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Researcher

Geert Janssens

Awards & Distinctions

518 Results

2025

Dietary patterns and sympatry in Lake Titicaca (Bolivia): the role of seasonality in niche overlap between native Andean killifish

Erick Zender Loayza TorricoArturo Muñoz SaraviaJulio PintoCarla IbañezMarc PouillyGeert Janssens

U Journal Article in Environmental Biology of Fishes

Nutritional ecology of Orestias, exploring the diet and feeding habits of native killifish to improve the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in Lake Titicaca

Erick Zender Loayza TorricoGeert JanssensArturo Muñoz Saravia

On the function and origin of the avian renal portal shunt and its potential significance throughout evolution

Kobe BuyseKoen SteinWard De SpiegelaerePieter CornillieMarcus ClaussGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS

2024

An overview of nutritional factors in the aetiopathogenesis of myocardial fibrosis in great apes

Laurens Van MuldersLaurent LocquetChristine KaandorpGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in NUTRITION RESEARCH REVIEWS

Chestnut wood tannins in broiler diets : pharmacokinetics, serum levels during rearing, and intestinal absorption pattern of gallic acid

Kobe BuyseEvelyne DelezieLuc GoethalsNoémie Van NotenChristof Van PouckeMathias DevreeseGunther AntonissenGeert JanssensMarta Ribeiro Alves Lourenço

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY

Do ingredient and nutrient intake reveal individual dietary specialization in an omnivorous carnivore, the brown bear?

Annelies De CuyperDiederik StrubbeMarcus ClaussLuc LensAndreas ZedrosserSam M. J. G. SteyaertAlexander KopatzGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in WILDLIFE BIOLOGY

Feline carnivores and their prey : how important is animal fibre and its structure in their diet?

Sylvie D'HoogheGeert JanssensWouter HendriksGuido Bosch

Getting clues from nature : the impact of grass hay on suckling piglets’ gastrointestinal growth and colonic microbiota

Renjie YaoAn CoolsHubèrt M. J. van HeesKoen ChiersAwot Teklu MebratuMarijke AluwéDominiek MaesGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY

How important is food structure when cats eat mice?

Sylvie D'HoogheGuido BoschMengmeng SunAn CoolsWouter H. HendriksAnne A. M. J. BeckerGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Impact of brining and drying processes on the nutritive value of tambaqui fish (Colossoma macropomum)

Awot Teklu MebratuYohannes Tekle AsfawWouter MerckxWouter H. HendriksGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2023

A systematic review and meta-analysis of creep feeding effects on piglet pre- and post-weaning performance

Bruno MuroRafaella Fernandes CarnevaleMatheus S. MonteiroRenjie YaoFelipe N. A. FerreiraClarice S. S. NetaFrancisco A. PereiraDominiek MaesGeert JanssensGlen W. Almond et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Biophysical models accurately characterize the thermal energetics of a small invasive passerine bird

Marina Sentis VilaCesare PacioniAnnelies De CuyperGeert JanssensLuc LensDiederik Strubbe

A1 Journal Article in ISCIENCE

Detailed whole‐body nutrient analysis identifies differences in feeding ecology between related fish species : the case of Orestias native Andean killifish in Lake Titicaca

Erick Zender Loayza TorricoArturo Muñoz SaraviaMarleen De TrochWouter H. HendriksGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Diet and stomach characteristics of feral piglets (Sus scrofa) : implications for farmed piglets

Hubertus van HeesSebastian A. BallariLucia Dieste-PerezBruno N. CarpinettiGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Effects of genotype and environment on forage yield, nutritive value and morphology of lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet)

Melkam AlemeMetekia Tamiru TasewAshraf AlkhtibGetnet AssefaAemiro KehaliewTaye TolemariamGezahagn MengistuEmily BurtonGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in HELIYON

Exploring fibrous ingredients for fish : the case of feeding sugar beet pulp to tambaquí (Colossoma macropomum)

Awot Teklu MebratuLeilani VanhandsaemeYohannes Tekle AsfawWouter MerckxGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in HELIYON

Farrowing traits associated with prolonged farrowing duration and high birth intervals in hyperprolific sows

R. CarnevaleB. MuroRenjie YaoMateusz MalikC. GarbossaP. LoiblGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

Fibre and health in felids and other carnivores

Annelies De CuyperMengmeng SunSylvie D'HoogheGeert Janssens

Ingredient vs nutrient intake in free-ranging European brown bears (Ursus arctos)

Annelies De CuyperDiederik StrubbeMarcus ClaussLuc LensAndreas ZedrosserSam SteyaertLeen VerbistGeert Janssens

Nutrient intake and its possible drivers in free-ranging European brown bears (Ursus arctos arctos)

Annelies De CuyperDiederik StrubbeMarcus ClaussLuc LensAndreas ZedrosserSam SteyaertLeen VerbistGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION

Peculiarities in the amino acid composition of sow colostrum and milk, and their potential relevance to piglet development

Renjie YaoAn CoolsAnneleen MatthijsPeter P. De DeynDominiek MaesGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY SCIENCES

Peripheral glycemia and farrowing traits in pigs : an observational study

Rafaella Fernandes CarnevaleBruno MuroCarlos R. PierozanMatheus S. MonteiroDiego F. LealAndre P. PoorLaya K. S. AlvesNadia A. C. GomesCaio A. SilvaDominiek Maes et al.

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Relationship between piglets' survivability and farrowing kinetics in hyper-prolific sows

Alexandra SchoosBruno MuroRafaella Fernandes CarnevaleIlias ChantziarasEvelien BiebautGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in PORCINE HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Straw intake interacts with effects of feed restriction in the intestinal development and nutrient metabolism in ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)

Awot Teklu MebratuWouter MerckxGeert Janssens

Supplementing oat hulls to the diet of suckling piglets altered their intestinal tract and colonic microbiota development

Hubertus van HeesKoen ChiersLeo A. den HartogTheo A. T. G. van KempenDominiek MaesSam MilletGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL NUTRITION

The fish tank as a rumen? Indirect evidence from feeding beet pulp to tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum)

Awot Teklu MebratuLeilani VanhandsaemeYohannes Tekle AsfawWouter MerckxMarleen De TrochGeert Janssens

The persuit of understanding hydrolysable tannin in poultry nutrition

Kobe BuyseGeert JanssensMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoEvelyne Delezie

The pharmacokinetics of gallic acid in finisher broilers

Kobe BuyseE. DelezieL. GoethalsN. Van NotenC. Van PouckeMathias DevreeseGunther AntonissenGeert JanssensM. Lourenco

Urolithiasis problems in finishing pigs

Joris VrielinckGeert JanssensIlias ChantziarasAn CoolsDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY SCIENCES

Waste to nutrition : use of local resources as feed for poultry and fish

Awot Teklu MebratuGeert JanssensYohannes Tekle Asfaw

2022

Amelioration of ammonia-induced intestinal oxidative stress by dietary Clostridium butyricum in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

Cunxin SunDawit Adisu TadeseMuritu Rebecca WangariQunlan ZhouXiaochuan ZhengBo LiuMetekia TamiruAdamneh DagneGeert JanssensYongfeng Zhao

A1 Journal Article in FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY

Assessing the functional and metabolic effects of feeding garra fishmeal to broiler chickens

Awot Teklu Mebratuyohannes Tekle AsfawGeert Janssens

Chestnut tannins in broiler diets : affecting intestinal development in different feeding phases

Kobe BuyseNoemie Van NotenEvelyne DelezieLuc GoethalsGeert JanssensMarta Lourenco

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Digestibility of Mice in Cats and the Associated Fermentation Profile

Sylvie D'HoogheMengmeng SunGeert Janssens

Digestion of bamboo compared to grass and lucerne in a small hindgut fermenting herbivore, the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Annelies De CuyperDaniela E. WinklerThomas TuetkenGuido BoschJuergen HummelMichael KreuzerArturo Muñoz SaraviaGeert JanssensMarcus Clauss

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART A-ECOLOGICAL AND INTEGRATIVE

Digestive and feeding behavior differences between lappet-faced vultures (Torgos tracheliotos) and griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) ex situ

Anika DaneelKatherine Whitehouse-TeddGerard Whitehouse-TeddEllen Sue DierenfeldGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE

Does feeding more phases reduce ammonia concentrations from broiler litter?

Madri BrinkGeert JanssensEvelyne Delezie

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL NUTRITION

Effect of feed supplementation with tripotassium citrate or sodium chloride on the development of urinary calcium oxalate crystals in fattening pigs

Joris VrielinckGeert JanssensIlias ChantziarasAn CoolsDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY SCIENCES

Effects of dietary lysolecithin supplementation during late gestation and lactation on sow reproductive performance, sow blood metabolic parameters and piglet performance

Georgios A. PapadopoulosAlexandra L. WealleansGeorgios A. DelisGeert JanssensMauro di BenedettoPaschalis Fortomaris

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Evidence of microplastics in water and commercial fish from a high-altitude mountain lake (Lake Titicaca)

Erick Zender Loayza TorricoAmaya C. Trigoso BarrientosGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PEERJ

Exploring the functional and metabolic effects of adding garra fish meal to a plant-based broiler chicken diet

Awot Teklu MebratuYohannes Tekle AsfawGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

Fibre in the diet of the suckling pig : opportunities for the maturation of the gastrointestinal tract and post-weaning resilience

Hubertus van HeesGeert JanssensDominiek MaesTheo Van Kempen

Food and feeding biology of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Lake Langeno, Ethiopia

Mathewos TemesgenAbebe GetahunBrook LemmaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

How do moisture content, friability, and crust development of litter influence ammonia concentrations in broiler production?

Madri BrinkGeert JanssensEvelyne Delezie

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Metabolic response of tambaqui fish (Colossoma macropomum) to graded dietary levels of sugar beet pulp

Awot Teklu MebratuLeilani VanhandsaemeYohannes Tekle AsfawWouter MerckxGeert Janssens

Nutrient fertilization by dogs in peri‐urban ecosystems

Pieter De FrenneMathias CougnonGeert JanssensPieter Vangansbeke

A2 Journal Article in ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND EVIDENCE

Optimising the use of barley straw in tropical ruminant diets

Mulugeta Tilahun KenoGeert JanssensTaye TolemariamSolomon Demeke

Quantification of both plant and animal fibre

Sylvie D'HoogheAn CoolsArturo Muñoz SaraviaAnnelies De CuyperDonna VanhauteghemGuido BoschWouter H. HendriksGeert Janssens

Reduction of dietary crude protein and feed form : impact on broiler litter quality, ammonia concentrations, excreta composition, performance, welfare, and meat quality

Madri BrinkGeert JanssensPeter DemeyerÖzer BagciEvelyne Delezie

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL NUTRITION

Source-oriented strategies to mitigate ammonia emission from broiler production

Madri BrinkGeert JanssensEvelyne Delezie

To save pangolins : a nutritional perspective

Xin-Mei WangGeert JanssensChun-Gang XieBo-Wen XieZhi-Gang XieHai-Jian HeYan-Ni WangJia Xu

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

2021

An attempt to evaluate the appetite suppressing potential of a mouse in cats

Sylvie D'HoogheRobert van NieuwaalBonne BeerdaGuido BoschGeert Janssens

Assessment of livestock feed resources and coping strategies with dry season feed scarcity in mixed crop-livestock farming systems around the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Southwest Ethiopia

Belay DugumaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

Barley straw use for animal feed and soil mulch in Ethiopian Highlands mixed crop-livestock systems

Mulugeta Tilahun KenoJane WamatuAshraf AlkhtibTaye TolemariamSolomon DemekeGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

Chestnut tannins in broiler diets : performance, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality

Kobe BuyseEvelyne DelezieLuc GoethalsNoémie Van NotenRichard DucatelleGeert JanssensMarta Ribeiro Alves Lourenço

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Comparative evaluation of mineral status of soils under waterlogging and non-waterlogging grazing lands during the main rainy season in Jimma, Oromia Regional State, southwestern Ethiopia

Belay DugumaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES

Copper, iron, zinc and tannin concentrations throughout the digestive tract of tropical goats and sheep fed a high-fibre tannin-rich diet

Biruk BiruKim van de WielJill DerixTaye TolemariamVeronique DermauwMarta LourencoGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Effect of barley variety on feed intake, digestibility, body weight gain and carcass characteristics in fattening lambs

Mulugeta Tilahun KenoTaye TolemariamSolomon DemekeJane WamatuAshraf AlkhtibGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Evaluation of dried papaya pomace meal in laying hen diets

Bogale TamiruAshraf AlkhtibMetekia TamiruSolomon DemekeEmily BurtonTaye TolemariamLemessa DebelaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE

Evaluation of the agreement between Brix refractometry and serum immunoglobulin concentration in neonatal piglets

Alexandra SchoosWard De SpiegelaereAn CoolsBart PardonElena Van AudenhoveElise BernaerdtGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Faecal pH throughout the reproductive cycle of sows in commercial pig herds

Dominiek MaesIlias ChantziarasEline VallaeyKristel DemeyereEvelyne MeyerGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Fibre supplementation to pre‐weaning piglet diets did not improve the resilience towards a post‐weaning enterotoxigenic E. coli challenge

Hubertus van HeesDominiek MaesSam MilletLeo den HartogTheo van KempenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Food-fodder performance of food and malt barley cultivars in Ethiopian highlands

Keno MulugetaTolemariam TayeDemeke SolomonAlkhtib AshrafWamatu JaneGeert Janssens

U Journal Article in African Journal of Agricultural Research

Grading fecal consistency in an omnivorous carnivore, the brown bear : abandoning the concept of uniform feces

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussLuc LensDiederik StrubbeAndreas ZedrosserSam SteyaertArturo Munoz SaraviaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ZOO BIOLOGY

Grading fecal consistency in brown bears (Ursus arctos) : beyond linear scaling

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussLuc LensDiederik StrubbeAndreas ZedrosserSam SteyaertGeert Janssens

Impact of species and environment on the distribution of nutrients in fish

Tokuma Negisho BayissaGeert JanssensMulugeta Wakjira

Measuring seasonal and agro-ecological effects on nutritional status in tropical ranging dairy cows

Ketema Worku BedadaYisehak KecheroGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Mineral and digestive responses to dietary challenges in the gastro-intestinal system of ruminants

Biruk BiruGeert JanssensTaye Tolemariam EjetaMarta LourençoVeronique Dermauw

Nutrient‑related metabolite profiles explain differences in body composition and size in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from different lakes

Tokuma Negisho BayissaMichelle GeerardynDonna VanhauteghemMulugeta WaqjiraGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Nutritional status of free-ranging tropical zebu dairy cows

Ketema Worku BedadaGeert JanssensYisehak Kechero Kebede

Seasonal and agro-ecological associations with feed resource use and milk production of ranging dairy cows in the Southern Ethiopian Rift Valley

Ketema Worku BedadaYisehak KecheroGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

The effect of feed crude protein content and feed form on broiler performance, litter quality and ammonia concentrations

Madri BrinkGeert JanssensPeter DemeyerÖzer BağciEvelyne Delezie

The effect of feed form and crude protein content on nitrogen digestibility in broilers

Madri BrinkEvelyne DeleziePeter DemeyerÖzer BağciGeert Janssens

The effect of litter type on broiler performance, litter quality and ammonia concentrations.

Madri BrinkGeert JanssensPeter DemeyerÖzer BağciEvelyne Delezie

The fecal microbiota of dogs switching to a raw diet only partially converges to that of wolves

Jia XuAnne A. M. J. BeckerYu LuoWenfu ZhangBingqian GeChunqing LengGuyue WangLimin DingJianmei WangXiaoyu Fu et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY

The impact of lake ecosystems on mineral concentrations in tissues of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)

Tokuma Negisho BayissaSangi GobenaDonna VanhauteghemGijs Du LaingMulugeta Wakjira KabetaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

2020

Cannibalism in the High Andean Titicaca water frog, Telmatobius culeus Garman, 1875

Arturo Muñoz SaraviaAdriana Aguila-SainzRicardo Zurita-UgarteGabriel Callapa-EscaleraGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION

Diversity in micromineral distribution within the body of ornamental fish species

Tokuma Negisho BayissaGemechis GemedaGijs Du LaingMulugeta WakjiraGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH

Effect of brine salting and drying temperature on nutritive value of tambaqui fish (Colossoma macropomum)

Awot Teklu MebratuYohannes Tekle AsfawWouter MerckxWouter HendrixGeert Janssens

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

Faecal consistency grading in brown bears (Ursus arctos) : deviating from typical domestic carnivore scales

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussLuc LensDiederik StrubbeAndreas ZedrosserSam SteyaertGeert Janssens

Fatty acids of microbial origin in the perirenal fat of rats (Rattus norvegicus domestica) and guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) fed various diets

Annelies De CuyperDaniela WinklerThomas TütkenGeert JanssensMarcus Clauss

A1 Journal Article in LIPIDS

The uneven weight distribution between predators and prey : comparing gut fill between terrestrial herbivores and carnivores

Annelies De CuyperCarlo MeloroAndrew J. AbrahamDennis W.H. MüllerDaryl CodronGeert JanssensMarcus Clauss

A1 Journal Article in COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY

Towards the determination of fibrous matter : the importance of analysing both plant and animal fibre

Sylvie D'HoogheAnnelies De CuyperDonna VanhauteghemAn CoolsGuido BoschWouter H. HendriksGeert Janssens

2019

Association between methylation potential and nutrient metabolism throughout the reproductive cycle of sows

Miriam MJ van RietSam MilletKarolien CM LangendriesBertrand D van ZelstGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Dietary fibre enrichment of supplemental feed modulates the development of the intestinal tract in suckling piglets

Hubertus van HeesM DavidsDominiek MaesSam MilletS PossemiersLA den HartogTATG van KempenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is a reliable non-invasive technique for determining whole body composition of chickens

S. SchallierC. LiJ. LesuisseGeert JanssensN. EveraertJ. Buyse

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Flow cytometry, a powerful novel tool to rapidly assess bacterial viability in metal working fluids : proof-of-principle

Donna VanhauteghemKris AudenaertKristel DemeyereFred HoogendoornGeert JanssensEvelyne Meyer

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Gaining insights in the nutritional metabolism of amphibians : analyzing body nutrient profiles of the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis

Andrea Brenes SotoEllen S. DierenfeldGuido BoschWouter H. HendriksGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PEERJ

No longer a leap in the dark : the importance of protein as an energy source in amphibians

Andrea Brenes SotoEllen Sue DierenfeldArturo Muñoz SaraviaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in WILDLIFE BIOLOGY

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

Predator size and prey size-gut capacity ratios determine kill frequency and carcass production in terrestrial carnivorous mammals

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussChris CarboneDaryl CodronAn CoolsMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in OIKOS

Prevalence and chemical composition of uroliths in fattening pigs in Belgium

Joris VrielinckSteven SarrazinAlexandra SchoosGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Retention of solutes and particles in the gastrointestinal tract of a grazing cervid : Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus)

Jill DerixSylvia OrtmannLisa WiegmannArne LawrenzGeert JanssensMarcus Clauss

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH

The effect of an 18-hour delay in solid feed provisioning on the feed intake and performance of piglets in the first weeks after weaning

Sam MilletHubertus van HeesGeert JanssensSarah De Smet

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

The effect of feed crude protein content and feed form on broiler meat quality

Madri BrinkEvelyne DeleziePeter DemeyerÖzer BağciGeert Janssens

Towards the analysis of animal fibre : evaluation of extraction and centrifugation procedures

Sylvie D'HoogheAnnelies De CuyperDonna VanhauteghemAn CoolsGuido BoschWouter H. HendriksGeert Janssens

2018

Are carnivore digestive separation mechanisms revealed on structure-rich diets? : faecal inconsistency in dogs (Canis familiaris) fed day old chicks

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussMyriam HestaAn CoolsGuido BoschWouter H HendriksGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Comparing two techniques for viscosity measurements in poultry feedstuffs : does it render similar conclusions?

Alireza KhademMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoEvelyne DelezieLuc MaertensAnne GoderisRonny MombaertsGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Digestion of bamboo, a niche food for pandas, in a hindgut fermenter the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Annelies De CuyperDaniela WinklerThomas TütkenGeert JanssensMarcus Clauss

Foraging strategies and ecology of Titicaca water frog (Telmatobius culeus)

Arturo Muñoz SaraviaGeert Janssens

How does dietary particle size affect carnivore gastrointestinal transit : a dog model

Annelies De CuyperMyriam HestaS TiboschC WankeM ClaussGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Intra-individual fecal consistency patterins in carnivores on whole prey diets : a comparison of species

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussGeert Janssens

Kill frequencies in terrestrial mammalian carnivores : species differences and implications for feeding regimes

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussAn CoolsMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

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

Nutrient metabolism in adult frogs

Andrea Brenes SotoGeert JanssensEllen S Dierenfeld

Temperature exposure and possible thermoregulation strategies in the Titicaca water frog Telmatobius culeus, a fully aquatic frog of the High Andes

Arturo Muñoz SaraviaGabriel CallapaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH

The interplay between voluntary food intake, dietary carbohydrate-lipid ratio and nutrient metabolism in an amphibian, (Xenopus laevis)

Andrea Brenes SotoEllen S DierenfeldGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2017

Are carnivore digestive separation mechanisms revealed on texture-rich diets? : an explorative study

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussMyriam HestaWouter HendriksGuido BoschGeert Janssens

Colouration in amphibians as a reflection of nutritional status : the case of tree frogs in Costa Rica

Andrea Brenes SotoEllen S DierenfeldGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Digestive separation mechanisms in two carnivorous species : the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and the domesticated dog (Canis familiaris)

Annelies De CuyperMyriam HestaMarcus ClaussDhana LeemansGeert Janssens

Predictive equations of selenium accessibility of dry pet foods

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaK GrayKlara GoethalsGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Prey selection and digestive processing in terrestrial carnivorous mammals

Annelies De CuyperGeert JanssensMarcus ClaussMyriam Hesta

The assessment and the farmers’ perceived ranking of feed resources and coping strategies with feed scarcity in smallholder dairy farming in selected district towns of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

Belay DugumaVeronique DermauwGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

The metabolic response in fish to mildly elevated water temperature relates to species-dependent muscular concentrations of imidazole compounds and free amino acids

Fikremariam GedaAnnelies DeclercqSofie C RemøRune WaagbøMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY

Vitamine E in horses in health and disease.

Gunther van LoonP HarrisGeert Janssens

2016

Assessment of feed resources, feeding practices and coping strategies to feed scarcity by smallholder urban dairy producers in Jimma town, Ethiopia

Belay DugumaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in SPRINGERPLUS

Biomarkers of selenium status in dogs

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaKerry GrayRuth StauntonGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Considerations regarding the feed-food competition between man and chicken

Jana PauwelsGeert JanssensFrank Coopman

Does canine inflammatory bowel disease influence gut microbial profile and host metabolism?

Jia XuAdronie VerbruggheMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoGeert JanssensDaisy LiuTom Van de WieleVenessa EeckhautFilip Van ImmerseelIsabel Van de MaeleYufeng Niu et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Does release of encapsulated nutrients have an important role in the efficacy of xylanase in broilers?

Alireza KhademMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoEvelyne DelezieLuc MaertensAnne GoderisRonny MombaertsMonica HöfteVenessa EeckhautFilip Van ImmerseelGeert Janssens

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 palygorskite dietary supplementation on back fat mobilization, leptin levels and oxidative stress parameters in sows

Georgios A PapadopoulosVasileios KanoulasGeorgios ArsenosGeert JanssensJohan BuyseEleni D TzikaPaschalis D Fortomaris

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

Exploring the modes of action of xylanase in broiler chickens

Alireza KhademGeert JanssensMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoEvelyne Delezie

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

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

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

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

Nutritional strategies to cope with mildly elevated water temperature in fish

Fikremariam Geda ArarameGeert Janssens

Predictable food supplies induce plastic shifts in avian scaled body mass

Noraine Salleh HudinDiederik StrubbeAimeric TeyssierLiesbeth De NeveJoel WhiteGeert JanssensLuc Lens

A1 Journal Article in BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY

Response to dietary tannin challenges in view of the browser/grazer dichotomy in an Ethiopian setting : Bonga sheep versus Kaffa goats

Kechero YisehakYoseph KibreabTolemariam TayeMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

Selenium digestibility and bioactivity in dogs : what the can can, the kibble can't

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaKerry GrayKaren BeechAn CoolsLucille G AlexanderGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Storage of heparinised canine whole blood for the measurement of glutathione peroxidase activity

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaKerry GrayGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH

2015

Animal fibre : a key nutrient to carnivoers, but how to determine this dietary fraction analytically

An CoolsAnnelies De CuyperJana PauwelsGeert Janssens

Cecal drop reflects the chickens' cecal microbiome, fecal drop does not

Jana PauwelsBernard TaminiauGeert JanssensMatthias De BeenhouwerLaurent DelhalleGeorge DaubeFrank Coopman

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS

Dietary factors associated with faecal consistency and other indicators of gastrointestinal health in the captive cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Katherine M Whitehouse-TeddSandra L LefebvreGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Dietary format affects selenium absorption and bioactivity in dogs

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaKerry GrayLucille AlexanderKaren BeechAn CoolsGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

Diversity and dynamics of gut microbiota in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) : a baseline for dietary interventions in a strict carnivore with vulnerable status

Anne BeckerGeert HuysGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

Do feeding strategies differ between large and small wild carnivores?

Annelies De CuyperMyriam HestaMarcus ClaussGeert Janssens

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 mildly elevated temperature on nutrient metabolism in carp and Nile tilapia

Fikremariam Geda ArarameAnnelies DeclercqAnnemie DecostereSofie RemøRune WaagbøBrigitte WuytsMarta Ribeiro Alves LourençoGeert Janssens

Feeding strategies in wild carnivores : progress report of a model approach

Annelies De CuyperMarcus ClaussMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

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

Impact of a trace element supplementation programme on health and performance of cross-breed (Bos indicus x Bos taurus) dairy cattle under tropical farming conditions: a double-blinded randomized field trial

Veronique DermauwEllen DierenfeldGijs Du LaingJohan BuyseBernard BrochierSteven Van GuchtLuc DuchateauGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

In vitro selenium accessibility in pet foods is affected by diet composition and type

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaLucille G AlexanderKerry GrayGuido BoschWouter H HendriksGijs Du LaingBruno De MeulenaerKlara GoethalsGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Integrated community profiling indicates long-term temporal stability of the predominant faecal microbiota in captive cheetahs

Anne BeckerGeert JanssensCindy SnauwaertMyriam HestaGeert Huys

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

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

Mycotoxins deoxynivalenol and fumonisins alter the extrinsic component of intestinal barrier in broiler chickens

Gunther AntonissenFilip Van ImmerseelFrank PasmansRichard DucatelleGeert JanssensSiegrid De BaereKonstantinos C MountzourisShengchen SuEric A WongBruno De Meulenaer et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY

Preliminary data on biomarkers for selenium status in dogs

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaKerry GrayRuth StauntonGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

Selection for growth performance in broiler chickens associates with less diet flexibility

Jana PauwelsFrank CoopmanAn CoolsJoris MichielsDirk FremautStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Selenium absorption and bioactivity in dogs are affected by dietary format

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaKerry GrayLucille AlexanderKaren BeechAn CoolsGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

Selenium in dog foods

Marielle Van ZelstGeert JanssensMyriam HestaKerry Gray

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

Zinc status assessment and the impact of dietary zinc on claw quality in pigs

Miriam MJ van RietSam MilletGeert Janssens

β-Alanine does not act through branched-chain amino acid catabolism in carp, a species with low muscular carnosine storage

Fikremariam Geda ArarameAnnelies DeclercqAnnemie DecostereAngelo LauwaertsBrigitte WuytsWim DeraveGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

2014

A disparate trace element metabolism in zebu (Bos indicus) and crossbred (Bos indicus × Bos taurus) cattle in response to a copper-deficient diet

Veronique DermauwAnnelies De CuyperLuc DuchateauAssen WaseyehonEllen DierenfeldMarcus ClaussIain R PetersGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

Ad libitum feeding during the peripartal period affects body condition, reproduction results and metabolism of sows

An CoolsDominiek MaesRuben DecaluweJohan BuyseTheo ATG van KempenAnnette LiesegangGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Animal fiber: a key nutrient to carnivores, but how to determine this dietary fraction analytically?

An CoolsAnnelies De CuyperJana PauwelsGeert Janssens

Aspects of obesity and energy restriction in equines

Lien BruynsteenMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

Changes in oxidative stress in response to different levels of energy restriction in obese ponies

Lien BruynsteenGeert JanssensPatricia A HarrisLuc DuchateauEmanuela VallePatrizio OdettiKimberley VandeveldeJohan BuyseMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Changes in pig diet particle size profile and nutrient content during on-farm storage and distribution to the feeders

An CoolsDominiek MaesGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION

Chironomidae bloodworms larvae as aquatic amphibian food

Mojdeh Sharifian FardFrank PasmansConnie AdriaensenGijs Du LaingGeert JanssensAn Martel

A1 Journal Article in ZOO BIOLOGY

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

Copper status of free ranging cattle: what’s hidden behind?: a pilot study at the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia

Veronique DermauwThomas Van HeckeKechero YisehakGijs Du LaingEric Van RanstLuc DuchateauGeert Janssens

A2 Journal Article in TROPICAL GRASSLANDS - FORRAJES TROPICALES

Dietary fibre and the importance of the gut microbiota in feline nutrition : a review

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in NUTRITION RESEARCH REVIEWS

Dietary supplementation of ß-alanine to growing barrows improved performance

An CoolsCamille De MoorMia LagetAngelo LauwaertsGeert Janssens

Dietary ß-alanine influences the energy metabolism of growing pigs: a pilot study

An CoolsCamille De MoorMia LagetAngelo LauwaertsGeert Janssens

Effect of peripartal feeding strategy on colostrum yield and composition in sows

Ruben DecaluweDominiek MaesAn CoolsBrigitte WuytsStefaan De SmetBartold MarescauPeter P De DeynGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

Effectiveness of different farrowing induction protocols in sows using alphaprostol on day 114 of gestation

Ruben DecaluweGeert JanssensM EnglebienneDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Efficacy of dimethylglycine as a feed additive to improve broiler production

Isabelle KalmarMWA VerstegenDaisy VanrompayK MaennerJ ZentekC IbenR LeitgebA SchiavoneL ProlaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Failure of a dietary model to affect markers of inflammation in domestic cats

Adronie VerbruggheGeert JanssensHannelore Van de VeldeEric CoxStefaan De SmetBruno VlaeminckMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Growth of sheep fed tannin-rich Albizia gummifera with or without polyethylene glycol

Yisehak Kechero KebedeKebede BirukBeyene AbegazeGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

In vitro selenium bioaccessibility in pet foods

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaLucille AlexanderGuido BoschWouter HendriksGijs Du LaingBruno De MeulenaerGeert Janssens

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

Interaction between dietary ß-alanine and valine supplemented to broilers diet

An CoolsGeert JanssensCamille De MoorMia LagetMichele De MarcoAchille Schiavone

Phylogenetic analysis of faecal microbiota from captive cheetahs reveals underrepresentation of Bacteroidetes and Bifidobacteriaceae

Anne BeckerMyriam HestaJoke HollantsGeert JanssensGeert Huys

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Piglets' colostrum intake associates with daily weight gain and survival until weaning

Ruben DecaluweDominiek MaesBrigitte WuytsAn CoolsSofie PiepersGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Serum protein capillary electrophoresis and measurement of acute phase proteins in a captive cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population

Sarah DepauwJoris DelangheKatherine Whitehouse-TeddMads Kjelgaard-HansenMichelle ChristensenMyriam HestaTugirimana Pierrot LundimuJane BuddVeronique DermauwGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE

The effect of long-term oral L-carnitine administration on insulin sensitivity, glucose disposal, plasma concentrations of leptin and acylcarnitines, and urinary acylcarnitine excretion in warmblood horses

LC KranenburgCM WestermannMGM de Sain-van der VeldenE de Graaf-RoelfsemaJ BuyseGeert JanssensJ van den BroekJH van der Kolk

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY QUARTERLY

The effect of supplementing leaves of four tannin-rich plant species with polyethylene glycol on digestibility and zootechnical performance of zebu bulls (Bos indicus)

Yisehak Kechero KebedeJL De BoeverGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

The metabolic use of fat and protein in late gestation and its effect on colostrum yield in sows

Ruben DecaluweGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

The mycotoxin deoxynivalenol predisposes for the development of Clostridium perfringens-induced necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens

Gunther AntonissenFilip Van ImmerseelFrank PasmansRichard DucatelleFreddy HaesebrouckLeen TimbermontMarc VerlindenGeert JanssensVenessa EeckhautMia Eeckhout et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Trace element distribution in selected edible tissues of zebu (Bos indicus) cattle slaughtered at Jimma, SW Ethiopia

Veronique DermauwMarta Lopéz AlonsoLuc DuchateauGijs Du LaingTadele Tolosa FulasaEllen DierenfeldMarcus ClaussGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2013

Amine-based compounds cause bacterial viability loss at alkaline pH

Donna VanhauteghemEvelyne MeyerGeert Janssens

Animal fibre: the forgotten nutrient in strict carnivores?: first insights in the cheetah

Sarah DepauwMyriam HestaKatherine Whitehouse-TeddLynn VanhaeckeAdronie VerbruggheGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Association between diet composition and in vitro selenium bioaccessibility in pet foods

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaLucille AlexanderGuido BoschWouter HendriksGijs Du LaingBruno De MeulenaerGeert Janssens

Broiler ascites syndrome : collateral damage from efficient feed to meat conversion

Isabelle KalmarDaisy VanrompayGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Can dietary propionylated starch provide the liver with propionic acid as a gluconeogenic substrate in the domestic cat?

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensAn CoolsLynn VanhaeckeBrigitte WuytsDavid ToppingVeerle FievezMyriam Hesta

Can fermentation-derived propionic acid spare glucogenic amino acids in domestic cats?

Kristel RochusMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

Changes in back fat thickness during late gestation predict colostrum yield in sows

Ruben DecaluweDominiek MaesIlse DeclerckAn CoolsBrigitte WuytsStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Copper status of free ranging cattle: what's hidden behind?: a pilot study at the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia

Veronique DermauwThomas Van HeckeKechero YisehakGijs Du LaingEric Van RanstLuc DuchateauGeert Janssens

Deoxynivalenol predisposes for necrotic enteritis by affecting the intestinal barrier in broilers

Gunther AntonissenFilip Van ImmerseelFrank PasmansRichard DucatelleFreddy HaesebrouckLeen TimbermontMarc VerlindenGeert JanssensMia EeckhoutSarah De Saeger et al.

