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Researcher

Frank Tuyttens

179 Results

2023

Welfare of broiler chickens in Brazilian free-range versus intensive indoor production systems

Elaine Cristina de Oliveira SansFabiano DahlkeJuliana Freitas FedericiFrank TuyttensCarla Forte Maiolino Molento

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE

2022

How much is too much? Feeding live black soldier fly larvae to laying hens

Fernanda TahamtaniEmma IvarssonViktoria WiklickiCecilia LalanderHelena WallBas RodenburgFrank TuyttensCarlos Hernandez

Ordinal or visual analogue scales for assessing aspects of broiler chicken welfare?

Ana Paula O. SouzaFrank TuyttensCesar A. TaconeliJennifer C. BiscarraCarla F. M. Molento

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE

Real-time classification of cattle behaviour using accelerometer sensors

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

Timing of part-time group housing for farm rabbits : effects on reproductive performance, skin injuries and behaviour

Liesbeth Van DammeEvelyne DelezieBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Twelve threats of precision livestock farming (PLF) for animal welfare

Frank TuyttensCarla F. M. MolentoSaid Benaissa

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Welfare issues and potential solutions for laying hens in free range and organic production systems : a review based on literature and interviews

Claire BonnefousAnne CollinLaurence A. GuilloteauVanessa GuesdonChristine FilliatSophie Rehault-GodbertT. Bas RodenburgFrank TuyttensLaura WarinSanna Steenfeldt et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

2021

Brave breeds and brains under the spotlight : how do genetics and light during incubation impact young laying hens' stress responsivity?

Maëva ManetSaskia KliphuisRebecca NordquistViviane Goerlich-JanssonFrank TuyttensBas Rodenburg

Broiler chicken behavior and activity are affected by novel flooring treatments

Leonie JacobsShawnna MelickNathan FreemanAn GarmynFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Development of tools for farmers to self-assess the welfare of poultry and pigs in organic and outdoor systems

Evelien GraatMirjan ThysLaura WarinValérie CourboulayMarie-Christine Meunier-SalaünMathilde StompHélène LerusteVanessa GuesdonAnne CollinMona Giersberg et al.

Does Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) pose a threat to animal welfare?

Does footpad dermatitis induce a chronic negative welfare state in laying hens?

Matthew CravenElske De HaasDimitri Van GrembergenTimoty BoswellJohnathan GuyFrank TuyttensTom Smulders

Does footpad dermatitis induce a chronic negative welfare state in laying hens?

Matthew CravenElske De HaasDimitri Van GrembergenTimoty BoswellJohnathan GuyFrank TuyttensTom Smulders

Effects of low stress stockmanship training on behaviour of stockpersons and dairy cows

Mirjan ThysMarjolein ValckxSigrid Vanden BergheLeen VandaeleBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

Feeding live Black Soldier Fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) to laying hens : effects on feed consumption, hen health, hen behavior, and egg quality

Fernanda M. TahamtaniEmma IvarssonViktoria WiklickyCecilia LalanderHelena WallT. Bas RodenburgFrank TuyttensCarlos E. Hernandez

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

From the point of view of the chickens : what difference does a window make?

Elaine Cristina de Oliveira SansFrank TuyttensCesar Augusto TaconeliAna Silvia PedrazzaniMarcos Martinez ValeCarla Forte Maiolino Molento

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Influence of genetics and light during incubation on stress responsivity in young laying hens

Maëva ManetSaskia KliphuisRebecca NordquistViviane GoerlichLucas NoldusFrank TuyttensBas Rodenburg

On-farm prevalence of and potential risk factors for boar taint

E HeyrmanSam MilletFrank TuyttensBart AmpeS. JanssensN. BuysJella WautersLynn VanhaeckeMarijke Aluwé

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Opinion of organic and free-range pig farmers on animal welfare and the PIGLOW app for animal welfare self-assessments

Evelien GraatCharlotte Vanden HoleMirjan ThysLaura WarinAnne CollinMona GiersbergT Bas RodenburgStella NautaMathilde StompValérie Courboulay et al.

Propagation-loss characterization for livestock implantables at (433, 868, 1400) MHz

Said BenaissaLeen VerloockDenys NikolayevMargot DeruyckGünter VermeerenLuc MartensJan GovaereFrank TuyttensBart SonckDavid Plets et al.

A1 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION

Testing the potential of the Sow Stance Information System (SowSIS) based on a force plate system built into an electronic sow feeder for on-farm automatic lameness detection in breeding sows

Petra BrieneOlga SzczodryPieterjan De GeestStephanie Van WeyenbergAnnelies Van NuffelJurgen VangeyteSam MilletBart AmpeFrank TuyttensJarissa Maselyne

A1 Journal Article in BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Using expert elicitation to abridge the welfare quality (R) protocol for monitoring the most adverse dairy cattle welfare impairments

Frank TuyttensSophie de GraafSine Norlander AndreasenAlice de Boyer des RochesFrank J. C. M. van EerdenburgMarie J. HaskellMarlene K. KirchnerLuc. MounierMiroslav KjosevskiJo Bijttebier et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Welfare of broiler chickens reared in two different industrial house types during the winter season in Southern Brazil

E. C. D. O. SansFrank TuyttensC. A. TaconeliP. M. RuedaJ. R. CioccaC. F. M. Molento

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

Welfare of broiler chickens reared under two different types of housing

E. C. O. SansFrank TuyttensC. A. TaconeliP. M. RuedaJ. R. CioccaC. F. M. Molento

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

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

Factors influencing claw lesion scoring in sows

Miriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensBart AmpeElena NalonEmilie-Julie BosLiesbet PluymJürgen VangeyteFrank TuyttensDominiek MaesSam Millet

A1 Journal Article in PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE

Husbandry conditions and welfare outcomes in organic egg production in eight European countries

Lisa JungChristine BrenninkmeyerKnut NiebuhrMonique BestmanFrank TuyttensStefan GunnarssonJan Tind SorensenPaolo FerrariUte Knierim

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Improving welfare in catching and transport of chickens

Leonie JacobsFrank Tuyttens

Bookchapter in Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of chickens

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

Anneleen WatteynLeonie JacobsBart AmpeChristel MoonsAn GarmynFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Opportunities for short rotation coppice production on free-range chicken farms in Flanders : farmers' perceptions and cost-benefit analysis

Lisanne StadigT. Bas RodenburgFrank TuyttensPieter VerdoncktErwin WautersLieve BorremansBert Reubens

A1 Journal Article in RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS

Remedying contact dermatitis in broiler chickens with novel flooring treatments

Nathan FreemanFrank TuyttensAlexa JohnsonVictoria MarshallAn GarmynLeonie Jacobs

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

2019

Assessing keel bone damage in laying hens by palpation : effects of assessor experience on accuracy, inter-rater agreement and intra-rater consistency

S. BuijsJ. L. T. HeerkensB. AmpeE. DelezieT. B. RodenburgFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

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

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

Monitoring of behavior, sex hormones and boar taint compounds during the vaccination program for immunocastration in three sire lines

E HeyrmanEline KowalskiS MilletFrank TuyttensBart AmpeS JanssensN BuysJella WautersLynn VanhaeckeM Aluwé

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

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

On-farm claw scoring in sows using a novel mobile device

Miriam MJ van RietJürgen VangeyteGeert JanssensBart AmpeElena NalonEmilie-Julie BosLiesbet PluymFrank TuyttensDominiek MaesSam Millet

A1 Journal Article in SENSORS

Poultry handling and transport

Claire WeeksFrank TuyttensTemple Grandin

Bookchapter in Livestock handling and transport

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

An automated positioning system for monitoring chickens' location : effects of wearing a backpack on behaviour, leg health and production

Lisanne StadigT Bas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

An automated positioning system for monitoring chickens’ location : accuracy and registration success in a free-range area

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeT Bas RodenburgBert ReubensJarissa MaselyneShaojie ZhuangJohan CrielFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Consumer acceptance of minced meat patties from boars in four European countries

M. AluweM. AaslyngG. BackusM. BonneauP. ChevillonJ. -E. HaugenL. Meier-DinkelD. MoerleinM. A. OliverH. M. Snoek et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEAT SCIENCE

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

Effects of dark brooders and overhangs on free-range use and behaviour of slow-growing broilers

Lisanne StadigTB RodenburgB ReubensBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

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

Long-term impact of zinc supplementation in sows : impact on claw quality

Miriam MJ van RietEmilie-Julie BosBart AmpePaul BikkerDonna VanhauteghemFilip Van BockstaelePieter CornillieWim Van Den BroeckGijs Du LaingDominiek Maes et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SWINE HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

Long-term impact of zinc supplementation in sows : impact on zinc status biomarkers and performance

Miriam MJ van RietEmilie-Julie BosBart AmpePaul BikkerDonna VanhauteghemFilip Van BockstaelePieter CornillieWim Van Den BroeckGijs Du LaingDominiek Maes et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SWINE HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

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

On farm intervention studies on reduction of boar taint prevalence : feeding strategies, presence of gilts and time in lairage

E HeyrmanS MilletFrank TuyttensB AmpeS JanssensN BuysJella WautersLynn VanhaeckeM Aluwe

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

2017

Advantages and perceived disadvantages of combining free-range chickens with production of short rotation coppice

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensBarbara DuquenneJohan AertsFrank Tuyttens

Assessing dairy cow welfare at the beginning and end of the indoor period using the Welfare Quality® protocol

S de GraafBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

Assessment, market potential and margins of improved dairy cattle welfare

Sophie de GraafWim VerbekeFrank TuyttensLudwig Lauwers

Behaviours classification using leg-mounted accelerometers in dairy barns

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

Broiler chickens dead on arrival : associated risk factors and welfare indicators

Leonie JacobsEvelyne DelezieLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

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 free-range access, shelter type and weather conditions on free-range use and welfare of slow-growing broiler chickens

Lisanne StadigT Bas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Effects of shelter type, early environmental enrichment and weather conditions on free-range behaviour of slow-growing broiler chickens

Lisanne StadigTB RodenburgBart AmpeB ReubensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Fit for transport? : broiler chicken fitness assessment for transportation to slaughter

L JacobsE DelezieLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsD VermeulenJ BuyseFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

Gimme shelter : combining free-range broiler chickens with production of short rotation coppice

Lisanne StadigFrank TuyttensBert ReubensT Bas Rodenburg

Impact of the separate pre-slaughter stages on broiler chicken welfare

Leonie JacobsEvelyne DelezieLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Impact of transportation duration on stress responses in day-old chicks from young and old breeders

Leonie JacobsEvelyne DelezieLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsBart AmpeJohan BuyseFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Inter-rater reliability of categorical versus continuous scoring of fish vitality : does it affect the utility of the reflex action mortality predictor (RAMP) approach?

Pieter MeeremansNoëlle YochumMarc KochziusBart AmpeFrank TuyttensSven Sebastian Uhlmann

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Monitoring individual chickens’ positions in a free-range area using Ultra-Wideband technology

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeJohan CrielJarissa MaselyneBas RodenburgBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

Olfactory evaluation of boar taint : effect of factors measured at slaughter and link with boar taint compounds

E HeyrmanS MilletFrank TuyttensB AmpeS JanssensN BuysJella WautersLynn VanhaeckeM Aluwé

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Slow-growing broilers with free-range access : effects on meat quality

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBert ReubensJohan AertsBarbara DuquenneFrank Tuyttens

The effect of dark brooders and overhangs on fearfulness and free-range use in slow-growing broiler chickens

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

The effect of dark brooders on fearfulness and free-range use of slow-growing broiler chickens

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

Trained-user opinion about Welfare Quality measures and integrated scoring of dairy cattle welfare

Sophie de GraafB AmpeC WincklerM RadeskiL MounierMK KirchnerMJ HaskellFJCM van EerdenburgA de Boyer des RochesSN Andreasen et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

2016

A method for integrating animal welfare measures into an overall welfare index that reflects expert opinion

Frank TuyttensSophie de GraafLisanne StadigLeonie JacobsSaid BenaissaBart Ampe

Applying the internet of things (IoT) for livestock tracking

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeJohan CrielLaurence ClaeysBas RodenburgBert ReubensJarissa MaselyneJurgen VangeyteFrank Tuyttens

Assessment of broiler chicken welfare in Southern Brazil

JF FedericiRoselien VanderhasseltECO SansFrank TuyttensAPO SouzaCFM Molento

A1 Journal Article in BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE

Belgian citizens' and broiler producers' perceptions of broiler chicken welfare in Belgium versus Brazil

Filiep VanhonackerFrank TuyttensWim Verbeke

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Determinants of consumer intention to purchase animal-friendly milk

Sophie de GraafEllen Van LooJo BijttebierFiliep VanhonackerLudwig LauwersFrank TuyttensWim Verbeke

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Effect of post-hatch transportation duration and parental age on broiler chicken quality, welfare, and productivity

Leonie JacobsEvelyne DelezieLuc DuchateauKlara GoethalsBart AmpeEvelien LambrechtXavier GellynckFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Effect of rubber flooring on group-housed sows' gait and claw and skin lesions

Emilie-Julie BosMiriam MJ van RietDominiek MaesSam MilletBart AmpeGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

Effects of free-range access on production parameters and meat quality, composition and taste in slow-growing broiler chickens

Lisanne StadigT Bas RodenburgBert ReubensJohan AertsBarbara DuquenneFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Factors affecting mechanical nociceptive thresholds in healthy sows

Elena NalonDominiek MaesSofie PiepersPolly TaylorMiriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensSam MilletFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA

Free-range use and behavior of slow-growing broiler chickens : effects of shelter type, enrichment, age and weather conditions

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

Group housing of gestating sows : locomotion disorders and claw lesions

Emilie-Julie BosDominiek MaesFrank Tuyttens

Impact of parity on bone metabolism throughout the reproductive cycle in sows

Miriam MJ van RietSam MilletA LiesegangElena NalonBart AmpeFrank TuyttensDominiek MaesGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Lameness in sows : visual assessment and effects on mechanical nociceptive thresholds

Elena NalonDominiek MaesFrank Tuyttens

Lifting laying hen welfare in aviaries to a higher level

Jasper HeerkensFrank TuyttensEvelyne DelezieTB Rodenburg

Locomotion disorders and skin and claw lesions in gestating sows housed in dynamic versus static groups

Emilie-Julie BosDominiek MaesMiriam MJ van RietSam MilletBart AmpeGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Marginal dietary zinc concentration affects claw conformation measurements but not histological claw characteristics in weaned pigs

Miriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensPieter CornillieWim Van Den BroeckElena NalonBart AmpeFrank TuyttensDominiek MaesGijs Du LaingSam Millet

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Market opportunities for animal-friendly milk in different consumer segments

Sophie de GraafFiliep VanhonackerEllen Van LooJo BijttebierLudwig LauwersFrank TuyttensWim Verbeke

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

Monitoring chickens’ position in a free-range area using an Ultra-Wideband system

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeJohan CrielBas RodenburgBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

No indications that zinc and protein source affect Zn bioavailability in sows during, late gestation fed adequate dietary Zn concentrations

Miriam MJ van RietS MilletEmilie-Julie BosElena NalonB AmpeLuk SobryFrank TuyttensDominiek MaesGijs Du LaingT Nagels et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Opinion of Belgian egg farmers on hen welfare and its relationship with housing type

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeSuzy Van GansbekeTom Van den BogaertEvelien D'HaenensJasper HeerkensFrank Tuyttens

A2 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Opinion of applied ethologists about expectation bias and debiasing techniques

Frank TuyttensLisanne StadigJasper HeerkensEva Van laerStephanie BuijsBart Ampe

Opinion of applied ethologists on expectation bias, blinding observers and other debiasing techniques

Frank TuyttensLisanne StadigJasper HeerkensEva Van laerStephanie BuijsBart Ampe

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Opportunities and barriers for different types of plantation in chickens’ free-range areas

Lisanne StadigFrank TuyttensBas RodenburgHanne De VosBert Reubens

Ramps and hybrid effects on keel bone and foot pad disorders in modified aviaries for laying hens

Jasper HeerkensEvelyne DelezieT Bas RodenburgBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Risk factors associated with keel bone and foot pad disorders in laying hens housed in aviary systems

Jasper HeerkensEvelyne DelezieT Bas RodenburgIne KempenJohan ZoonsBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Road to better welfare : welfare of broiler chickens during transportation

Leonie JacobsFrank TuyttensEvelyne Delezie

Simplifying the Welfare Quality® assessment protocol for broiler chicken welfare

IC de JongVA HindleA ButterworthB. EngelP FerrariH GunninkT Perez MoyaFrank TuyttensCG van Reenen

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Survey of egg farmers regarding the ban on conventional cages in the EU and their opinion of alternative layer housing systems in Flanders, Belgium

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeSuzy Van GansbekeTom Van den BogaertEvelien D'HaenensJasper HeerkensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Use of an ultra-wideband system to monitor chickens’ positions in a free-range area

Lisanne StadigBart AmpeJohan CrielJarissa MaselyneBas RodenburgBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

2015

An intervention study demonstrates effects of MC4R genotype on boar taint and performances of growing-finishing pigs

Alice Van den BroekeMarijke AluwéFrank TuyttensBart AmpeLynn VanhaeckeJella WautersS JanssensAnnelies CousséNadine BuysSam Millet

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

Assessment of welfare of Brazilian and Belgian broiler flocks using the Welfare Quality protocol

Frank TuyttensJF FedericiRoselien VanderhasseltKlara GoethalsLuc DuchateauECO SansCFM Molento

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Behaviour, wounds, weight loss and adrenal weight of rabbit does as affected by semi-group housing

Stephanie BuijsLuc MaertensKatleen HermansJürgen VangeyteFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

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 a rubber top layer on concrete floors on gait score in group housed sows

Emilie-Julie BosDominiek MaesMiriam MJ van RietSam MilletBart AmpeGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

Effect of locomotion score on sows' performances in a feed reward collection test

Emilie-Julie BosElena NalonDominiek MaesBart AmpeS BuijsMiriam MJ van RietSam MilletGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Effect of outdoor access and shelter type on broiler behaviour, welfare, and performance

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

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

Effects of free-range access, shelter type, and weather conditions on behaviour and welfare of slow-growing broilers

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBart AmpeBert ReubensFrank Tuyttens

Expectation bias in applied ethology : debiasing techniques and opinion of ethologists

Frank TuyttensLisanne StadigJasper HeerkensEva Van laerStephanie BuijsBart Ampe

Field experience with surgical castration with anaesthesia, analgesia, immunocastration and production of entire male pigs: performance, carcass traits and boar taint prevalence

M AluweFrank TuyttensS Millet

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Fluctuation of potential zinc status biomarkers throughout a reproductive cycle of primiparous and multiparous sows

Miriam MJ van RietSam MilletElena NalonKarolien LangendriesAn CoolsBart AmpeGijs Du LaingFrank TuyttensDominiek MaesGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Specific characteristics of the aviary housing system affect plumage condition, mortality and production in laying hens

Jasper HeerkensEvelyne DelezieIne KempenJohan ZoonsBart AmpeT Bas RodenburgFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

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

The MC4R c.893G > A mutation: a marker for growth and leanness associated with boar taint odour in Belgian pig breeds

M SchroyenS JanssensA StinckensM BrebelsF BertoliniC LamberigtsKaren BekaertLynn VanhaeckeM AluwéFrank Tuyttens et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEAT SCIENCE

The effect of rubber-topped floors on lameness and claw lesions in group housed sows

Emilie-Julie BosDominiek MaesMiriam MJ van RietSam MilletBart AmpeGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

The effect of the MC4R gene on boar taint compounds, sexual maturity and behaviour in growing-finishing boars and gilts

A Van den BroekeM AluwéS JanssensJella WautersLynn VanhaeckeN BuysS MilletFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

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.

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

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

Sanne OttChristel MoonsMohammed KashihaBart AmpeJoris VandermeulenClaudia BahrDaniel BerckmansTheo NiewoldFrank Tuyttens

Broiler production in Flanders, Belgium: current situation and producers' opinions about animal welfare

Frank TuyttensFiliep VanhonackerWim Verbeke

A1 Journal Article in WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL

Broilers' free range use is affected by vertical panels, age at first outdoor access, and weather conditions

Lisanne StadigStefaan De SmetBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

Comparison of the inter- and intra-observer repeatability of three gait-scoring scales for sows

Elena NalonDominiek MaesS Van DongenMiriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensS MilletFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

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

Effects of semi-group housing and floor type on pododermatitis, spinal deformation and bone quality in rabbit does

