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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7217-9244
Scopus Author ID: 8201811300
Google Scholar Profile: u4GoxZ0AAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Dairy)
Bovine Production Medicine
Biography
Dr. Pedro Melendez joined City University of Hong Kong in January 2023 as a Clinical Professor in Bovine Production Medicine.
He obtained his DVM at the University of Chile, and then he pursued a residency program in Food Animal Medicine at the University of Florida (USA), and earned a Master of Science in 2000 and a Ph.D. in 2004 at the same University. He is a diplomate at the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Dairy Specialty. He was a faculty member at the University of Chile, University of Florida (USA), University Santo Tomas (Chile), University of Missouri, University of Georgia and Texas Tech University. His teaching focuses on all aspects of dairy production medicine, with special emphasis on nutritional management and metabolic diseases in dairy cattle.
Editor or Editorial Membership
Dr. Melendez is part of the editorial board of the journal "JDS Communications" An official journal of the American Dairy Science Association®, the journal "Dairy" a peer-reviewed, open-access journal on dairy science published quarterly online by MDPI, and the journal "Animals" a peer-reviewed, open access journal by MDPI
Research Interests/Areas
Dr. Melendez research program involves the management of transition dairy cow, epidemiology of periparturient diseases, nutrition and feeding management of dairy cattle, and the relationship between nutrition, fertility and health of dairy cattle.
Dr. Melendez is author of several peer-reviewed publications listed on PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar.
Dr. Melendez receives applications from graduate students, research assistants, and postdoctoral associates interested to pursue research projects in the area of bovine production medicine with special emphasis on dairy cattle. If you are interested in Dr. Melendez research program, please contact him at [email protected] with a letter of intent and a biosketch of one-page.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Research output
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Effects of heat stress abatement on behavioral response in lactating dairy cows prior to and following an intramammary lipopolysaccharide infusion
Marins, T. N., Orellana Rivas, R. M., Chen, Y.-C., Melo, V. H. L. R., Wang, Z., Liu, H., Gao, J., Savegnago, C. G., Roper, A. M., Bernard, J. K., Melendez, P. & Tao, S., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 108, 2, p. 1882-1895Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Association between automated body condition score at dry-off and calving and hyperketonemia in Holstein cows
Pinedo, P., Manriquez, D., Melendez, P. & DeVries, A., 2024, Abstracts of the 2024 American Dairy Science Association® Annual Meeting. Elsevier Inc., p. 287 (Journal of Dairy Science; vol. 107, no. Supplement 1).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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Association between body condition score and abdominal fat assessed by ultrasound in Jersey cows
Melendez, P., Redrovan, D. & Chelikani, P. K., Sept 2024, In: Veterinary Medicine and Science. 10, 5, e1515.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile14 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars) -
Association between hyperketonemia and automated body condition score at nadir in Holstein cows
Pinedo, P., Manriquez, D., Melendez, P. & DeVries, A., 2024, Abstracts of the 2024 Diary Science Association® Annual Meeting. Elsevier Inc., (Journal of Diary Science ® ; vol. 107, no. Supplement 1).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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Association between subclinical ketosis, body condition score, and pregnancy at first artificial insemination in Holstein cows calving at different seasons.
Melendez, P., Gonzalez, G., Lastra Duran, G. & Pinedo, P., Jun 2024, Abstracts of the 2024 American Dairy Science Association® Annual Meeting. Elsevier Inc., p. 291 2320. (Journal of Dairy Science; vol. 107, no. Supplement 1).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
Prizes
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- Clinician of the Month
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Recipient), Dec 2004
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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- Best Clinical Science Publication
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Recipient), 2001
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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- Award American Association of Bovine Practitioner
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Recipient), 25 Sept 2002
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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- Alec Courtelis Award
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Recipient), 23 Apr 2003
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
Activities
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JDS communication (Journal)
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Associate Editor)
1 Jul 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work (RGC: 61) › Editorial membership and others
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Feeding programs in transition dairy cows
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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Feeding programs on transition dairy cows in the south of Chile
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Speaker)
29 May 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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Management of transition dairy cows
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Speaker)
21 Mar 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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Nutrition and Fertility in Dairy Cattle
MELENDEZ RETAMAL, P. G. (Advisory Chair)
2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium