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An Cools
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Patents
71
Results
2025
A method to include animal fibre in dietary fibre analysis
Sylvie D'Hooghe
Arturo Muñoz Saravia
An Cools
Annelies De Cuyper
Donna Vanhauteghem
Wouter Hendrikus Hendriks
Guido Bosch
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
2025
Grass hay mixed-in creep feed or separately-fed differentially affects digestive development in pre- and post-weaning piglets
Renjie Yao
Tetske G. Hulshof
Hubertus van Hees
An Cools
Mattijs Merckx
Dominiek Maes
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
2025
IN VITRO INSIGHTS INTO BIOFILMS FROM BROILER HOUSES AND PIGLET NURSERY UNIT DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
Ulric Van Rossum
Nico Boon
Marc Heyndrickx
An Cools
Koen De Reu [missing]
Geertrui Rasschaert [missing]
Niels Demaître [missing]
U
Conference
2025
In vitro study of multispecies biofilm development in drinking water systems of broiler houses and piglet nursery units
Ulric Van Rossum
An Cools
Niels Demaître
Nico Boon
Geertrui Rasschaert
Marc Heyndrickx
Koen De Reu
C3
Conference
2025
WHAT LURKS IN THE PIPES? A DEEP DIVE INTO BIOFILMS FOUND IN DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS OF BROILER HOUSES AND PIGLET NURSERY UNITS
Ulric Van Rossum
Marc Heyndrickx
Nico Boon
Geertrui Rasschaert [missing]
Koen De Reu [missing]
An Cools
Niels Demaître [missing]
U
Conference
2025
2024
Characterisation of biofilms found in poultry and pig farm drinking water systems
Ulric Van Rossum
An Cools
Niels Demaître
Geertrui Rasschaert
M. Beelen
Nico Boon
Marc Heyndrickx
Koen De Reu
C3
Conference
2024
Getting clues from nature : the impact of grass hay on suckling piglets’ gastrointestinal growth and colonic microbiota
Renjie Yao
An Cools
Hubèrt M. J. van Hees
Koen Chiers
Awot Teklu Mebratu
Marijke Aluwé
Dominiek Maes
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
2024
How important is food structure when cats eat mice?
Sylvie D'Hooghe
Guido Bosch
Mengmeng Sun
An Cools
Wouter H. Hendriks
Anne A. M. J. Becker
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
2024
Silent invaders : understanding biofilms in poultry and pig farm drinking water systems
Ulric Van Rossum
Koen De Reu
Marc Heyndrickx
Geertrui Rasschaert
Niels Demaître
An Cools
Nico Boon
C3
Conference
2024
2023
Peculiarities in the amino acid composition of sow colostrum and milk, and their potential relevance to piglet development
Renjie Yao
An Cools
Anneleen Matthijs
Peter P. De Deyn
Dominiek Maes
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
VETERINARY SCIENCES
2023
Urolithiasis problems in finishing pigs
Joris Vrielinck
Geert Janssens
Ilias Chantziaras
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
A1
Journal Article
in
VETERINARY SCIENCES
2023
2022
Effect of feed supplementation with tripotassium citrate or sodium chloride on the development of urinary calcium oxalate crystals in fattening pigs
Joris Vrielinck
Geert Janssens
Ilias Chantziaras
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
A1
Journal Article
in
VETERINARY SCIENCES
2022
Quantification of both plant and animal fibre
Sylvie D'Hooghe
An Cools
Arturo Muñoz Saravia
Annelies De Cuyper
Donna Vanhauteghem
Guido Bosch
Wouter H. Hendriks
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2022
2021
Evaluation of the agreement between Brix refractometry and serum immunoglobulin concentration in neonatal piglets
Alexandra Schoos
Ward De Spiegelaere
An Cools
Bart Pardon
Elena Van Audenhove
Elise Bernaerdt
Geert Janssens
Dominiek Maes
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL
2021
2020
In vitro rumen simulations show a reduced disappearance of deoxynivalenol, nivalenol and enniatin B at conditions of rumen acidosis and lower microbial activity
Sandra Debevere
An Cools
Siegrid De Baere
Geert Haesaert
Michael Rychlik
Siska Croubels
Veerle Fievez
A1
Journal Article
in
TOXINS
2020
Prophylactic use of meloxicam and paracetamol in peripartal sows suffering from postpartum dysgalactia syndrome
Alexandra Schoos
Ilias Chantziaras
Jordy Vandenabeele
Evelien Biebaut
Evelyne Meyer
An Cools
Mathias Devreese
Dominiek Maes
A1
Journal Article
in
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
2020
Towards the determination of fibrous matter : the importance of analysing both plant and animal fibre
Sylvie D'Hooghe
Annelies De Cuyper
Donna Vanhauteghem
An Cools
Guido Bosch
Wouter H. Hendriks
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2020
2019
Predator size and prey size-gut capacity ratios determine kill frequency and carcass production in terrestrial carnivorous mammals
Annelies De Cuyper
Marcus Clauss
Chris Carbone
Daryl Codron
An Cools
Myriam Hesta
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
OIKOS
2019
Towards the analysis of animal fibre : evaluation of extraction and centrifugation procedures
Sylvie D'Hooghe
Annelies De Cuyper
Donna Vanhauteghem
An Cools
Guido Bosch
Wouter H. Hendriks
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2019
2018
Are carnivore digestive separation mechanisms revealed on structure-rich diets? : faecal inconsistency in dogs (Canis familiaris) fed day old chicks
Annelies De Cuyper
Marcus Clauss
Myriam Hesta
An Cools
Guido Bosch
Wouter H Hendriks
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2018
Kill frequencies in terrestrial mammalian carnivores : species differences and implications for feeding regimes
Annelies De Cuyper
Marcus Clauss
An Cools
Myriam Hesta
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2018
2017
Effect of beta-alanine and L-histidine on performance and muscle dipeptides in broilers
Joris Michiels
Maryam Majdeddin
Erik Claeys
An Cools
Stefaan De Smet
C3
Conference
2017
The response of canine faecal microbiota to increased dietary protein is influenced by body condition
Jia Xu
Adronie Verbrugghe
Marta Ribeiro Alves Lourenço
An Cools
Daisy Liu
Tom Van de Wiele
Massimo Marzorati
Venessa Eeckhaut
Filip Van Immerseel
Lynn Vanhaecke
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
2017
2016
Gut antibacterial effects of C7 and C9 carboxylic acids in the diet of piglets
Stefaan De Smet
Joris Michiels
Anneke Ovyn
Noël Dierick
M Laget
An Cools
A Lauwaerts
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2016
Selenium digestibility and bioactivity in dogs : what the can can, the kibble can't
Marielle Van Zelst
Myriam Hesta
Kerry Gray
Karen Beech
An Cools
Lucille G Alexander
Gijs Du Laing
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2016
2015
Animal fibre : a key nutrient to carnivoers, but how to determine this dietary fraction analytically
An Cools
Annelies De Cuyper
Jana Pauwels
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2015
Dietary format affects selenium absorption and bioactivity in dogs
Marielle Van Zelst
Myriam Hesta
Kerry Gray
Lucille Alexander
Karen Beech
An Cools
Gijs Du Laing
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2015
Fluctuation of potential zinc status biomarkers throughout a reproductive cycle of primiparous and multiparous sows
Miriam MJ van Riet
Sam Millet
Elena Nalon
Karolien Langendries
An Cools
Bart Ampe
Gijs Du Laing
Frank Tuyttens
Dominiek Maes
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
2015
Gut antibacterial effects of C7 and C9 carboxylic acids in piglet diets
Joris Michiels
Stefaan De Smet
Anneke Ovyn
Noël Dierick
An Cools
Mia Laget
Angelo Nauwaerts
C3
Conference
2015
Selection for growth performance in broiler chickens associates with less diet flexibility
Jana Pauwels
Frank Coopman
An Cools
Joris Michiels
Dirk Fremaut
Stefaan De Smet
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2015
Selenium absorption and bioactivity in dogs are affected by dietary format
Marielle Van Zelst
Myriam Hesta
Kerry Gray
Lucille Alexander
Karen Beech
An Cools
Gijs Du Laing
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2015
2014
Ad libitum feeding during the peripartal period affects body condition, reproduction results and metabolism of sows
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Ruben Decaluwe
Johan Buyse
Theo ATG van Kempen
Annette Liesegang
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE
2014
Animal fiber: a key nutrient to carnivores, but how to determine this dietary fraction analytically?
An Cools
Annelies De Cuyper
Jana Pauwels
Geert Janssens
C1
Conference
2014
Changes in pig diet particle size profile and nutrient content during on-farm storage and distribution to the feeders
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Gijs Du Laing
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
ARCHIVES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION
2014
Dietary supplementation of ß-alanine to growing barrows improved performance
An Cools
Camille De Moor
Mia Laget
Angelo Lauwaerts
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2014
Dietary ß-alanine influences the energy metabolism of growing pigs: a pilot study
An Cools
Camille De Moor
Mia Laget
Angelo Lauwaerts
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2014
Effect of peripartal feeding strategy on colostrum yield and composition in sows
Ruben Decaluwe
Dominiek Maes
An Cools
Brigitte Wuyts
Stefaan De Smet
Bartold Marescau
Peter P De Deyn
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2014
Interaction between dietary ß-alanine and valine supplemented to broilers diet
An Cools
Geert Janssens
Camille De Moor
Mia Laget
Michele De Marco
Achille Schiavone
C3
Conference
2014
Piglets' colostrum intake associates with daily weight gain and survival until weaning
Ruben Decaluwe
Dominiek Maes
Brigitte Wuyts
An Cools
Sofie Piepers
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
LIVESTOCK SCIENCE
2014
Slaughterhouse examination of culled sows in commercial pig herds
Ellen de Jong
Ruth Appeltant
An Cools
Josine Beek
Filip Boyen
Koen Chiers
Dominiek Maes
A1
Journal Article
in
LIVESTOCK SCIENCE
2014
2013
Can dietary propionylated starch provide the liver with propionic acid as a gluconeogenic substrate in the domestic cat?
Kristel Rochus
Geert Janssens
An Cools
Lynn Vanhaecke
Brigitte Wuyts
David Topping
Veerle Fievez
Myriam Hesta
C3
Conference
2013
Changes in back fat thickness during late gestation predict colostrum yield in sows
Ruben Decaluwe
Dominiek Maes
Ilse Declerck
An Cools
Brigitte Wuyts
Stefaan De Smet
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL
2013
Dietary propionylated starch provides the liver with propionic acid as a gluconeogenic substrate in the domestic cat
Kristel Rochus
Geert Janssens
An Cools
Lynn Vanhaecke
Brigitte Wuyts
David Topping
Veerle Fievez
Myriam Hesta
C3
Conference
2013
Peripartum changes in orexigenic and anorexigenic hormones in relation to back fat thickness and feeding strategy of sows
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Ruben Decaluwe
Johan Buyse
Theo van Kempen
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
2013
The peripartal sow : a challenge for nutrition
An Cools
Geert Janssens
Dominiek Maes
Dissertation
2013
2012
Voeropname rond het werpen: een zorgenkind!
