Table 1.
Ranking of the most cited publications related to heat stress in dairy cows managed in confinement systems with title, scientific journal, year of publication, total citations, and average per year, according to the Web of Science (2022).
| Ranking | Title | Journal | Year | Total Citations | Annual Citation Rate | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effects of heat stress on production in dairy cattle | Journal of Dairy Science | 2003 | 912 | 45.6 | West [14] |
| 2 | Heat stress in lactating dairy cows: a review | Livestock Production Science | 2002 | 701 | 33.38 | Kadzere et al. [69] |
| 3 | Heat stress and seasonal effects on reproduction in the dairy cow—a review | Theriogenology | 2003 | 392 | 19.6 | De Rensis and Scaramuzzi [70] |
| 4 | Major advances associated with environmental effects on dairy cattle | Journal of Dairy Science | 2006 | 336 | 19.76 | Collier et al. [71] |
| 5 | Comparison of ovarian function and circulating steroids in estrous cycles of Holstein heifers and lactating cows | Journal of Dairy Science | 2004 | 295 | 15.53 | Sartori et al. [72] |
| 6 | Is the temperature–humidity index the best indicator of heat stress in lactating dairy cows in a subtropical environment? | Journal of Dairy Science | 2009 | 278 | 19.86 | Dikmen and Hansen [73] |
| 7 | The relationship of the temperature–humidity index with milk production of dairy cows in a Mediterranean climate | Animal Research | 2002 | 247 | 11.76 | Bouraoui et al. [74] |
| 8 | Invited review: Effects of heat stress on dairy cattle welfare | Journal of Dairy Science | 2017 | 240 | 40 | Polsky and Von Keyserlink [75] |
| 9 | Effects of hot, humid weather on milk temperature, dry matter intake and milk yield of lactating dairy cows | Journal of Dairy Science | 2003 | 229 | 11.45 | West et al. [76] |
| 10 | Factors affecting conception rate after artificial insemination and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows | Animal Reproduction Science | 2004 | 215 | 11.32 | Chebel et al. [77] |