Contact

Email

k.macmillan@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Professor Emerita / Emeritus
Melbourne Veterinary School
Education
Doctoral Degree (Research) / PhD
Massey University
Doctoral Degree (Research) / PhD
University of Michigan
Masters Degree (Coursework & Research)
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelors Degree
University of New Zealand
ORCID

0000-0003-4532-8686

Prof Jock MacMillan

Professor Emerita / Emeritus
Melbourne Veterinary School
329 Scholarly works
15 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2023

    Conference Proceedings

    Effects of dry matter and energy intake on the concentrations of blood metabolites in dairy cows receiving fresh-cut grass
  • 2023

    Conference Proceedings

    Evaluation of response to insulin infusion in Holstein cattle undergoing an extended lactation
  • 2022

    Journal article

    Activity and rumination changes as predictors of calving in primiparous and multiparous Holstein cows
    DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104944
  • 2021

    Book Chapter

    Embryonic Losses: Cause and Prevention
    DOI: 10.1201/9781003069119-9
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Economic comparison of an ear tag automated activity monitor for estrus detection with timed-AI in Holstein heifers.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.09.009
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Natural versus induced estrus indicators of Holstein heifers determined by an automated activity monitoring system
    DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104514
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Comparison of two intravaginal progesterone-releasing devices in shortened-timed artificial insemination protocols in beef cattle.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.03.023
Jock MacMillan

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships

2004
Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand (FRSNZ)
2004
Honorary Life Membership New Zealand Socirty of Animal Production
1997
The first lifemebership awarded by the NZLHA in recognition of over 25 years of support for the Association's development New Zealand Large Herds Association
1991
ADSA International Dairy Production Award in recogniton of distinguished service to international dairy research and production American Dairy Science Assocation

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2009

    Research Grant

    A Rural Training Scheme - Upscaling Veterinary Capability Through Dairy Practice Based Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Graduate Training
  • 2009

    Research Grant

    A Rural Training Scheme - Upscaling Veterinary Capability Through Dairy Practice Based Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Graduate Training
  • 2008

    Research Grant

    A Comparative Study of the Performance of New Zealand Friesian Cross Holstein-Friesian Cows in Victorian Dairy Herds

  • Research Grant

    A Role for Insulin to Increase Milk Protein Concentration in Dairy Cattle
  • 2007

    Research Contracts

    Letter of Agreement - Tig 060 Regaining Market Access to India: Developing a Technical Case to Demonstrate That the Use of Oestradiol in Australian Dairy Production Does Not Impact on the Safety of Australian Diary Products