Stephanie BuijsKatleen HermansL MaertensAnnemie Van CaelenbergFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Effects of weather conditions, early experience and vertical panels on slow growing broilers’ use of the free range area

Lisanne StadigStefaan De SmetBart AmpeFrank Tuyttens

Familiarity with boar taint and previous sample affect sensory perception of boar taint by human nose methodology

Evert HeyrmanMarijke AluwéSam MilletFrank TuyttensJella WautersLynn VanhaeckeNadine BuysSteven JanssensBart Ampe

Het vermarkten van diervriendelijk geproduceerde melk

Sophie de GraafJo BijttebierLudwig LauwersFiliep VanhonackerWim VerbekeFrank Tuyttens

Importance of outdoor shelter for cattle in temperate climates

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Incidence of lameness in sows housed in dynamic or static groups

Emilie-Julie BosMiriam MJ van RietDominiek MaesBart AmpeGeert JanssensSam MilletFrank Tuyttens

Incidence of lameness in sows housed in dynamic or static groups at commercial farms

Emilie-Julie BosMiriam MJ van RietDominiek MaesSam MilletBart AmpeGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

Meat quality characteristics of slow-growing broilers with and without outdoor access

Lisanne StadigBas RodenburgBarbara DuquenneFrank Tuyttens

Observer bias in animal behaviour research: can we believe what we score, if we score what we believe?

Frank TuyttensSophie de GraafJasper LT HeerkensLeonie JacobsElena NalonSanne OttLisanne StadigEva Van laerBart Ampe

Editorial material

Observer bias in applied ethology : can we believe what we score, if we score what we believe?

Frank TuyttensEva Van laerLisanne StadigLeonie JacobsJasper HeerkensSophie de GraafBart Ampe

Performance of an animal-based test of thirst in commercial broiler chicken farms

Roselien F VanderhasseltKlara GoethalsS BuijsJF FedericiECO SansCFM MolentoLuc DuchateauFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

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

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

The welfare of broiler chickens during transport to slaughter plants

Leonie JacobsE DelezieLuc DuchateauXavier GellynckKlara GoethalsEvelien LambrechtJacques ViaeneFrank Tuyttens

Uniformere naleving van Europese dierenwelzijnswetgeving

Lisanne StadigFrank Tuyttens

2013

Analytical approach to unravel boar taint contributing compounds

Julie Vanden BusscheKaren BekaertFrank TuyttensFrank VandendriesscheLynn Vanhaecke

Assessment of lameness and claw lesions in sows

Elena NalonSabine ConteDominiek MaesFrank TuyttensNicolas Devillers

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Assessment of lameness and claw lesions in sows

Elena NalonSabine ConteDominiek MaesFrank TuyttensNicolas Devillers

Automated assessment of footpad dermatitis in broiler chickens at the slaughter-line: evaluation and correspondence with human expert scores

Roselien VanderhasseltM SprengerLuc DuchateauFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

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

Sanne OttChristel MoonsMohammadamin KashihaJoris VandermeulenClaudia BahrDaniel BerckmansTheo NiewoldFrank Tuyttens

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

Dehydration indicators for broiler chickens at slaughter

Roselien VanderhasseltS BuijsMelissa SprengersKlara GoethalsHenri WillemsenLuc DuchateauFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Development of a Welfare Quality® based protocol for assessing the welfare of broiler chickens during transport to slaughter plants

Leonie JacobsE DelezieLuc DuchateauXavier GellynckKlara GoethalsEvelien LambrechtJacques ViaeneFrank Tuyttens

Development of a methodology for mechanical nociception testing in sows

Elena NalonDominiek MaesSofie PiepersPolly M TaylorMiriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensSam MilletFrank Tuyttens

Evaluation of different heating methods for the detection of boar taint by means of the human nose

KM BekaertMarijke AluwéLynn VanhaeckeL HeresLuc DuchateauFien VandendriesscheFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in MEAT SCIENCE

Improving the assessment of thirst and footpad dermatitis in broiler chicken welfare monitoring schemes

Roselien VanderhasseltLuc DuchateauFrank Tuyttens

Inter- and intra-observer repeatability of three locomotion scoring scales for sows

Elena NalonStefan Van DongenDominiek MaesMiriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensSam MilletFrank Tuyttens

