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Researcher

Bart Sonck

Awards & Distinctions

48 Results

2023

Combining ultra-wideband (UWB) location and accelerometer data for cattle behaviour monitoring

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsLeen VandaeleLuc MartensWout JosephBart Sonck

Design and experimental validation of a multiband conformal patch antenna for animal-ingestible bolus applications

Said BenaissaDenys NikolayevGünter VermeerenKenneth DeprezJasper GoethalsBart SonckFrank TuyttensLuc MartensDavid PletsWout Joseph

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION

Improved cattle behaviour monitoring by combining ultra-wideband location and accelerometer data

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsLuc MartensLeen VandaeleWout JosephBart Sonck

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

2022

Applicability and integration of commercially available sensors in monitoring indoor air quality and animal behaviour in pig farms

Shaojie ZhuangBart SonckPeter DemeyerJarissa Maselyne

Real-time classification of cattle behaviour using accelerometer sensors

Said BenaissaTim Van De GuchtL. VandaeleNico PeirenMirjan ThysFrank TuyttensDavid PletsWout JosephBart Sonck

2020

Calving and estrus detection in dairy cattle using a combination of indoor localization and accelerometer sensors

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsJens TroghLuc MartensLeen VandaeleWout JosephBart Sonck

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

Effect of ventilation control settings on ammonia and odour emissions from a pig rearing building

Raphael TabaseSam MilletEva BrusselmanBart AmpeCarolien De CuyperBart SonckPeter Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Impact of ventilation on ammonia and odour emissions from pig housing

Raphael TabaseBart SonckMichel De PaepePeter Demeyer

Tracking group housed sows with an ultra-wideband indoor positioning system : a feasibility study

Shaojie ZhuangJarissa MaselyneAnnelies Van NuffelJürgen VangeyteBart Sonck

A1 Journal Article in BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Validation of five gas analysers for application in ammonia emission measurements at livestock houses according to the VERA test protocol

Shaojie ZhuangEva BrusselmanBart SonckPeter Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL

2019

Classification of ingestive-related cow behaviours using RumiWatch halter and neck-mounted accelerometers

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsHannes CattrysseLuc MartensLeen VandaeleWout JosephBart Sonck

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Evaluation of a cost-effective ammonia monitoring system for continuous real-time concentration measurements in a fattening pig barn

Shaojie ZhuangPhilippe Van OverbekeJürgen VangeyteBart SonckPeter Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in SENSORS

Experimental characterisation of in-to-out-body path loss at 433 MHz in dairy cows

Said BenaissaDavid PletsDenys NikolayevMargot DeruyckLeen VerloockGünter VermeerenLuc MartensEli De PoorterFrank TuyttensBart Sonck et al.

A1 Journal Article in ELECTRONICS LETTERS

Internet-of-animals : monitoring and connecting dairy cows for health and welfare tracking

Said BenaissaWout JosephDavid PletsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

Localization and accelerometer sensors for the detection of oestrus in dairy cattle

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensJens TroghDavid PletsLuc MartensLeen VandaeleWout JosephBart Sonck

Mimicking indoor climate dynamics and ammonia emissions in a pig housing compartment using artificial pigs and an automatic urea spraying installation

Raphael TabaseSam MilletEva BrusselmanJürgen VangeyteBart SonckPeter Demeyer

A2 Journal Article in AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL-CIGR JOURNAL

On the use of on-cow accelerometers for the classification of behaviours in dairy barns

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsToon De PessemierJens TroghEmmeric TangheLuc MartensLeen VandaeleAnnelies Van NuffelWout Joseph et al.

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

2018

A comparison between RumiWatch noseband and neck-mounted accelerometer for automated measurement of ingestive-related cow behaviors

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsLuc MartensLeen VandaeleHannes CattrysseWout JosephBart Sonck

Decision-tree and support vector machine algorithms for the automated measurement of ingestive-related cow behaviors

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsLuc MartensLeen VandaeleHannes CattrysseWout JosephBart Sonck

Effect of ventilation settings on ammonia emission in an experimental pig house equipped with artificial pigs

Raphael TabaseSam MilletEva BrusselmanBart AmpeBart SonckPeter Demeyer

A1 Journal Article in BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Numerical assessment of EMF exposure of a cow to a wireless power transfer system for dairy cattle

Said BenaissaMohammed SamoudiDavid PletsGünter VermeerenLeen VerloockBen MinnaertNobby StevensLuc MartensFrank TuyttensBart Sonck et al.

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

2017

Behaviours classification using leg-mounted accelerometers in dairy barns

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsToon De PessemierJens TroghEmmeric TangheLuc MartensLeen VandaeleAnnelies Van NuffelWout Joseph et al.

