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Researcher
Bert Driessen
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Patents
60
Results
2026
Wolf presence near a temporary sheep pasture in Flanders : a descriptive camera-trap study
Bert Driessen
Lore Pellens
Celine Bollen
Jasper Tavernier
Louis Freson
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMALS
2026
2022
Chapter 4 : horses
Bert Driessen
David Marlin
Johan Buyse
Bookchapter
in
Preslaughter handling and slaughter of meat animals
2022
Dierenwelzijn, diergezondheid en identificatie
Bert Driessen
Bookchapter
in
Natuurbeheer : praktijk en wetenschap hand in hand
2022
2020
Effects of housing, short distance transport and lairage on meat quality of finisher pigs
Bert Driessen
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Johan Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMALS
2020
Effects of transport and lairage on the skin damage of pig carcasses
Bert Driessen
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Johan Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMALS
2020
Fasting finisher pigs before slaughter influences pork safety, pork quality and animal welfare
Bert Driessen
Louis Freson
Johan Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMALS
2020
Horse transport to three South American horse slaughterhouses : a descriptive study
Beke Nivelle
Liesbeth Vermeulen
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMALS
2020
Instructieboek laden van kalveren
Bert Driessen
Manual
2020
The impact of grouping on skin lesions and meat quality of pig carcasses
Bert Driessen
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Johan Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMALS
2020
2019
A review : today's practices about the fitness for travel on land of horses toward the slaughterhouse
L. Vermeulen
S. Van Beirendonck
J. Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2019
The effect of reduced balanced protein diet on the behavior of female broiler breeders in 2 generations
C. Li
Q. Hu
J. Lesuisse
S. Schallier
A. Bautil
C. Lamberigts
Bert Driessen
N. Everaert
H. Lin
J. Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
POULTRY SCIENCE
2019
The learning ability and memory retention of broiler breeders : 1 effects of reduced balanced protein diet on reward based learning
C. Li
J. Lesuisse
S. Schallier
C. Lamberigts
Y. Wang
Bert Driessen
N. Everaert
J. Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL
2019
The learning ability and memory retention of broiler breeders : 2 transgenerational effects of reduced balanced protein diet on reward-based learning
C. Li
S. Schallier
J. Lesuisse
C. Lamberigts
Bert Driessen
N. Everaert
J. Buyse
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL
2019
2018
Het houden, manipuleren, transporteren en slachten van extensief gehouden runderen
Béke Nivelle
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
Report
2018
Rearing finishing pigs with intact tails : do they benefit from an enriched environment?
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Nadine Buys
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2018
2017
A two-level pen for fattening pigs : effects on behavior, performance, and postslaughter measurements
A. Bulens
S. Van Beirendonck
J. Van Thielen
N. Buys
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2017
Gezonde klauwen op stal
Béke Nivelle
Anneleen Bulens
Els Stevens
Marcel Van Aert
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
Report
2017
Hiding walls for fattening pigs : do they affect behavior and performance?
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Nadine Buys
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2017
The perception about batch management production systems among pig producers
Liesbeth Vermeulen
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Anneleen Bulens
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2017
The perception of biosecurity, management, and labour of batch management production systems among pig producers
Liesbeth Vermeulen
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Anneleen Bulens
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2017
2016
Afleidingsmateriaal voor varkens : gewikt en gewogen
Bert Driessen
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Nadine Buys
Jos Van Thielen
Other
2016
Long-term effects of straw blocks in pens with finishing pigs and the interaction with boar type
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Nadine Buys
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2016
Sire line of pigs affects weaning weight, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of offspring
L. Vermeulen
S. Van Beirendonck
A. Bulens
J. Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2016
The effect of a straw dispenser on behavior and lesions in weanling pigs
Anneleen Bulens
Caroline Biesemans
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2016
2015
A preliminary study on the long-term interest of horses in ropes and Jolly Balls
Anneleen Bulens
Ann Dams
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2015
Straw applications in growing pigs : effects on behavior, straw use and growth
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Nadine Buys
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2015
The use of different objects during a novel object test in stabled horses
Anneleen Bulens
Hanne Sterken
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2015
2014
An exploratory study on the effects of a straw dispenser in farrowing crates
Anneleen Bulens
Lotte Renders
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2014
Door de wol geverfd : scheren en wolaandoeningen bij schapen : praktijkrapport schapen
Bert Driessen
Guido Bertels
Report
2014
The association between sow and piglet behavior