Mechanical nociception thresholds in lame sows: evidence of hyperalgesia as measured by two different methods

Elena NalonDominiek MaesSofie PiepersMiriam MJ van RietGeert JanssensSam MilletFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Remedies for a high incidence of broken eggs in furnished cages: effectiveness of increasing nest attractiveness and lowering perch height

Frank TuyttensEster StruelensBart Ampe

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

The ability to detect lameness in sows using a motivation test

Emilie-Julie BosElena NalonMiriam MJ van RietSam MilletGeert JanssensDominiek MaesFrank Tuyttens

Vlaamse vleeskippensector doorgelicht

Frank TuyttensFiliep VanhonackerWim Verbeke

Vlaamse vleeskippensector doorgelicht : een bevraging van vleeskippenhouders over huisvesting en bedrijfsvoering

Frank TuyttensFiliep VanhonackerWim Verbeke

Willingness to walk for a feed reward in lame and non-lame sows

Emilie-Julie BosElena NalonMiriam MJ van RietSam MilletGeert JanssensDominiek MaesFrank Tuyttens

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

Eva Van laerChristel MoonsBart SonckFrank Tuyttens

2012

A validated ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry analysis for the simultaneous quantification of the three known boar taint compounds

Karen BekaertJulie Vanden BusscheS FrançoisFrank TuyttensHubert De BrabanderF VandendriesscheLynn Vanhaecke

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A

Assessment of mechanical nociception thresholds in lame versus non-lame sows with two methods

Elena NalonDominiek MaesBrecht DevleesschauwerSam MilletMiriam Van RietGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

Evaluation of various boar taint detection methods

Marijke AluwéFrank TuyttensKaren BekaertStefaan De SmetDL De BrabanderSam Millet

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Implementing animal welfare assessments at farm and group level: introduction and overview

TM WidowskiJ RushenFrank TuyttensI Veissier

Editorial material

Predicting the likelihood of developing boar taint: Early physical indicators in entire male pigs

Karen BekaertMarijke AluwéSam MilletKlara GoethalsGriet NijsSofie IsebaertDL De BrabanderKarolien VerheydenHubert De BrabanderLynn Vanhaecke et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEAT SCIENCE

Shade as protection against heat stress for beef cattle on pasture?

Eva Van laerLeo FiemsFrank Tuyttens

The concept of farm animal welfare: citizen perceptions and stakeholder opinion in Flanders, Belgium

Filiep VanhonackerWim VerbekeEls Van PouckeZuzanna PieniakGriet NijsFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

2011

Economic impact of decreasing stocking densities in broiler rabbit production based on Belgian farm data

Ann VerspechtL MaertensFiliep VanhonackerFrank TuyttensGuido Van HuylenbroeckWim Verbeke

A1 Journal Article in WORLD RABBIT 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

Factors influencing farmers' responses to welfare legislation: a case study of gestation sow housing in Flanders (Belgium)

Frank TuyttensEster StruelensSuzy Van GansbekeBart Ampe

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK 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

2007

De invloed van de hokbezettingsdichtheid bij vleesvarkens op productie, gezondheid en welzijn

Jeroen DewulfFrank TuyttensLudwig LauwersGuido Van HuylenbroeckDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Experimental stress does not increase fluctuating asymmetry of broiler chickens at slaughter age

Els Van PouckeAnnelies Van NuffelS Van DongenB SonckLuc LensFrank Tuyttens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Fluctuating asymmetry in broiler chickens: a decision protocol for trait selection in seven measuring methods

Annelies Van NuffelFrank TuyttensS Van DongenW TalloenEls Van PouckeB SonckLuc Lens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

2005

Design of laying nests in furnished cages: influence of nesting material, nest box position and seclusion

Ester StruelensFrank TuyttensA JanssenT LeroyLieve AudoornE VrankenK De BaereFrank OdbergD BerckmansJ Zoons et al.

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

Measuring fluctuating asymmetry in fattening rabbits: a valid indicator of performance and housing quality?

Frank TuyttensL MaertensE Van PouckeA Van NuffelS DebeuckelaereJ CreveLuc Lens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

2000

Congresbundel symposium The Science and Philosophy of Pain, Universiteit Gent, 2000.