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Researcher

Christel Moons

Awards & Distinctions

121 Results

2024

A shift Ttwards coexistence : humane treatment of mice (Mus musculus), Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus), and black rats (Rattus rattus)

Ciska De RuyverChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensClaire Diederich

Spitz-like tail carriage in two domestic cats

Morgane Van BelleNoema Gajdoš KmecováChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensDaniel S. MillsTiny De Keuster

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Spitz-like tail carriage in two domestic cats : implications for communication

Morgane Van BelleNoema Gajdoš KmecováChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensDaniel MillsTiny De Keuster

Unravelling feline social dynamics : a video-based observational study on allogrooming in domestic cats

Morgane Van BelleChristel MoonsDaniel MillsBart BroeckxFrank TuyttensTiny De KeusterNoema Gajdoš Kmecová

Urban animal welfare in Belgium : strategies for uptake

Ciska De RuyverChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

Using mobile polling to teach animal ethics to large audiences : a case study of first-year veterinary students’ personal views

Ciska De RuyverChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION

2023

Assessing animal welfare impact of fourteen control and dispatch methods for house mouse (Mus musculus), Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and black rat (Rattus rattus)

Ciska De RuyverKristof BaertEmma CartuyvelsLies AL BeernaertFrank TuyttensHerwig LeirsChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

FELASA recommendations for the rehoming of animals used for scientific and educational purposes

Emilie EcuerJackie BoxallAnnet L. LouwerseLars F. MikkelsenChristel MoonsMirjam RothAndrea M. Spiri

A1 Journal Article in LABORATORY ANIMALS

Observation of the intraspecific interactions of cats in multi-cat households

Morgane Van BelleTiny De KeusterBart BroeckxChristel Moons

Survey among FELASA members about rehoming of animals used for scientific and educational purposes

Christel MoonsAndrea M. SpiriJackie BoxallAnnet LouwerseLars F. MikkelsenMirjam RothEmilie Ecuer

A1 Journal Article in LABORATORY ANIMALS

What caregivers don’t tell you ... A comparison between survey responses and home videos of cat-cat interactions

Morgane Van BelleNoema Gajdoš KmecováFrank TuyttensChristel MoonsDaniel S. MillsTiny De Keuster

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

What cat caregivers don't tell you ... a comparison between survey responses and home videos of cat-cat interactions

Morgane Van BelleChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensNoema Gajdoš Kmecová [missing]Daniel S. Mills [missing]Tiny De Keuster

2022

Comparison of methods for individual killing of broiler chickens : a matter of animal welfare and on-farm feasibility

Anneleen WatteynAn GarmynBart AmpeLeonie JacobsChristel MoonsFrank Tuyttens

A2 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Explorative study on scale cortisol accumulation in wild caught common dab (Limanda limanda)

Maaike VercauterenBart AmpeLisa DevrieseChristel MoonsAnnemie DecostereJohan AertsKoen Chiers

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Pet ownership, feelings of loneliness, and mood in people affected by the first COVID-19 lockdown

Ana Martos Martinez-CajaVeerle De HerdtMarie-Jose Enders-SlegersChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Pets and their owners during the first COVID-19 lockdown period : perceived changes in routines and emotions : an exploratory study

Ana Martos Martinez-CajaVeerle De HerdtMarie-Jose Enders SlegersChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

2021

A friend in need is a friend indeed : the benefits of the Human-Animal Bond during challenging times

Ana Martos Martinez-CajaChristel MoonsVeerle De HerdtMarie-Jose Enders-Slegers

Animal dignity and animal welfare science, brothers in arms?

Ciska De RuyverFrank TuyttensMachteld van DierendonckFrank OdbergChristel Moons

Behavior and health issues in Bengal cats as perceived by their owners : a descriptive study

Ana Martos Martinez-CajaJulie RosseauH VervaeckeChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Public opinions on seven different stray cat population management scenarios in Flanders, Belgium

Ciska De RuyverEmmanuel AbatihPaolo Dalla VillaEls H.K.A. PeetersJane ClementsAgnes DufauChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

2020

A treatment plan for dogs (Canis familiaris) that show impaired social functioning towards their owners

Joke MontenyChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Killing individual poultry on-farm-a survey among veterinarians and farmers

