Animal Behavior And Reproduction

3 researchers across 2 institutions

3 Researchers
2 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in animal behavior and reproduction investigates the biological mechanisms and environmental influences that shape how animals interact with each other and their surroundings, and how they reproduce. Studies encompass a range of topics including the neurobiological underpinnings of social behaviors, mating strategies, parental care, and the physiological processes governing fertility and reproductive success. Methodologies employed span from observational studies in natural settings to controlled laboratory experiments utilizing molecular, genetic, and physiological analyses.

This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas's significant agricultural sector, which includes substantial livestock and poultry industries. Understanding animal behavior and reproduction is crucial for improving animal welfare, enhancing breeding efficiency, and developing sustainable management practices. Furthermore, insights gained from studying animal reproduction can inform conservation efforts for native wildlife and contribute to broader public health initiatives by examining zoonotic disease transmission and reproductive health across species.

This area of inquiry frequently intersects with fields such as reproductive biology, animal nutrition, neuroscience, and physiology. Collaborative efforts extend across multiple institutions within the state, fostering a comprehensive approach to understanding complex animal systems.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
R. Keith Bramwell University of Arkansas 12 653
Charles V V Maxwell University of Arkansas 11 997
Monica R. Reusche Arkansas State University 2 17
Reproductive Biology And Fertility 2 Animal Nutrition And Physiology 2 Livestock And Poultry Management 2 Genomics And Phylogenetic Studies 2 Protein Structure And Dynamics 1 Species Distribution And Climate Change 1 Wildlife Ecology And Conservation 1 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 1 Gut Microbiota And Health 1 Microbial Community Ecology And Physiology 1 Diet And Metabolism Studies 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
17,750 works in 2026
+2.9% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
5.4% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 18
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 University of California, Davis 4,068
  2. 2 Cornell University 3,881
  3. 3 Harvard University 2,700
  4. 4 University of California, Berkeley 2,490
  5. 5 The University of Texas at Austin 2,299
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