M.N. Mgasa

1.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
19 papers, 704 citations indexed

About

M.N. Mgasa is a scholar working on Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics and Small Animals. According to data from OpenAlex, M.N. Mgasa has authored 19 papers receiving a total of 704 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 8 papers in Agronomy and Crop Science, 8 papers in Genetics and 6 papers in Small Animals. Recurrent topics in M.N. Mgasa's work include Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (6 papers), Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (4 papers) and Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (4 papers). M.N. Mgasa is often cited by papers focused on Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (6 papers), Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (4 papers) and Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (4 papers). M.N. Mgasa collaborates with scholars based in Tanzania, United Kingdom and Russia. M.N. Mgasa's co-authors include Regina Hofmann‐Lehmann, Margaret A. Carpenter, Richard Kock, Hans Lutz, Sarah Cleaveland, A. Pospischil, Linda Munson, Craig Packer, M. J. G. Appel and Melody Roelke‐Parker and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Small Ruminant Research and Tropical Animal Health and Production.

In The Last Decade

M.N. Mgasa

17 papers receiving 659 citations

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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.

A canine distemper virus epidemic in Serengeti lions (Panthera leo)

1996 584 citations Melody Roelke‐Parker, Linda Munson et al. Nature profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
M.N. Mgasa Tanzania	8	265	255	192	170	145	19	704
W.S.K. Chalmers United Kingdom	15	396 1.5×	259 1.0×	90 0.5×	104 0.6×	355 2.4×	26	811
Randall L. Zarnke United States	19	139 0.5×	266 1.0×	143 0.7×	220 1.3×	274 1.9×	40	961
Nuno Santos Portugal	20	200 0.8×	378 1.5×	147 0.8×	200 1.2×	505 3.5×	58	991
Todd Shury Canada	15	184 0.7×	104 0.4×	111 0.6×	288 1.7×	171 1.2×	36	887
Siv Aina J. Leendertz Germany	19	101 0.4×	222 0.9×	120 0.6×	82 0.5×	339 2.3×	26	853
H L Ruhnke Canada	19	57 0.2×	307 1.2×	229 1.2×	154 0.9×	103 0.7×	39	1.0k
Walburga Lutz Germany	15	207 0.8×	147 0.6×	137 0.7×	225 1.3×	144 1.0×	58	725
David Fouchet France	14	125 0.5×	112 0.4×	61 0.3×	112 0.7×	96 0.7×	31	458
E. Ferroglio Italy	15	64 0.2×	277 1.1×	225 1.2×	187 1.1×	247 1.7×	39	815
Erhard F. Kaleta Germany	15	101 0.4×	380 1.5×	66 0.3×	55 0.3×	274 1.9×	23	764

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19 of 19 papers shown

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (2007). The effects of calcium, phosphorus and zinc supplementation on reproductive performance of crossbred dairy cows in Tanzania. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 39(5). 317–323. 12 indexed citations

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (2006). Seasonal changes in nutritional status and reproductive performance of Zebu cows kept under a traditional agro-pastoral system in Tanzania. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 38(6). 511–519. 20 indexed citations

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (2006). Effects of regrowth period, season and harvesting frequency on the yield and nutritive value ofChloris gayanain the southern highlands of Tanzania. African Journal of Range and Forage Science. 23(2). 107–111. 1 indexed citations

Batamuzi, E. K., et al.. (2001). Comparison of the effects of atipamezole and tolazoline on analgesia, cardiopulmonary and rectal temperature changes induced by lumbosacral epidural injection of medetomidine in goats. Small Ruminant Research. 40(2). 117–122. 2 indexed citations

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (2000). Analgesic, Behavioural and Cardiopulmonary Effects of Epidurally Injected Medetomidine (Domitor^®) in Goats. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A. 47(2). 65–72. 5 indexed citations

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (1999). Comparison of Xylazine and Lidocaine Effects for Analgesia and Cardiopulmonary Functions Following Lumbosacral Epidural Injection in Goats. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A. 46(10). 605–611. 15 indexed citations

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (1998). Clinical mastitis and bacterial isolates in dairy cows at ASAS dairy farm, Iringa, Tanzania. 18(3). 173–179. 3 indexed citations

Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (1997). Plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorus in grazing cattle at Asas Farm, Iringa, Tanzania. 17. 44–49. 1 indexed citations

Roelke‐Parker, Melody, Linda Munson, Craig Packer, et al.. (1996). A canine distemper virus epidemic in Serengeti lions (Panthera leo). Nature. 379(6564). 441–445. 584 indexed citations breakdown →

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Roelke‐Parker, Melody, Linda Munson, Craig Packer, et al.. (1996). Correction: A canine distemper virus epidemic in Serengeti lions (Panthera leo). Nature. 381(6578). 172–172. 4 indexed citations

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Thamsborg, Stig Milan, R. J. Jørgensen, Jan Fogh, & M.N. Mgasa. (1994). Health and growth in young goats fed pelleted lucerne or concentrate ad libitum. Small Ruminant Research. 13(2). 109–115. 1 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N., A. Basse, J. Arnbjerg, et al.. (1994). Influence of diet on forestomach, bone and digital development in young goats. Small Ruminant Research. 14(1). 25–31. 11 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N. & J. Arnbjerg. (1993). Radiographic Study of Postnatal Development of the Tarsus in West African Dwarf Goats. Anatomia Histologia Embryologia. 22(1). 16–25. 4 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N. & J. Arnbjerg. (1993). Influence of diet on forestomach structure and occurrence of digital diseases in adult goats. Small Ruminant Research. 10(1). 63–73. 11 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N. & J. Arnbjerg. (1993). Occurrence of lameness and digital lesions in Tanzanian goats. Small Ruminant Research. 10(1). 55–62. 7 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N. & J. Arnbjerg. (1992). Comparative Structure and Morphology of the Goat Sternum in West African Dwarf and Danish Landrace Breeds. Anatomia Histologia Embryologia. 21(2). 152–159. 1 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N., et al.. (1989). Clinical Effects of Azaperone‐Metomidate, as Compared to Propionylpromazine‐Xylazine‐Metomidate or Xylazine‐Ketamine Combinations in Anaesthesia of Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A. 36(1-10). 225–229.

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Mgasa, M.N. & G.K. Mbassa. (1988). Tolerance of goats to experimental grain engorgement and intraruminal lactic acid injection. Veterinary Research Communications. 12(2-3). 143–147. 10 indexed citations

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Mgasa, M.N.. (1987). Bovine pododermatitis aseptica diffusa (laminitis) aetiology, pathogenesis, treatment and control. Veterinary Research Communications. 11(3). 235–241. 12 indexed citations

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