R.C. Cochran

6.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
128 papers, 4.7k citations indexed

About

R.C. Cochran is a scholar working on Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics and Forestry. According to data from OpenAlex, R.C. Cochran has authored 128 papers receiving a total of 4.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 98 papers in Agronomy and Crop Science, 46 papers in Genetics and 17 papers in Forestry. Recurrent topics in R.C. Cochran's work include Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (92 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (46 papers) and Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (42 papers). R.C. Cochran is often cited by papers focused on Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology (92 papers), Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock (46 papers) and Reproductive Physiology in Livestock (42 papers). R.C. Cochran collaborates with scholars based in United States, Costa Rica and Argentina. R.C. Cochran's co-authors include E.S. Vanzant, Evan C. Titgemeyer, Don C. Adams, D.E. Johnson, M. L. Galyean, Joe D. Wallace, David C. Hartnett, Tryon A Wickersham, K. C. Olson and T. G. Nagaraja and has published in prestigious journals such as Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Journal of Dairy Science and Ecological Applications.

In The Last Decade

R.C. Cochran

120 papers receiving 4.2k citations

Hit Papers

Predicting Digestibility of Different Diets with Internal... 1986 2026 1999 2012 1986 100 200 300 400
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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.

  1. Predicting Digestibility of Different Diets with Internal Markers: Evaluation of Four Potential Markers
    1986 432 citations R.C. Cochran et al. Journal of Animal Science profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
R.C. Cochran United States 38 3.7k 1.5k 699 697 557 128 4.7k
L.D. Muller United States 42 4.5k 1.2× 2.0k 1.3× 534 0.8× 944 1.4× 388 0.7× 134 5.6k
Luc Delaby France 43 3.5k 1.0× 1.9k 1.3× 543 0.8× 823 1.2× 355 0.6× 214 5.0k
Board on Agriculture 13 2.6k 0.7× 1.2k 0.8× 270 0.4× 1.3k 1.8× 520 0.9× 43 4.1k
H. Dove Australia 35 2.5k 0.7× 1.3k 0.8× 640 0.9× 824 1.2× 554 1.0× 107 3.6k
S. W. Coleman United States 35 1.9k 0.5× 1.3k 0.9× 224 0.3× 1.5k 2.1× 408 0.7× 139 3.7k
A.L. Goetsch United States 32 3.8k 1.0× 2.0k 1.3× 394 0.6× 1.6k 2.3× 311 0.6× 283 4.8k
S. A. Gunter United States 28 1.5k 0.4× 404 0.3× 306 0.4× 501 0.7× 347 0.6× 137 2.8k
Jean‐Louis Peyraud France 28 1.6k 0.4× 658 0.4× 260 0.4× 343 0.5× 273 0.5× 73 2.4k
J.R. Roche New Zealand 48 6.3k 1.7× 4.0k 2.6× 361 0.5× 2.0k 2.8× 377 0.7× 211 8.2k
C.R. Staples United States 52 5.9k 1.6× 3.1k 2.0× 236 0.3× 1.3k 1.9× 645 1.2× 171 7.2k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R.C. Cochran

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Shirley, John, Evan C. Titgemeyer, J.M. DeFrain, et al.. (2010). Characterization of ruminal dynamics in Holstein dairy cows during the periparturient period. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 95(5). 571–582. 20 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., Douglas E. Johnson, E. Gene Towne, et al.. (2006). The use of pasture reflectance characteristics and arbuscular mycorrhizal root colonization to predict pasture characteristics of tallgrass prairie grazed by cattle and bison. Grass and Forage Science. 61(1). 32–41. 5 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., Evan C. Titgemeyer, Tryon A Wickersham, et al.. (2003). Effect of a wide range in the ratio of supplemental rumen degradable protein to starch on utilization of low-quality, grass hay by beef steers. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 105(1-4). 5–20. 43 indexed citations
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Koster, Hinner, B.C. Woods, R.C. Cochran, et al.. (2002). Effect of increasing proportion of supplemental N from urea in prepartum supplements on range beef cow performance and on forage intake and digestibility by steers fed low-quality forage2. Journal of Animal Science. 80(6). 1652–1662. 32 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., et al.. (2001). Effect of ruminal vs postruminal administration of degradable protein on utilization of low-quality forage by beef steers.. Journal of Animal Science. 79(1). 225–225. 85 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., et al.. (1998). Effects of various carbohydrate sources on the utilization of low-quality tallgrass-prairie hay in continuous culture. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 13–15. 1 indexed citations
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Olson, K. C. & R.C. Cochran. (1998). Radiometry for Predicting Tallgrass Prairie Biomass Using Regression and Neural Models. Journal of Range Management. 51(2). 186–186. 20 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., et al.. (1998). Rude Pursuits and Rugged Peaks: Schoolcraft's Ozark Journal, 1818-1819. The Arkansas Historical Quarterly. 57(1). 69–69. 4 indexed citations
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Lynch, Joanna M, et al.. (1997). Influence of timing of gain on growth and reproductive performance of beef replacement heifers.. Journal of Animal Science. 75(7). 1715–1715. 61 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., et al.. (1996). Evaluation of the potential of supplements to substitute for low-quality, tallgrass-prairie forage.. Journal of Animal Science. 74(3). 639–639. 17 indexed citations
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Owensby, Clenton E., et al.. (1995). Grain Supplementation on Bluestem Range for Intensive-Early Stocked Steers. Journal of Range Management. 48(3). 246–246. 10 indexed citations
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Coblentz, W.K., J. O. Fritz, K. Bolsen, Dave Skinner, & R.C. Cochran. (1995). Degradation by Ficin of Protein from Alfalfa Hay Conserved as Conventional and Laboratory‐Scale Bales. Agronomy Journal. 87(4). 721–730. 2 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., et al.. (1993). Periparturient changes in intake, ruminal capacity, and digestive characteristics in beef cows consuming alfalfa hay2. Journal of Animal Science. 71(3). 788–795. 42 indexed citations
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Perry, R. C., L.R. Corah, R.C. Cochran, et al.. (1991). Influence of dietary energy on follicular development, serum gonadotropins, and first postpartum ovulation in suckled beef cows1. Journal of Animal Science. 69(9). 3762–3773. 106 indexed citations
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Vanzant, E.S., et al.. (1990). Influence of level of supplementation and type of grain in supplements on intake and utilization of harvested, early-growing-season, bluestem-range forage by beef steers.. Journal of Animal Science. 68(5). 1457–1468. 31 indexed citations
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DelCurto, Timothy, R.C. Cochran, D. L. Harmon, et al.. (1990). Supplementation of dormant tallgrass-prairie forage: I. Influence of varying supplemental protein and(or) energy levels on forage utilization characteristics of beef steers in confinement.. Journal of Animal Science. 68(2). 515–515. 114 indexed citations
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Cochran, R.C., E.S. Vanzant, & Timothy DelCurto. (1988). Evaluation of Internal Markers Isolated by Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide Incubation and Acid Detergent Lignin Extraction. Journal of Animal Science. 66(12). 3245–3245. 19 indexed citations
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Budd, Daniel C., R.C. Cochran, & William J. Fouty. (1982). Cholecystectomy with and without drainage. The American Journal of Surgery. 143(3). 307–309. 44 indexed citations

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