with a Low Dietary Cation-Anion Difference Improves Calcium Homeostasis in Periparturient Holstein Cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(5). 1959–1968. 20 indexed citations

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Tremblay, Gaëtan F., et al.. (2008). Timothy hays differing in dietary cation-anion difference affect the capability of dairy cows to maintain their calcium homeostasis. Journal of Dairy Science. 92(1). 238–246. 10 indexed citations

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Baron, V. S., et al.. (2008). Effects of Planting Date on Fiber Digestibility of Whole-Crop Barley and Productivity of Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(4). 1534–1543. 20 indexed citations

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Oba, M., et al.. (2007). Effect of Grains Differing in Expected Ruminal Fermentability on the Productivity of Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(6). 2852–2859. 36 indexed citations

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Oba, M., et al.. (2007). Selection of Barley Grain Affects Ruminal Fermentation, Starch Digestibility, and Productivity of Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(6). 2860–2869. 71 indexed citations

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Oba, M., et al.. (2005). Metabolic Fates of Ammonia–N in Ruminal Epithelial and Duodenal Mucosal Cells Isolated from Growing Sheep. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(11). 3963–3970. 19 indexed citations

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Oba, M. & M.S. Allen. (2003). Dose-Response Effects of Intrauminal Infusion of Propionate on Feeding Behavior of Lactating Cows in Early or Midlactation. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(9). 2922–2931. 82 indexed citations

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Ito, Akio, et al.. (1977). Poisoning with Renal Involvement in Grazing Cattle. Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association. 30(7). 383–387. 1 indexed citations

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