An Cools
A4
Journal Article
in
VARKENSBEDRIJF
2012
2011
Dietary supplementation with dimethylglycine affects broiler performance and plasma metabolites depending on dose and dietary fatty acid profile
Isabelle Kalmar
An Cools
Martin WA Verstegen
Gerard Huyghebaert
Johan Buyse
Peter Roose
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
2011
Dose-response effect of fish oil substitution in parturition feed on erythrocyte membrane characteristics and sow performance
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Georgios Papadopoulos
Jo-Ann Vandermeiren
Evelyne Meyer
Kristel Demeyere
Stefaan De Smet
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
2011
Evolution of back fat thickness of sows and piglet performance throughout lactation in relation to initial body condition and feeding strategy of sows during the peripartal period
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Ruben Decaluwe
Theo van Kempen
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2011
Influence of fat supplementation during the entire lactation period of sows on feed intake, liver weight and liver fat content of sows at weaning
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Kaat Goris
Dirk Bogaerts
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2011
Optimaal voederen opfokgelten voor langlevende productiezeug
An Cools
A4
Journal Article
in
VARKENSBEDRIJF
2011
Prevalence and risk factors of claw lesions and lameness in pregnant sows in two types of group housing
Liesbet Pluym
A Van Nuffel
Jeroen Dewulf
An Cools
Frédéric Vangroenweghe
Sebastiaan Van Hoorebeke
Dominiek Maes
A1
Journal Article
in
VETERINARNI MEDICINA
2011
Profile of leptin and bone markers in peripartal sows in relation to body condition and peripartal feeding strategy
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Theo van Kempen
Johan Buyse
Annette Liesegang
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2011
Speenvoeder aangepast aan leeftijd biggen: waarom en hoe?
An Cools
A4
Journal Article
in
VARKENSBEDRIJF
2011
Voluntary feed intake and (an)orexigenic hormones of peripartal sows in relation to their initial body condition
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Johan Buyse
Theo van Kempen
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2011
2010
Dietary methylamine derivatives affect expression of genes involved in methionine metabolism in piglets
Tim Erkens
Isabelle Kalmar
Angelo Lauwaerts
An Cools
Sam Millet
Luc Peelman
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2010
Dietary N,N-dimethylglycine supplementation improves nutrient digestibility and attenuates pulmonary hypertension syndrome in broilers
Isabelle Kalmar
An Cools
J Buyse
P Roose
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
2010
Effect of N,N-dimethylglycine supplementation in parturition feed for sows on metabolism, nutrient digestibility and reproductive performance
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Johan Buyse
Isabelle Kalmar
Jo-Ann Vandermeiren
Geert Janssens
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL
2010
Houd energiebehoefte drachtige zeug in alle omstandigheden op peil
An Cools
A4
Journal Article
in
VARKENSBEDRIJF
2010
Impact of methylamine derivative supplementation on the expression of genes involved in methionine metabolism in piglets
Tim Erkens
Isabelle Kalmar
Angelo Lauwaerts
An Cools
Sam Millet
Luc Peelman
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2010
The influence of peripartal feeding scheme and body condition on sow reproductive and conditional performance
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Ruben Decaluwe
Theo van Kempen
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2010
Variation of nutrient content in a batch of growing pig meal due to segregation
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2010
Voeding en agressie: een gespannen relatie
An Cools
A4
Journal Article
in
VARKENSBEDRIJF
2010
2009
Dietary supplementation of N,N-dimethylglycine during the peripartal period of sows
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Isabelle Kalmar
Jo-Ann Vandermeiren
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2009
Effect of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on boar fertility: an update
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Tom Rijsselaere
Ann Van Soom
Geert Janssens
C1
Conference
2009
Effect of N,N-dimethylglycine supplementation in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid rich parturition feed on apparent fecal digestibility, glucosse tolerance and reproductive parameters in sows
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Isabelle Kalmar
Kaat Goris
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2009
Gene expression patterns in piglets fed different DNA methylation-affecting methylamine derivates
Tim Erkens
Isabelle Kalmar
An Cools
Luc Peelman
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2009
Lack of influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in parturition feed on sow and piglet performance
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Kaat Goris
Dirk Bogaerts
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2009
The effect of short term weight changes on oxidative stress in obese ponies
Jo-Ann Vandermeiren
Geert Janssens
An Cools
Johan Buyse
Myriam Hesta
C3
Conference
2009
Vezelrijk voeder rond het werpen van fundamenteel belang
An Cools
A4
Journal Article
in
VARKENSBEDRIJF
2009
2008
The influence of n3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in parturition feed of sows on erythrocyte membrane characteristics
An Cools
Dominiek Maes
Georgios Papadopoulos
Jo-Ann Vandermeiren
Evelyne Meyer
Kristel Demeyere
Stefaan De Smet
Geert Janssens
C3
Conference
2008