Neil Beck

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I obtained BSc in Agricultural Science from the University of Notttingham and a PhD in Dairy Science from Michigan State University.

Teaching

My teaching includes Part 1 modules in Animal Science and Animal Physiology (in the Institute of Biological Sciences) and more specialised modules on reproduction and animal production science in Part2.

Research interests

I conduct research into animal reproduction and my main areas of research are the factors affecting the embryo survival in juvenile ewes and the effect of late pregnancy nutrition on lactational performance in dairy cows.

Additional information

My other interests include squash, tennis and fishing.

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10 Article

The effect of hCG treatment on Day 12 post-mating on ovarian function and reproductive performance of ewes and ewe lambs
Beck, N. F. G., Khan, T. H. & Khalid, M., 24 Jan 2009, In: Animal Reproduction Science. 116, 1-2, p. 162-168 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
18 Citations (Scopus)
The effects of GnRH analogue (buserelin) or hCG (Chorulon) on Day 12 of pregnancy on ovarian function, plasma hormone concentrations, conceptus growth and placentation in ewes and ewe lambs
Khan, T. H., Beck, N. F. G. & Khalid, M., 01 Dec 2007, In: Animal Reproduction Science. 102, 3-4, p. 247-254 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
57 Citations (Scopus)
Effect of post-mating GnRH analogue (buserelin) treatment on PGF(2 alpha) release in ewes and ewe lambs
Khan, T. H., Beck, N. F. G., Mann, G. E. & Khalid, M., 01 Sept 2006, In: Animal Reproduction Science. 95, 1-2, p. 107-115 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus)
Effects of silage species and supplemental vitamin E on the oxidative stability of milk
Beck, N. F. G., Dewhurst, R. J. & Al-Mabruk, R. M., 2004, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 87, 2, p. 406-412 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
74 Citations (Scopus)
A comparison of plasma growth hormone, insulin, free fatty acid and glucose concentrations during oestrus and early pregnancy in Clun Forest ewe lambs and ewes
Davies-Morel, M. C. G. & Beck, N. F. G., 01 May 2003, In: Small Ruminant Research. 48, 2, p. 127-134 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)
hCG treatment on day of mating improves embryo viability and fertility in ewe lambs
Hastie, P. M., Khalid, M., Beck, N. F. G. & Khan, T. H., 2003, In: Animal Reproduction Science. 76, 1-2, p. 1-2 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
47 Citations (Scopus)
Relationship between intrafollicular concentrations of parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) and steroid hormones in oestrogenic and non-oestrogenic ovarian follicles in the mare
Beck, N. F. G., Abbas, S. K., Care, A. D., Charles, J. M. & Khalid, M., 14 Nov 2002, In: Animal Reproduction Science. 76, 1-2, p. 1-2 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Development of a simple in vitro assay for estimating net rumen acid load from diet ingredients
Dhanoa, M. S., Borgida, L. P., Beck, N. F. G., Wadhwa, D. & Dewhurst, R. J., May 2001, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 84, 5, p. 1109-1117 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
24 Citations (Scopus)
Effects of Altering the Energy and Protein Supply to Dairy Cows During the Dry Period. 2: Metabolic and Hormonal Responses
Moorby, J., Dewhurst, R. J., Tweed, J., Dhanoa, M. S. & Beck, N., Aug 2000, In: Journal of Dairy Science. 83, 8, p. 1795-1805 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
39 Citations (Scopus)
A comparison of ovulation rate and late embryonic mortality in ewe lambs and ewes and the rôle of late embryo loss in ewe lamb subfertility
Beck, N. F., Davies-Morel, M. C. G. & Davies, B., Feb 1996, In: Animal Science. 62, 1, p. 79-83 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus)