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Bacin2dliver.

Maxfield, M., Hendriks, W. & van Baal, J.

1/07/24 → …

Project : PhD

Health-promoting effects of insect products in poultry feed

Rezaei Far, A. , Gerrits, W. , Jansen, C. , Veldkamp, T. & de Vries, S.

Improving digestibility of low quality ingredients (co-products) by feed processing

Puthiyottil, M. , Gerrits, W. , Bosch, G. & Schrama, J.

12/05/24 → …

The effect of fresh grass and grazing on enteric methane emission of dairy cattle

Koning, L. , Dijkstra, J. , Bannink, A. & van Gastelen, S.

1/05/24 → …

Protein nutrition and damaging behaviour in pigs

Glinubon, J., Gerrits, W. , Bolhuis, L. & Jansman, A.

1/11/23 → …

Key Indicators for Non-Invasive Monitoring of Health and Performance in Pigs

Lazarakou, A., Gerrits, W. , Jansman, A. & de Vries, S.

15/10/23 → …

Modelling impact of feed supplements on methane emissions in dairy cattle

Vivares Martinez, G., Dijkstra, J. & Bannink, A.

15/03/23 → …

Plasma proteins to enhance gut health in dogs

Stellingwerf, I. N. , Hendriks, W. , van Neerven, J. , Bosch, G. & Govers, C.

1/02/23 → …

• Canine 100%
• Gut Health 100%

The effect of dietary protein on health in dairy cows

van Ruitenbeek, A. , Dijkstra, J. , Bannink, A. & van Knegsel, A.

1/12/22 → …

• Dairy Cows 100%
• Dietary Protein 100%
• Protein Intake 100%

Ingestible sensor for protein fermentation.

Minderhoud, R. , Capuano, E. , Hooiveld, G. & de Vries, S.

15/11/22 → …

Sustainable dairy production: the role of multi-functional grasslands

Cui, Z., Dijkstra, J. & Pellikaan, W.

23/10/22 → …

• Cattle Production 100%
• Grassland 100%
• Dairy Cattle 100%
• Rumen Fermentation 50%

Uitgekookt: investeren in procestechnologieën voor betere benutting van grondstoffen?

Rijpert, J., Gerrits, W. , Bosch, G. & Rodriguez Illera, M.

1/05/22 → …

• Nutritive Value 100%
• Environmental Impact 66%
• Feed Processing 33%
• Food Chain 33%

Differences in feed digestibility of dairy cows

Edens, M. , Bovenhuis, H. , Dijkstra, J. & Gilbert, M.

1/02/22 → …

• Feed Digestibility 100%
• Feed Efficiency 50%
• Feed Intake 50%

Genetic differences in feed digestibility of dairy cows

Guennoc, E. , Bovenhuis, H. & Dijkstra, J.

• Digestibility 60%
• Feed Efficiency 40%
• Dry Matter Intake 20%

Improving grazing efficiency to support high productivity per cow in intensive mixed dairy systems

Menegazzi da Conceição, G. , Dijkstra, J. & Gerrits, W.

4/01/22 → …

• Dry Matter Intake 66%
• Methane 66%
• Grazing Management 66%

DOUBLE LACTOBACILLUS STRAIN-BASED PROBIOTIC AND POSTBIOTIC IN BROILER DIET- COMPOSITION AND EFFECTS ON PERFORMANCE, IMMUNITY AND HEALTH

Jansseune, S. , Hendriks, W. & van Baal, J.

1/09/21 → …

• Broiler 100%
• Lactobacillus 100%
• Probiotic 100%
• Microflora 11%
• Transcriptome 5%

The impact of dietary amino acids and energy on the develompment of laying hen body composition to support long-term egg production.

van Eck-Kalkman, L. & Kwakkel, R.

• Laying Hens 100%
• Egg Production 100%
• Body Composition 100%
• Amino Acid 100%
• Adipose Tissue 33%

Quantifying differences in bioavailability of different dietary proteins in older adults

Hinssen, F. , Huppertz, T. , Mensink, M. & van der Wielen, N.

1/06/21 → …

Alternative protein sources in feed; healthy broilers with a decreased ecological footprint

Vingerhoets, T., Kwakkel, R. , Pellikaan, W. & van den Borne, J.

21/02/21 → …

Feed evaluation in poultry

Habibi, F. , Kwakkel, R. & de Vries, S.

1/02/21 → …

Improving low protein diets to prevent behavioural problems in pigs

Minussi, I. , Gerrits, W. , Bolhuis, L. & Jansman, A.

1/10/20 → …

Lignin as intrinsic Tracer for gastrointestinal transit behavior and Feed digestion (LiFeTracer)

Veersma, R. , Kabel, M. , de Vries, S. & van Erven, G.

14/09/20 → …

Pelleting feed in the circular agriculture

Bastiaansen, T. , Hendriks, W. , Bosch, G. & de Vries, S.

1/04/20 → …

• Farm Animal 75%
• Agricultural Science 56%
• Pelletizing 50%
• Coproducts 50%

Optimizing the utilization of non-conventional feed ingredients in pigs by targetting hindgut fermentation of protein components for improved animal health and environment

Zhang, H. , Hendriks, W. , Cone, J. & van der Wielen, N.

6/01/20 → …

In vitro models to evaluate fermentability of fibrous feedstuffs in pigs

Zhang, S. , Gerrits, W. , de Jonge, L. & de Vries, S.

1/09/19 → …

More Meat and Milk from Straw

Zheng, C. , Hendriks, W. , Baars, J. , Cone, J. & van Peer, A.

19/08/19 → …

Inclusion of seaweeds in dairy cattle diets: effects on enteric methane production and ruminal microbiome

Muizelaar, W. , Dijkstra, J. & van Duinkerken, G.

1/07/19 → …

Endogenous nitrogen losses in pigs

Steendam, C. , Hendriks, W. & Verstegen, M.

Fungal treatment of lignocellulosic biomass is the key to efficient ruminant production in Vietnam

Tran, H. , Hendriks, W. , Cone, J. , van Peer, A. & Baars, J.

The response of supply organs of young broilers fed different nutritional levels

Diehl, E. & Kwakkel, R.

1/05/19 → …

NWO- Circular Economy project on developing houseflies for feed

Pisa, L. , Hendriks, W. , Bosch, G. & Oonincx, D.

15/11/18 → …

Early nutrition and Feather Pecking

Mens, A. , Kwakkel, R. & de Jong, I.

1/04/18 → …

Evaluation of the nutritional value of local feedstuffs for dairy cattle in Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Duong Huyen, H. , Hendriks, W. & Pellikaan, W.

12/03/18 → …

A liquid based early feeding concept for broiler chickens: effects on performance and intestinal health

van Calmthout, E., Kwakkel, R. & Jansen, C.

1/03/18 → …

EFRO Faag op Maat

Krzysica, P. , Savelkoul, H. , Tijhaar, E. & de Vries, S.

1/09/17 → …

Feed intake stimulation of dairy cows

Binti Abd Rahim, S. , Dijkstra, J. & van Laar, H.

15/12/15 → …

Ensilling of fungal treated biomass and its effects on dairy cattle performance

Ratni, E., Hendriks, W. , Cone, J. & Sonnenberg, A.

15/09/14 → …

van den Borne, J. & Hendriks, W.

1/04/06 → …

Project : PostDoc

Response to different dietary nutrient composition on young dairy calves

Amado Barrantes, L., Gerrits, W. & Neto Leal, L.

1/06/20 → 15/12/23

Lignin as intrinsic tracer for gastrointestinal transit behavior and feed digestion (LiFeTracer)

Lannuzel, C. , Gerrits, W. , Kabel, M. & de Vries, S.

1/04/20 → 5/07/24

The role of fibres and proteins in the regulation of digesta transit behaviour in pigs and poultry

Dorado Montenegro, S., Gerrits, W. & de Vries, S.

1/11/19 → 10/04/24

Development of in-house test protocols for evaluation of pet foods

Bos, E. , Hendriks, W. , Beerda, B. & Bosch, G.

1/05/19 → 30/11/23

Utilizing the growth potential of piglets in a novel, integrated multi-litter housing system for sows and piglets

Tang, T., Gerrits, W. , Reimert, I. & Soede, N.

1/10/18 → 21/02/23

• Piglet 100%

Shifts in timing, location, and source of nitrogen supply in dairy cows: Impacts on digestion, metabolism and nitrogen efficiency

Rauch, R. & Dijkstra, J.

1/07/18 → 4/11/22

• Metabolic Pathway 100%

Assessing the potential of insects to reduce the environmental impact of livestock production and improve livestock health and welfare in concert

Ipema, A. , Bolhuis, L. , Bokkers, E. A. M. & Gerrits, W.

1/05/18 → 13/01/23

• Farm Animal 100%
• Livestock Production 100%
• Environmental Impact 100%
• Livestock Farming 100%

Trace minerals with Chelator and the effect on oxidative status

Boerboom, G. & Hendriks, W.

1/03/18 → 15/10/21

• Animal Nutrition 100%
• Animal Feeding 100%
• Glutamic Acid 100%

Effect of broiler breeder nutrition on egg characteristics and chick quality

Heijmans, J., Gerrits, W. , Kemp, B. , Kwakkel, R. & van den Brand, H.

28/02/18 → 26/04/23

• Broiler Breeders 100%
• Protein Intake 27%
• Energy Intake 27%

Application of meta-omics techniques to the rumen microbiome of dairy cows

Hua, D., Hendriks, W. & Pellikaan, W.

1/02/18 → 25/10/22

• Microbiome 100%
• Metagenomics 75%
• Metabolic Pathway 75%
• Rumen Microorganism 50%

Investigation of Sodium and Protein Supplementation on Performance of Lactating Cows in Tropical Climate

Thiangtum, W., Hendriks, W. & Verstegen, M.

1/12/17 → 7/05/18

• Milk Yield 58%
• Dairy Cows 50%

Methods of determining,expressing and predicting particle size and its relation to the performance of animal

Lyu, F., Hendriks, W. & van der Poel, T.

23/11/17 → 15/11/21

• Soybean Meal 100%
• Digestibility 100%
• In Vitro Digestibility 33%

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