P.C. Irons

1.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
36 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

P.C. Irons is a scholar working on Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics and Small Animals. According to data from OpenAlex, P.C. Irons has authored 36 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Agronomy and Crop Science, 17 papers in Genetics and 11 papers in Small Animals. Recurrent topics in P.C. Irons's work include Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (14 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (9 papers) and Virus-based gene therapy research (5 papers). P.C. Irons is often cited by papers focused on Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (14 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (9 papers) and Virus-based gene therapy research (5 papers). P.C. Irons collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Australia and Nigeria. P.C. Irons's co-authors include Aspinas Chapwanya, Giulia Esposito, E.C. Webb, Peter N. Thompson, Estelle H. Venter, Dietmar E. Holm, Eeva Tuppurainen, Junaidu Kabir, Henry Annandale and J.O. Nöthling and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Animal Science, Vaccine and Theriogenology.

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P.C. Irons

36 papers receiving 1.1k citations

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Interactions between negative energy balance, metabolic diseases, uterine health and immune response in transition dairy cows

2013 430 citations Giulia Esposito, P.C. Irons et al. Animal Reproduction Science profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Semen Quality, Testicular Cell Apoptosis, and Transcriptome Analysis Following Mild Scrotal Heat Stress in Wugu–Hu Crossbred and Hu Rams 2025 ·Animals ·(unknown), (unknown), Yanyun Wang, Qingjie Pan, Henry Annandale, P.C. Irons, Huansheng Dong	1
2	The effect of doxapram on survival and APGAR score in newborn puppies delivered by elective caesarean: A randomized controlled trial 2023 ·Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics ·Timothy H. Hyndman, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), P.C. Irons, Joshua W. Aleri, Nino Kordzakhia, Stephen W. Page, Gabrielle C. Musk, (unknown), Martina Mosing, (unknown)	7
3	VetCompass Australia: A National Big Data Collection System for Veterinary Science 2017 ·Animals ·Paul McGreevy, Peter C. Thomson, Navneet K. Dhand, David Raubenheimer, (unknown), Caroline Mansfield, Timothy Baldwin, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães, Jacquie Rand, Peter Hill, Anne E. Peaston, James R. Gilkerson, (unknown), Shane Raidal, Peter Irwin, P.C. Irons, Richard A. Squires, Dave C. Brodbelt, Jeremy Hammond	58
4	A Bayesian latent class model to estimate the accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis by transrectal ultrasonography and laboratory detection of pregnancy-associated glycoproteins in dairy cows 2017 ·Preventive Veterinary Medicine ·Geoffrey T. Fosgate, (unknown), André Ganswindt, P.C. Irons	13
5	Ultrasonographic reproductive tract measures and pelvis measures as predictors of pregnancy failure and anestrus in restricted bred beef heifers 2015 ·Theriogenology ·Dietmar E. Holm, M. Nielen, R. Jorritsma, P.C. Irons, Peter N. Thompson	12
6	Comparative aspects of immunity and vaccination in human and bovine trichomoniasis: a review 2015 ·Tropical Animal Health and Production ·Aspinas Chapwanya, (unknown), P.C. Irons	9
7	Brucellosis, genital campylobacteriosis and other factors affecting calving rate of cattle in three states of Northern Nigeria 2015 ·BMC Veterinary Research ·(unknown), P.C. Irons, Peter N. Thompson	4
8	Evaluation of pre-breeding reproductive tract scoring as a predictor of long term reproductive performance in beef heifers 2014 ·Preventive Veterinary Medicine ·Dietmar E. Holm, M. Nielen, R. Jorritsma, P.C. Irons, Peter N. Thompson	14
9	Herd-level risk factors for Campylobacter fetus infection, Brucella seropositivity and within-herd seroprevalence of brucellosis in cattle in northern Nigeria 2013 ·Preventive Veterinary Medicine ·(unknown), P.C. Irons, Junaidu Kabir, Peter N. Thompson	19
10	Interactions between negative energy balance, metabolic diseases, uterine health and immune response in transition dairy cows breakdown → 2013 ·Animal Reproduction Science ·Giulia Esposito, P.C. Irons, E.C. Webb, Aspinas Chapwanya	430
11	The value of reproductive tract scoring as a predictor of fertility and production outcomes in beef heifers1 2009 ·Journal of Animal Science ·Dietmar E. Holm, Peter N. Thompson, P.C. Irons	65
12	Effect of lumpy skin disease virus in bull semen on in vitro embryo production 2008 ·Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University) ·P.C. Irons, (unknown), Karen Ebersohn, Anna-Marì Bosman, Henry Annandale, Erna van Wilpe, B. Colenbrander, Estelle H. Venter	1
13	Sites of Persistence of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in the Genital Tract of Experimentally Infected Bulls 2008 ·Reproduction in Domestic Animals ·Henry Annandale, P.C. Irons, Victor Patrick Bagla, (unknown), Estelle H. Venter	34
14	Excretion of lumpy skin disease virus in bull semen 2004 ·Theriogenology ·P.C. Irons, Eeva Tuppurainen, Estelle H. Venter	103
15	Evaluation of a PCR test for the diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in bulls: effects of sample collection method, storage and transport medium on the test 2003 ·Theriogenology ·(unknown), P.C. Irons, Anita L. Michel, (unknown)	35
16	Collection of preputial material by scraping and aspiration for the diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls 2002 ·Journal of the South African Veterinary Association ·P.C. Irons, (unknown), Henk J. Bertschinger	11
17	Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls 2002 ·Theriogenology ·J.O. Nöthling, P.C. Irons, (unknown)	1
18	Uterine prolapse with an interesting vascular anomaly in a cheetah: a case report 2002 ·Theriogenology ·J.O. Nöthling, (unknown), P.C. Irons, (unknown)	9
19	Hysterotomy by a colpotomy approach for treatment of foetal mummification in a cow : case report 1999 ·Journal of the South African Veterinary Association ·P.C. Irons	7
20	Failure of luteolysis leads to prolonged gestation in a bitch: A case report 1997 ·Theriogenology ·P.C. Irons, J.O. Nöthling, D.H. Volkmann	9

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