Anneleen WatteynLeonie JacobsBart AmpeChristel MoonsAn GarmynFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

2019

On the origin of puppies : a multidisciplinary investigation into Belgian dog breeding facilities

Pierre-Alexandre DendonckerChristel MoonsClaire DiederichJeroen DewulfTiny De Keuster

On the origin of puppies : breeding and selling procedures relevant for canine behavioural development

Pierre-Alexandre DendonckerTiny De KeusterClaire DiederichJeroen DewulfChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Rejections in an non-purpose bred assistance dog population : reasons, consequences and methods for screening

Evelien BogaertsChristel MoonsFilip Van NieuwerburghLuc PeelmanJimmy SaundersBart Broeckx

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Seizure-alerting behavior in dogs owned by people experiencing seizures

Ana Martos Martinez-CajaVeerle De HerdtPaul BoonUlrich BrandlHannah CockJaime ParraEmilio PeruccaVijay ThadaniChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR

The WELPA project : can human behaviour change (HBC) techniques help to improve equine welfare in riding schools and livery yards?

Machteld van DierendonckChristel Moons

2018

Biosecurity and management practices in different dog breeding systems have considerable margin for improvements

Pierre-Alexandre DendonckerChristel MoonsSteven SarrazinClaire DiederichEtienne ThiryTiny De KeusterJeroen Dewulf

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Diversity, not uniformity : slaughter and electrical waterbath stunning procedures in Belgian slaughterhouses

Glynnis DevosChristel MoonsKurt Houf

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Effect of early-age gonadectomy on behavior in adopted shelter kittens : the sequel

Christel MoonsAnnelies ValckeKatrien VerschuerenNathalie PortersIngeborgh PolisHilde De Rooster

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Heat stress in cows at pasture and benefit of shade in a temperate climate region

Isabelle VeissierEva Van laerRupert PalmeChristel MoonsBart AmpeBart SonckStéphane AndansonFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY

The WELPA project : improving equine welfare in riding schools and livery yards through human behavioural change (HBC)

Machteld van DierendonckChristel Moons

2017

Potential welfare issues of the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) at the retailer and in the hobbyist aquarium = Mogelijke welzijnsproblemen bij de Siamese kempvis (Betta splendens) in sierviswinkels en bij de hobbyist

C. C. F. PleegingChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Validity and reliability of cardiac measures during behavioural tests in pet dogs at home

Rian CMM LensenCécile BetremieuxValérie BavegemsStanislas SysChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

2016

Canine behaviour and genetics : special issue on the London, 2015 meetings

Editorial material

Rehoming of cats and dogs used for research at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Ghent University (Belgium)

Christel MoonsKatleen HermansTiny De Keuster

Rehoming of laboratory animals : analyzing animal welfare pitfalls and presenting possibilities

Christel MoonsKatleen Hermans

Rehoming of research animals : analyzing animal welfare pitfalls and presenting possibilities

2015

Adaptation of an existing behavior assessment tool for use in puppies

Pierre-Alexandre DendonckerCatharina LensenChristel MoonsTiny De KeusterJeroen DewulfClaire Diederich

Behaviour problems: a brief guide

Tiny De KeusterJoke MontenyChristel Moons

Bookchapter in BSAVA Manual of canine practice : a foundation manual

Canine behavioural assessment: validation of an adapted questionnaire for use in puppies

Pierre-Alexandre DendonckerCatharina LensenTiny De KeusterJeroen DewulfChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

Detection, consequences and prevention of thermal discomfort for cattle kept outdoors in Belgium

Eva Van laerFrank TuyttensChristel Moons

Discnerning pig screams in production environments

Joris VandermeulenClaudia BahrEmanuela TulloI FontanaSanne OttMohammed KashihaMarcella GuarinoChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensTheo Niewold et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

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

Level of energy restriction alters body condition score and morphometric profile in obese Shetland ponies

Lien BruynsteenChristel MoonsGeert JanssensPat A HarrisKimberley VandeveldeLaurence LefèreLuc DuchateauMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Prepubertal gonadectomy in cats: different injectable anaesthetic combinations and comparison with gonadectomy at traditional age

Nathalie PortersHilde De RoosterChristel MoonsLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsTim BosmansIngeborgh Polis

