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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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C.R. Looney

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High Impact

Researcher

Also affiliated: Louisiana State University System (1984); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005); Louisiana State University (1980–1983); United States Department of Agriculture (2024); Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (1980–1987); Colorado School of Mines (2019); University of Arkansas System (2020–2026); Texas College (1992); TiGenix (Spain) (2001–2017); Ultimate Software (United States) (1999–2000); PhysioGenix (United States) (2005–2018); University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (2021–2026); STgenetics (United States) (2004–2006); Orano (United States) (1995); Texas A&M University (1992); Bryan College (2005–2015)

Faculty Researcher

Animal Science

23 h-index 120 pubs 3,045 cited

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Female
  • Pregnancy
  • Cloning, Organism
  • Male
  • Embryo Transfer
  • Nuclear Transfer Techniques
  • Embryonic and Fetal Development
  • Oocytes
  • Embryo, Mammalian
  • Blastocyst
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Cattle Diseases
  • Superovulation

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

C.R. Looney's research focuses on reproductive physiology in livestock, with a particular emphasis on cattle. Looney's work investigates factors influencing pregnancy rates and reproductive efficiency in beef heifers and cows. This includes studies on the impact of pre-synchronization of ovulation timing and the use of sex-sorted semen in artificial insemination protocols. Looney has also examined the influence of nutritional factors, such as melatonin supplementation, on pregnant beef cows grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue, assessing effects on uterine artery hemodynamics and offspring growth performance.

Further research areas include the evaluation of different artificial insemination protocols, such as CO-Synch + CIDR, and their effects on pregnancy rates. Looney's lab also explores advancements in reproductive technologies, including the establishment and functional characterization of bovine endometrial epithelial organoids and the effects of specific culture conditions on bovine oocyte maturation. Collaborations with researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville have resulted in numerous shared publications.

Looney holds a h-index of 23 with over 3,000 citations across more than 120 publications, recognizing a significant body of scholarly work. The researcher is identified as a "high-impact researcher" due to high citation counts and remains recently active with publications extending to 2026.

Metrics

  • h-index: 23
  • Publications: 120
  • Citations: 3,045

Selected Publications

  • PS2-7. A Comparison of 14-d vs 6-d CIDR Protocol on Conception Rates in Crossbred Angus Heifers (2026)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 47. Seasonality of Bovine Respiratory Disease Incidence and Nasal Temperatures in Receiving Beef Cattle: A Potential Early Disease Detection Method (2026)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 52. The Effect of Including a Yeast Culture and Essential Oils in Receiving Cattle Diets on Growth Performance and Health (2026)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 82. A Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test Comparing the Efficacy of Generic Injectable Moxidectin to the Pioneer Brand in Weaned Beef Calves (2026)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 17. Effects of Inclusion of Soybean Oil in Beef Heifer Diets on Reproductive Function and Calf Growth Performance (2026)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • Establishment and Functional Characterization of Bovine Endometrial Epithelial Organoids (2026)
    The FASEB Journal 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • 17 Effects of 6-day or 7-day CO-Synch + CIDR and fixed-time artificial insemination protocols on pregnancy rates of beef heifers and cows (2026)
    Reproduction Fertility and Development DOI OpenAlex
  • Establishment and functional characterization of bovine endometrial epithelial organoids (2025)
    bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) DOI OpenAlex
  • PSVIII-29 Influence of oral drench and free-choice supplementation of organic-complexed trace minerals compared to inorganic trace mineral supplementation on pregnancy rates and calf performance. (2025)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • PSIV-5 Investigating passive transfer and the effects of stress on the newborn calf receiving immunoglobulins from colostrum. (2025)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • PSI-10 Evaluation of factors influencing conception rate within a fixed-time artificial insemination protocol using sex-sorted semen (2024)
    Journal of Animal Science 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • 242 Comparison of GnRH administration day in the 7&7 Synch versus 8&6 Synch Protocol for fixed-timed artificial insemination in beef heifers (2024)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • PSIII-7 Effect of Time of Estrus on Conception Rate for a Sexed Semen Artificial Insemination Protocol in Multiparous Beef Cows (2023)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • PSIII-5 Evaluation of Gnrh Administration day in the 7 & 7 Synch Protocol for Fixed-Timed Artificial Insemination in Multiparous Beef Cows (2022)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 274 Comparison of Two Ultrasound Systems for Estimation of Carcass Attributes in Feedlot Steers (2021)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex

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