K. Stelwagen
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K. Stelwagen is a leading authority in lactation physiology and dairy science, whose research has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of mammary gland function and milking management. His primary focus is on the biological mechanisms governing milk synthesis and secretion, particularly how milking frequency and intervals influence mammary cell dynamics and overall lactation performance. Stelwagen’s seminal work, including his highly cited 2001 study on the effect of milking frequency on mammary functioning and the shape of the lactation curve (158 citations), demonstrated that milk yield is not static but is dynamically regulated by the number and metabolic activity of mammary secretory cells. He further advanced the field by investigating the practical implications of these biological principles in modern dairy systems, as evidenced by his influential paper on milking interval, milk production, and flow-rate in automatic milking systems (146 citations). These contributions have provided critical insights for optimizing farm management practices, including feeding and photoperiod strategies, to enhance milk yield and efficiency. Stelwagen’s work remains essential reading for students and researchers in animal science, bridging fundamental mammary biology with applied dairy management.
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