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Relationship between age at gonadectomy and health problems in kittens adopted from shelters

Nathalie PortersIngeborgh PolisChristel MoonsIsabel Van de MaeleRichard DucatelleKlara GoethalsLuc DuchateauHilde De Rooster

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Saliva sampling in dogs: how to select the most appropriate procedure for your study

Catharina MM LensenChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

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

Eva Van LaerChristel MoonsBart AmpeBart SonckJürgen VangeyteFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

Using a pig scream sound monitor to give an indication of the pigs' impaired welfare due to feed deprivation

Joris VandermeulenClaudia BahrEmanuela TulloIlaria FontanaSanne OttMohammadamin KashihaMarcella GuarinoChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensTheo Niewold et al.

Validity of veterinarians' assessment of dog behaviour during a clinical exam

Catharina LensenChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

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

Automated video analysis of pig activity at pen level highly correlates to human observations of behavioural activities

Sanne OttChristel MoonsMohammadamin A KashihaClaudia BahrFrank TuyttensDaniel BerckmansTheo A Niewold

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Automatic monitoring of pig locomotion using image analysis

Mohammad Amin KashishaClaudia BahrSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank TuyttensDaniel Berckmans

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Automatic weight estimation of individual pigs using image analysis

Mohammadamin KashihaClaudia BahrSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank OdbergDaniel Berckmans

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

Behavioural changes after mixing can be detected in automatically obtained activity patterns of pig

Sanne OttChristel MoonsMohammed KashihaBart AmpeJoris VandermeulenClaudia BahrDaniel BerckmansTheo NiewoldFrank Tuyttens

Communicating risk assessment, management and implementation: a dog centred approach

Tiny De KeusterJoke MontenyChristel Moons

Development of behavior in adopted shelter kittens after gonadectomy performed at an early age or at a traditional age

Nathalie PortersHilde De RoosterKatrien VerschuerenIngeborgh PolisChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Different stressors elicit different responses in the salivary biomarkers cortisol, haptoglobin, and chromogranin A in pigs

Sanne OttLaura SolerChristel MoonsMohammadamin KashihaClaudia BahrJoris VandermeulenSteven JanssensAna GutiérrezDamián EscribanoJosé Cerón et al.

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Effect of the Stableizer® on behaviour and heart rate in thoroughbred horses

Lara BonnerFrank OdbergKatrien VerschuerenChristel Moons

Importance of outdoor shelter for cattle in temperate climates

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Influence of prepubertal gonadectomy on the behaviour of shelter kittens at one month after adoption

Nathalie PortersHilde De RoosterIngeborgh PolisKatrien VerschuerenChristel Moons

Prepubertal gonadectomy in cats : different surgical techniques and comparison with gonadectomy at traditional age

Nathalie PortersIngeborgh PolisChristel MoonsLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsStéphanie HuygheHilde De Rooster

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Prepubertal gonadectomy in shelter cats : anaesthesia, surgery and effect of age at time of gonadectomy on health and behaviour

Nathalie PortersHilde De RoosterIngeborgh PolisChristel Moons

Puppy behavior during a clinical exam as assessed by veterinarians: preliminary results

Catharina LensenChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

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

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

Surgical techniques in prepubertal ovariectomy in kittens

Nathalie PortersIngeborgh PolisChristel MoonsKlara GoethalsHilde De Rooster

Wat na het project Sterycat?: de mening van deelnemende asielmedewerkers en dierenartsen over vroegcastratie bij katten

Nathalie PortersChristel MoonsIngeborgh PolisJeroen DewulfHilde De Rooster

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

2013

A survey of foot problems, stereotypic behaviour and floor type in Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in European zoos

Maarten HaspeslaghJeroen StevensEvelien De GrootJeroen DewulfIsabelle KalmarChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

Automated measurement of pig behavioural activity at pen level using image processing techniques

Sanne OttChristel MoonsMohammadamin KashihaJoris VandermeulenClaudia BahrDaniel BerckmansTheo NiewoldFrank Tuyttens

Automatic identification of marked pigs in a pen using image pattern recognition

Mohammadamin KashihaClaudia BahrSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank OdbergDaniel Berckmans

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

Automatic identification of marked pigs in a pen using image pattern recognition

Mohammadamin KashihaClaudia BahrSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank OdbergDaniel Berckmans

Automatic monitoring of pig activity using image analysis

Momammad Amin KashishaClaudia BahrSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank TuyttensDaniel Berckmans

Combination of image and sound analysis for behaviour monitoring in pigs

Joris VandermeulenMohammadamin KashihaSanne OttClaudia BahrChristel MoonsFrank TuyttensTheo A NiewoldDaniel Berckmans

Evaluation of veterinarians' and dog owners' ability to interpret communication signals in dogs

Catharina LensenMarion LebocqChristel MoonsClaire Diederich

Improving welfare in behaviour modification therapy by inducing positive affect through increased predictability and control: a multidisciplinary approach

Tiny De KeusterGeert De BolsterChristel Moons

The automatic monitoring of pigs water use by cameras

Mohammadamin KashihaClaudia BahrSara Amirpour HaredashtSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank OdbergDaniel Berckmans

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

Welfare implications of training methods

Tiny De KeusterChristel Moons

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

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

2012

Anesthesie van kittens: een literatuuroverzicht met nadruk op de mogelijkheden in België

Els HKA PeetersNathalie PortersPeter EJ BolsMark NelissenChristel MoonsHilde De RoosterIngeborgh Polis

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Can we monitor water use of pigs in an automated way by cameras?

Mohammadamin KashihaClaudia BahrSara Amirpour HaredashtSanne OttChristel MoonsTheo A NiewoldFrank OdbergDaniel Berckmans

Diet change rather than diet composition causes transient intestinal damage and growth retardation in pigs

Sanne OttChristel MoonsAmin KashihaKristina De BackerTheo Niewold

Dog bite prevention in families with children: how can a teachers' toolbox help?

Tiny De KeusterChristel MoonsChristine HalsbergheRay Butcher

The effect of different working definitions on behavioral research involving stereotypies in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)

Christel MoonsSofie BreugelmansNele CassimanIsabelle KalmarKathelijne PeremansKatleen HermansFrank Odberg

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

2011

Behavioural study of Asian elephants in Antwerp Zoo: seasonality and effects of a scatter feeder

Maarten HaspeslaghJeroen StevensEtienne HanonChristel Moons

Behavioural study of Asian elephants in Antwerp Zoo: social relations and dominance

Siska Kiadi MatsuelaChristel MoonsJeroen Stevens

The acute phase protein, haptoglobin : a potential parameter in welfare assessment?

Sanne OttChristel MoonsClaudia BahrKristina De BackerDaniel BerckmansFrank OdbergTheo A Niewold

2010

Food intake and time budget in rose-ringed parakeets (Psittacula krameri) fed an extruded pellet diet or sunflower seeds ad libitum

Isabelle KalmarGeert JanssensC Garrera GraceyGunther AntonissenAn MartelGuy WerquinChristel Moons

Foot problems, stereotypies and substrate type in Asian elephants: a European survey

Maarten HaspeslaghJeroen StevensJeroen DewulfIsabelle KalmarChristel Moons

Guidelines and ethical considerations for housing and management of psittacine birds used in research

Isabelle KalmarGeert JanssensChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in ILAR JOURNAL

Relevance of stimuli used in canine behavioural testing with regards to proximal causality of dog bites

Christel MoonsLieve MeersCinzia StefaniniSimona NormandoLiesje Van De LeestWilliam SamuelsFrank Odberg

The energy source imbalance in sunflower seeds promotes ketone body formation in rose-ringed parakeets (Psittacula krameri)

Isabelle KalmarPetra WolfGunther AntonissenAn MartelChristel MoonsBrigitte WuytsGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

Voluntary energy intake and selected blood parameters in rose-ringed parakeets (Psittacula krameri) fed sunflower seed or extruded pellets ad libitum

Gunther AntonissenIsabelle KalmarAn MartelG WerquinChristel MoonsGeert Janssens

2009

Stereotypic behaviour in bank voles reduced by NIPS, a dopamine receptor blocker

Lieve MeersS NormandoChristel MoonsFrank Odberg

2008

Development of techniques to reveal mechanisms underlying stereotypies in Mongolian gerbils

