Faculty

Adrian Barragan

Assistant Research Professor
Extension Veterinarian

112 Central Milk Testing Lab
University Park, PA

Email axb779@psu.edu
Phone 814-863-5849

Areas of Expertise

Cow Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
Dairy Cows Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
Lactating Cows Keyphrases
Inflammation Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
Metritis Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
Dairy Cattle Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
Acetylsalicylic Acid Keyphrases
Milk Keyphrases

Prepartum anti-inflammatory treatment in Holstein dairy cattle
R. Sorto, Q. Huo, E. Jimenez, P. Zarei, E. Hovingh, A. A. Barragan, Oct 2026, In: Veterinary Journal
Date: Oct 2026

“Safety goes out the window when something needs done”
Kathleen Sexsmith, Veronica Villena, Adrian Barragan, Aug 2026, In: Journal of Rural Studies
Date: Aug 2026

Corrigendum
Jennine Lection, Emily Van Syoc, Asha Miles, Julia Hamilton, Marcela Martinez, Santiago Bas, Justin Silverman, Adrian Barragan, Erika Ganda, 2025, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Date: 2025

Prepartum anti-inflammatory therapies in Holstein dairy cows blocked by parity and body condition score group
E. Jimenez, J. Spring, P. Zarei, M. Martinez, R. Sorto, E. Hovingh, J. Lawhead, J. Lection, A. A. Barragan, Dec 2024, In: Journal of dairy science
Date: Dec 2024

The impact of beef sire breed on dystocia, stillbirth, gestation length, health, and lactation performance of cows that carry beef × dairy calves
B. L. Basiel, A. A. Barragan, T. L. Felix, C. D. Dechow, Apr 2024, In: Journal of dairy science
Date: Apr 2024

Exploring vaginal discharge scoring to assess clinical metritis severity
J. Hamilton, E. Jimenez, P. Zarei, J. Lection, R. Sorto, E. Hovingh, M. Martinez, S. Bas, A. A. Barragan, Apr 2024, In: Veterinary Journal
Date: Apr 2024

Assessment of the effects of prepartum anti-inflammatory therapies on type 1/type 2 immunity ratio using a rapid blood test
J. Spring, Q. Huo, E. Jimenez, M. Martinez, P. Zarei, J. Lection, E. Hovingh, J. Lawhead, R. H. Sorto Cruz, A. A. Barragan, Mar 2024, In: JDS Communications
Date: Mar 2024

Use of intrauterine dextrose as an alternative to systemic antibiotics for treatment of clinical metritis in dairy cattle
Jennine Lection, Emily Van Syoc, Asha Miles, Julia Hamilton, Marcela Martinez, Santiago Bas, Justin Silverman, Adrian Barragan, Erika Ganda, 2024, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Date: 2024

Postpartum intrauterine dextrose infusion
H. Mattice, E. Jimenez, E. Hovingh, S. Bas, M. Martinez, A. A. Barragan, Mar 2023, In: JDS Communications
Date: Mar 2023

Assessment of influential factors for scours associated with cryptosporidium sp., rotavirus and coronavirus in calves from argentinean dairy farms
Emiliano Bertoni, Adrián A. Barragán, Marina Bok, Celina Vega, Marcela Martínez, José F. Gil, Rubén O. Cimino, Viviana Parreño, Sep 2021, In: Animals
Date: Sep 2021

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Assessment of daily activity patterns and biomarkers of pain, inflammation, and stress in lactating dairy cows diagnosed with clinical metritis
A. A. Barragan, J. M. Piñeiro, G. M. Schuenemann, P. J. Rajala-Schultz, D. E. Sanders, J. Lakritz, S. Bas, Sep 2018, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 82

Associations of pre- and postpartum lying time with metabolic, inflammation, and health status of lactating dairy cows
J. M. Piñeiro, B. T. Menichetti, A. A. Barragan, A. E. Relling, W. P. Weiss, S. Bas, G. M. Schuenemann, Apr 2019, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 40

Effect of intrauterine dextrose on reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows diagnosed with purulent vaginal discharge under certified organic management
M. G. Maquivar, A. A. Barragan, J. S. Velez, H. Bothe, G. M. Schuenemann, Jun 1 2015, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 20

Associations of postpartum lying time with culling, milk yield, cyclicity, and reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows
J. M. Piñeiro, B. T. Menichetti, A. A. Barragan, A. E. Relling, W. P. Weiss, S. Bas, G. M. Schuenemann, Apr 2019, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 17

Effects of postpartum acetylsalicylic acid on uterine diseases and reproductive performance in dairy cattle
A. A. Barragan, S. Bas, E. Hovingh, L. Byler, Mar 2021, In: JDS Communications
Citations: 14

Effects of postpartum acetylsalicylic acid on metabolic status, health, and production in lactating dairy cattle
A. A. Barragan, E. Hovingh, S. Bas, J. Lakritz, L. Byler, A. Ludwikowski, S. Takitch, J. Zug, S. Hann, 2020, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 14

Short communication
A. A. Barragan, J. Lakritz, M. K. Carman, S. Bas, E. Hovingh, G. M. Schuenemann, Aug 2019, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 13

Administration of acetylsalicylic acid after parturition in lactating dairy cows under certified organic management
A. A. Barragan, L. M. Bauman, G. M. Schuenemann, J. Velez, J. Lakritz, J. F. Coetzee, J. D.Rozo Gonzalez, J. M. Piñeiro, B. Menichetti, S. Bas, 2020, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 12

Administration of acetylsalicylic acid after parturition in lactating dairy cows under certified organic management
A. A. Barragan, L. Bauman, L. da Costa, J. Velez, J. D.Rozo Gonzalez, G. M. Schuenemann, B. Menichetti, J. Piñeiro, S. Bas, 2020, In: Journal of dairy science
Citations: 12

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