Shawn McKenna

About Shawn McKenna

Shawn McKenna, With an exceptional h-index of 24 and a recent h-index of 16 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of Prince Edward Island, specializes in the field of cattle infectious disease and lameness.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

The effect of a hiding space on the behaviour and heart rate variability of dairy calves during temporary separation from the dam

Randomized control trial to investigate compliance with, and impacts of, cow comfort recommendations on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya

91 Horse owners’ perspectives of horse weight management

Horse housing on Prince Edward Island, Canada: Attitudes and experiences related to keeping horses outdoors and in groups

Cross-sectional study of cow comfort and management factors associated with subclinical mastitis in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya.

Evaluation of antibody and antigen cross-reaction in Kenyan dairy cattle naturally infected with two pestiviruses: Bovine viral diarrhea virus and classical swine fever virus

Communication skills training and assessment of food animal production medicine veterinarians: A component of a voluntary Johne's disease control program

Dairy producer satisfaction and knowledge transfer with the veterinary-administered risk assessment and management plan in a voluntary Johne's disease control program

Shawn McKenna Information

University

Position

Atlantic Veterinary College

Citations(all)

2426

Citations(since 2020)

1186

Cited By

1551

hIndex(all)

24

hIndex(since 2020)

16

i10Index(all)

38

i10Index(since 2020)

29

Email

University Profile Page

Google Scholar

Shawn McKenna Skills & Research Interests

cattle infectious disease and lameness

Top articles of Shawn McKenna

Title

Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

The effect of a hiding space on the behaviour and heart rate variability of dairy calves during temporary separation from the dam

Animal Welfare

Hannah B Spitzer

Rebecca K Meagher

M Lynne O’Sullivan

William Montelpare

Miriam B Gordon

...

2024/1

Randomized control trial to investigate compliance with, and impacts of, cow comfort recommendations on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya

Research in Veterinary Science

EN Kariuki

JA VanLeeuwen

GK Gitau

LC Heider

SL McKenna

...

2023/9/1

91 Horse owners’ perspectives of horse weight management

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

M Ross

K Proudfoot

K Merkies

M Mills

I Elsohaby

...

2023/5/1

Horse housing on Prince Edward Island, Canada: Attitudes and experiences related to keeping horses outdoors and in groups

Animals

Megan Ross

Kathryn Proudfoot

Katrina Merkies

Ibrahim Elsohaby

Molly Mills

...

2023/1/13

Cross-sectional study of cow comfort and management factors associated with subclinical mastitis in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya.

E Kariuki

J Vanleeuwen

GK Gitau

S McKenna

L Heider

...

2022/6/30

Evaluation of antibody and antigen cross-reaction in Kenyan dairy cattle naturally infected with two pestiviruses: Bovine viral diarrhea virus and classical swine fever virus

Veterinary World

Daniel Muasya

John Van Leeuwen

George Gitau

Shawn McKenna

Luke Heider

...

2022/5

Communication skills training and assessment of food animal production medicine veterinarians: A component of a voluntary Johne's disease control program

Journal of Dairy Science

Karen A MacDonald-Phillips

Shawn LB McKenna

Darcy H Shaw

Greg P Keefe

John VanLeeuwen

...

2022/3/1

Dairy producer satisfaction and knowledge transfer with the veterinary-administered risk assessment and management plan in a voluntary Johne's disease control program

Journal of Dairy Science

Karen A MacDonald-Phillips

Greg P Keefe

John VanLeeuwen

Darcy H Shaw

J McClure

...

2022/3/1

Randomised controlled trial on estrus and conception impacts of reproductive and nutrition interventions on Kenyan smallholder dairy farms.

East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation

John VanLeeuwen

Joan Muraya

George K Gitau

Dennis N Makau

M Bronwyn Crane

...

2021/9/25

Evaluation of environmental and comfort improvements on affective welfare in heifer calves on smallholder dairy farms

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

P Kimeli

J VanLeeuwen

GK Gitau

LC Heider

SL McKenna

...

2021/4/1

Effect of housing improvement and other factors on the growth of heifer calves on Kenyan smallholder dairy farms

Tropical Animal Health and Production

Peter Kimeli

John VanLeeuwen

George Gitau

Luke Heider

Shawn McKenna

...

2021/3

Impact of calf housing improvement and farmer training on finances, management and animal welfare perceptions of Kenyan smallholder dairy farmers

Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics

Peter Kimeli

John VanLeeuwen

George Gitau

Luke Heider

Shawn McKenna

...

2021

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Neospora caninum and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus in smallholder dairy cattle in Kenya

East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation

John VanLeeuwen

Joan Muraya

George Gitau

Dennis Makau

Bronwyn Crane

...

2021/12/17

Relationships between type of hoof lesion and behavioral signs of lameness in Holstein cows housed in Canadian tiestall facilities

Journal of Dairy Science

MT Jewell

M Cameron

SL McKenna

MS Cockram

J Sanchez

...

2021/1/1

Management factors associated with time-to-onset and fecal egg/oocyst counts of gastrointestinal parasites in heifer calves on Kenyan smallholder farms

Veterinary Parasitology

P Kimeli

J VanLeeuwen

GK Gitau

LC Heider

SL McKenna

...

2020/7/1

Management factors associated with perinatal lamb mortality in Prince Edward Island flocks

Preventive veterinary medicine

Niorn Ratanapob

John VanLeeuwen

Shawn McKenna

Maureen Wichtel

Henrik Stryhn

...

2020/7/1

Effects of Calliandra and Sesbania on Daily Milk Production in Dairy Cows on Commercial Smallholder Farms in Kenya

Veterinary medicine international

DN Makau

JA VanLeeuwen

GK Gitau

SL McKenna

C Walton

...

2020/2/21

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