Christel MoonsFrank OdbergKatleen HermansKathelijne Peremans

Importance of the time points for collecting behavioural data in stereotyping mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)

Sofie BreugelmansFrank OdbergChristel Moons

Refinement Recommendations for Intravenous Injection and Body Heat Conservation in Mongolian Gerbils used in SPECT Studies

Christel MoonsKathelijne PeremansPhilippe BusscherSimon VermeireEva VandermeulenKurt AudenaertKatleen HermansFrank Odberg

A1 Journal Article in SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

The Use of HiSPECT to Investigate Dopaminergic Involvement in the Development of Stereotypic Behaviour

Christel MoonsKathelijne PeremansSimon VermeireEva VandermeulenAndre DobbeleirKatleen HermansFrank OdbergKurt Audenaert

A1 Journal Article in SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

2007

Influence of environmental enrichment on behaviour

Frank OdbergChristel Moons

Intraperitoneal versus subcutaneous telemetry devices in young Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)

Christel MoonsKatleen HermansR REMIELuc DuchateauFrank Odberg

A1 Journal Article in LABORATORY ANIMALS

Psittacine birds as laboratory animals: Refinements and assessment of welfare

Isabelle KalmarChristel MoonsLieve MeersGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

Refinements in husbandry and care of psittacine birds kept for research purposes

Isabelle KalmarChristel MoonsLieve MeersGeert Janssens

The use of HiSPECT in the investigation of the 5-HT2A receptor and DAT status in the Mongolian gerbil

Christel MoonsKathelijne PeremansKurt AudenaertAndré DobbeleirEva VandermeulenSimon VermeireFilip De VosEtienne SoenenHenri van BreeKatleen Hermans et al.

The use of HiSPECT in the investigation of the 5-HT2A receptor and DAT status in the gerbil

Christel MoonsKathelijne PeremansKurt AudenaertAndré DobbeleirEva VandermeulenSimon VermeireFilip De VosEtienne SoenenHenri van BreeKatleen Hermans et al.

2006

Assessing Animal-assisted Intervention outcomes

Lieve MeersD COULTISChristel MoonsS NORMANDO

A4 Journal Article in The Latham Letter

Attitudes about death in children, students and elderly

Lieve MeersW SAMUELSD COULTISChristel MoonsFrank Odberg

Effect of temporary straw bedding on pigs' behaviour, performance, cortisol and meat quality

Ester PeetersBert DriessenChristel MoonsFrank OdbergRony Geers

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Proceedings of the VDWE International Congress on Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare

2005

Critical evaluation of the environment in Belgian dog breeding kennels during the puppies' socialization period

Rudy De MeesterChristel MoonsHenri van BreeFrank Coopman

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Does an adoption program for retired police horses improve welfare?

Christel MoonsJ SKRIVANLieve MeersFrank Odberg

Dog bite prevention : how a Blue Dog can help

Tiny De KeusterIsabelle De CockChristel Moons

Effects of short-term maternal separations on weaning stress in foals

Christel MoonsK LaughlinAJ Zanella

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

The effects of implantable biotelemetry devices on weanling gerbils for use in a study investigating functional aspects of stereotypies

Christel MoonsKatleen HermansLuc DuchateauFrank Odberg

Welfare, performance and meat quality of fattening pigs in alternative housing and management systems: a review

Sam MilletChristel MoonsMJ VAN OECKELGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

2004

Providing shelter does not complicate manipulation in two mouse strains

Christel MoonsP Van WieleFrank Odberg

The short term effect of four stimuli on the behaviour and heart rates of stereotyping and non stereotyping geldings

Lieve MeersS NORMANDOE VAN AVERMAETChristel MoonsFrank Odberg

To enrich or not to enrich: Providing shelter does not complicate handling of laboratory mice

Christel MoonsP VAN WIELEFrank Odberg

A1 Journal Article in CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE

2002

Behavourial responses and heart rates of stereotyping and non-stereotyping geldings to four stimuli.

Lieve MeersE VAN AVERMAETChristel MoonsFrank Odberg

Conflicting Results in the Association Between Plasma and Salivary Cortisol levels in Foals

Christel MoonsC HELESKIC LEECEA ZANELLA

2001

Effect of short-term separations on weaning stress in foals

Christel MoonsAdroaldo J Zanella