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Geert Verbeke
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2014
2013
Belgian consumers' opinion on pork consumption concerning alternatives for unanesthetized piglet castration
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Bert Driessen
Rony Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
2013
Economische en technische kengetallen in het moderne varkensbedrijf
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
Report
2013
Het couperen van de staart bij lammeren : staarteigenschappen, (contra) indicaties, wetgeving en alternatieve managementmaatregelen
Bert Driessen
E. Peeters
J. Van Thielen
S. Van Beirendonck
A1
Journal Article
in
VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT
2013
Interactions between climatological variables and sheltering behavior of pastoral beef cattle during sunny weather in a temperate climate
L. Rosselle
L. Permentier
G. Verbeke
Bert Driessen
R. Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2013
Manuel : responsables du bien-être des animaux à l'abattoir
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
Manual
2013
The enriching effect of non-commercial items in stabled horses
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2013
2012
Behavior, production results and meat quality of intact boars and gilts housed in unmixed groups : a comparative study
Valerie Vanheukelom
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2012
Functionarissen voor het dierenwelzijn
Anneleen Bulens
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Jos Van Thielen
Bert Driessen
Book
2012
Improving survival, growth rate, and animal welfare in piglets by avoiding teeth shortening and tail docking
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Bert Driessen
Geert Verbeke
Liesbet Permentier
Vincent Van de Perre
Rony Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
2012
The effects of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of suckling piglets and lactating sows : a review
Valerie Vanheukelom
Bert Driessen
Rony Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
LIVESTOCK SCIENCE
2012
2011
Behavior of piglets after castration with or without carbon dioxide anesthesia
S. Van Beirendonck
Bert Driessen
G. Verbeke
R. Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2011
Comparison of pig behaviour when given a sequence of enrichment objects or a chain continuously
V. Van de Perre
Bert Driessen
J. Van Thielen
G. Verbeke
R. Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL WELFARE
2011
Peat as environmental enrichment for piglets : the effect on behaviour, skin lesions and production results
Valerie Vanheukelom
Bert Driessen
Daniel Maenhout
Rony Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2011
Pijnbestrijding tijdens en na biggencastratie door middel van CO2-verdoving en toediening van analgetica
Sanne Van Beirendonck
Bert Driessen
Report
2011
Wormen, wormcontrole, ontwormen en wormresistentie : praktijkrapport schapen
Bert Driessen
Guido Bertels
Report
2011
2009
Begrazing met schapen : contact met bezoekers
Bert Driessen
Newsarticle
2009
Op weg naar landschapsbeheer met schapen
Bert Driessen
Toon Schouteden
Lies Goeman
Sophie Leys
Guido Bertels
Jos Van Thielen
Rony Geers
Book
2009
2008
Influence of olfactory substances on the heart rate and lying behaviour of pigs during transport simulation
Bert Driessen
E. Peeters
R. Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
ANIMAL WELFARE
2008
2007
Een toekomstig Belgisch opleidingsprogramma voor dierentransporten : een enquête bij de huidige actoren
Bert Driessen
A. Wouters
J. Van Thielen
R. Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT
2007
Sheeps and goats
Evangelia Sossidou
Bert Driessen
Bookchapter
in
Farm animal welfare, environment & food quality interaction studies
2007
2006
Effect of temporary straw bedding on pigs' behaviour, performance, cortisol and meat quality
Ester Peeters
Bert Driessen
Christel Moons
Frank Odberg
Rony Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
2006
Head current during and blood splashes after electrical stunning in relation to characteristics of the pig's body
V Lammens
G Van de Water
J Coenegrachts
Bert Driessen
E Peeters
R Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
MEAT SCIENCE
2006
Influence of supplemental magnesium, tryptophan, vitamin C, vitamin E, and herbs on stress responses and pork quality
E. Peeters
Bert Driessen
R. Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2006
2005
Variability in the eruption of the permanent incisor teeth in sheep
Griet Cocquyt
Bert Driessen
R Simoens
A1
Journal Article
in
VETERINARY RECORD
2005
Welfare of finisher pigs during transportation to slaughter
M. Ellis
M. Ritter
L. Anil
D. Butler
S. Curtis
C. Dewey
Bert Driessen
J. Hill
J. Salak-Johnson
J. McGlone
et al.
C3
Conference
2005
Welfare of finisher pigs during transportation to slaughter
M. Ellis
M. Ritter
L. Anil
D. Butler
S. Curtis
C. Dewey
Bert Driessen
J. Hill
J. Salak-Johnson
J. McGlone
et al.
C3
Conference
2005
2004
Effect of supplemental tryptophan, vitamin E, and a herbal product on responses by pigs to vibration
E Peeters
Bert Driessen
R Steegmans
D Henot
R Geers
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
2004
2003
Metabolism of stevioside in pigs and intestinal absorption characteristics of stevioside, rebaudioside A and steviol
JMC Geuns
P Augustijns
R Mols
JG Buyse
Bert Driessen
A1
Journal Article
in
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
2003
Variaties van de haaktanden bij schapen
Griet Cocquyt
Wim Van den Broeck
Bert Driessen
P Simoens
A1
Journal Article
in
VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT
2003
2000
Stress during transport and quality of pork : an European view
Bert Driessen
Rony Geers
C1
Conference
2000