Classification of cow behaviours using leg- and neck-mounted accelerometers in dairy barns

Said BenaissaFrank TuyttensDavid PletsLuc MartensLeen VandaeleAnnelies Van NuffelWout JosephBart Sonck

Effect of set-point temperature on ammonia emission in a ground channel ventilated pig house equipped with artificial pigs and automatic spraying installation

Raphael TabaseEva BrusselmanBart SonckSam MilletPeter Demeyer

Internet of animals : characterisation of LoRa sub-GHz off-body wireless channel in dairy barns

Said BenaissaDavid PletsEmmeric TangheJens TroghL MartensL VandaeleLeen VerloockFrank TuyttensBart SonckWout Joseph

A1 Journal Article in ELECTRONICS LETTERS

Internet of animals : on-and off-body propagation analysis for energy efficient WBAN design for dairy cows

Said BenaissaDavid PletsEmmeric TangheGünter VermeerenLuc MartensBart SonckFrank TuyttensLeen VandaeleWout Joseph

2016

Comparing different methods of using collecting trays to determine the spatial distribution of fertiliser particles

Simon CoolJürgen VangeyteKoen C MertensDavid RE NuyttensBart SonckTim C Van De GuchtJan Pieters

A1 Journal Article in BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Environmental and cow-related factors affect cow locomotion and can cause misclassification in lameness detection systems

A Van NuffelT Van De GuchtW SaeysBart SonckGeert OpsomerJ VangeyteK MertensB De KetelaereS Van Weyenberg

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Experimental characterisation of the off-body wireless channel at 2.4 GHz for dairy cows in barns and pastures

Said BenaissaDavid PletsEmmeric TangheLeen VerloockLuc MartensJeroen HoebekeBart SonckFrank TuyttensLeen VandaeleNobby Stevens et al.

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

Off-body channel modelling and network planning at 2.4 GHz for dairy cows on pastures

Said BenaissaDavid PletsEmmeric TangheLeen VerloockLuc MartensNobby StevensJeroen HoebekeBart SonckFrank TuyttensLeen Vandaele et al.

On-Body Path Loss Modelling at 2.4 GHz for Dairy Cows

Said BenaissaDavid PletsEmmeric TangheGünter VermeerenLeen VerloockLuc MartensBart SonckFrank TuyttensLeen VandaeleWout Joseph

2015

Comparison of different spread pattern determination techniques

Simon CoolJürgen VangeyteJonas Van DammeBart SonckJan PietersTim Van De GuchtKoen C Mertens

Effect of summer conditions and shade on behavioural indicators of thermal discomfort in Holstein dairy and Belgian Blue beef cattle on pasture

Eva Van LaerChristel MoonsBart AmpeBart SonckLeen VandaeleSam De CampeneereFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Effect of summer conditions and shade on the production and metabolism of Holstein dairy cows on pasture in temperate climate

Eva Van LaerFrank TuyttensBart AmpeBart SonckChristel MoonsLeen Vandaele

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Lameness detection in dairy cows, part 1: how to distinguish between non-lame and lame cows based on differences in locomotion or behavior

Annelies Van NuffelIngrid ZwertvaegherLiesbet PluymStephanie Van WeyenbergVivi M ThorupMatti PastellBart SonckWouter Saeys

A2 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Lameness detection in dairy cows, part 2 : use of sensors to automatically register changes in locomotion or behavior

Annelies Van NuffelIngrid ZwertvaegherStephanie Van WeyenbergMatti PastellVivi M ThorupClaudia BahrBart SonckWouter Saeys

A2 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Measuring the dynamic mass flow from a centrifugal fertilizer spreader

Simon CoolJürgen VangeyteJonas Van DammeJan PietersKoen C MertensTim Van De GuchtBart Sonck

Variables of gait inconsistency outperform basic gait variables in detecting mildy lame cows

Annelies Van NuffelWouter SaeysBart SonckJürgen VangeyteKoen C MertensBart De KetelaereStephanie Van Weyenberg

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Wintertime use of natural versus artificial shelter by cattle in nature reserves in temperate areas

Eva Van LaerBart AmpeChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

2014

Importance of outdoor shelter for cattle in temperate climates

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Summertime use of natural vs. artificial shelter by cattle in nature reserves

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

2013

Wintertime use of natural versus artificial shelter by cattle in nature reserves

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

2011

Survey of egg producers on the introduction of alternative housing systems for laying hens in Flanders, Belgium

Frank TuyttensBart SonckMachteld StaesTom Van den BogaertBart Ampe

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

2009

Perch width preferences of laying hens

E StruelensFrank TuyttensBart AmpeFrank OdbergBart SonckLuc Duchateau

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

2008

Effect of cross-wise perch designs on perch use in laying hens

Ester StruelensEls Van PouckeLuc DuchateauFrank OdbergBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

Perching behaviour and perch height preference of laying hens in furnished cages varying in height

Ester StruelensFrank TuyttensLuc DuchateauTimothy LeroyMichael CoxErik VrankenJohan BuyseJohan ZoonsDaniel BerckmansFrank Odberg et al.

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

Synthetic lying mats may improve lying comfort of gestating sows

Frank TuyttensFilip WoutersEster StruelensBart SonckLuc Duchateau

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

2004

Evaluation of fluctuating asymmetry as an indicator of broiler welfare

Annelies Van NuffelWillem TalloenBart SonckLuc LensFrank Tuyttens

Bookchapter in Measuring and auditing broiler welfare