Development of a methodology for mechanical nociception testing in sows

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

Dietary propionylated starch provides the liver with propionic acid as a gluconeogenic substrate in the domestic cat

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensAn CoolsLynn VanhaeckeBrigitte WuytsDavid ToppingVeerle FievezMyriam Hesta

Effects of Fusarium mycotoxins on the pathogenesis of necrotic enteritis in broilers

Gunther AntonissenSiska CroubelsFrank PasmansRichard DucatelleFreddy HaesebrouckLeen TimbermontMarc VerlindenGeert JanssensMia EeckhoutSarah De Saeger et al.

Effects of trace element supplementation on apparent nutrient digestibility and utilisation in grass-fed zebu (Bos indicus) cattle

Veronique DermauwKechero YisehakEllen S DierenfeldGijs Du LaingJohan BuyseBrigitte WuytsGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Exposure to the proton scavenger glycine under alkaline conditions induces Escherichia coli viability loss

Donna VanhauteghemGeert JanssensAngelo LauwaertsStanislas SysFilip BoyenEric CoxEvelyne Meyer

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Expression of inflammation-related genes is associated with adipose tissue location in horses

Lien BruynsteenTim ErkensLuc PeelmanRichard DucatelleGeert JanssensPatricia HarrisMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Feeding a Cu deficient diet to zebu (Bos indicus) and crossbreed (Bos indicus × Bos taurus) cattle: do they cope differently?

Veronique DermauwAnnelies De CuyperAssen WaseyehonLuc DuchateauGijs Du LaingIain PetersGeert Janssens

Highly viscous guar gum shifts dietary amino acids from metabolic use to fermentation substrate in domestic cats

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensHannelore Van de VeldeAdronie VerbruggheBrigitte WuytsLynn VanhaeckeMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Impact of nutrition on lameness and claw health in sows

Miriam MJ van RietMarijke AluwéSam MilletGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Impact of soil erosion associated factors on available feed resources for free-ranging cattle at three altitude regions: measurements and perceptions

Yisehak Kechero KebedeBelay Duguma EtichaT TayeGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS

Incubation of selected fermentable fibres with feline faecal inoculum: correlations between in vitro fermentation characteristics and end products

Kristel RochusGuido BoschLynn VanhaeckeHannelore Van de VeldeSarah DepauwJia XuVeerle FievezTom Van de WieleWouter Hendrikus HendriksGeert Janssens et al.

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION

Influence of mycotoxin contamination on intestinal protein availability for clostridial proliferation

Gunther AntonissenSiska CroubelsFrank PasmansRichard DucatelleFreddy HaesebrouckLeen TimbermontMarc VerlindenGeert JanssensSabine HessenbergerAn Martel et al.

Influence of sulphur supplementation on in-vitro micro-mineral bio-availability of organic dairy feeds

Luk SobryVeronique DermauwWim GovaertsGijs Du LaingVeerle FievezGeert Janssens

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

Mineral deficiency status of ranging zebu (Bos indicus) cattle around the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia

Veronique DermauwKechero YisehakDuguma BelayThomas Van HeckeGijs Du LaingLuc DuchateauGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

Peripartum changes in orexigenic and anorexigenic hormones in relation to back fat thickness and feeding strategy of sows

An CoolsDominiek MaesRuben DecaluweJohan BuyseTheo van KempenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY

Prediction models for in vitro selenium bioaccessibility in dry pet foods

Marielle Van ZelstMyriam HestaLucille AlexanderGuido BoschWouter HendriksGijs Du LaingBruno De MeulenaerKlara GoethalsGeert Janssens

Preliminary findings on the association between copper deficiency and avian iron storage disease

Roel HaesendonckGeert Janssens

Proliferation capacity of T-lymphocytes is affected transiently after a long-term weight gain in Beagle dogs

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensKristel RochusLuc DuchateauLydia Scharek-TedinJurgen ZentekPatrick NguyenEric CoxJohan BuyseVincent Biourge et al.

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

The ability to detect lameness in sows using a motivation test

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

The cat as a model for human obesity: insights in depot-specific inflammation associated with feline obesity

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensHilde De RoosterIngeborgh PolisIain PetersRichard DucatellePatrick NguyenJohan BuyseKristel RochusJia Xu et al.

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

The peripartal sow : a challenge for nutrition

An CoolsGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

Trace element imbalance in vegetation as a threat to free ranging cattle in the Gilgel Gibe valley, Ethiopia

Thomas Van HeckeVeronique DermauwKechero YisehakGijs Du LaingLuc DuchateauGeert Janssens

Trace elements in zebu cattle : status and impact: the case of the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Ethiopia

Veronique DermauwGeert Janssens

Voluntary feed intake and leptin sensitivity in ad libitum fed obese ponies following a period of restricted feeding: a pilot study

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJohan BuyseIsabelle KalmarQ SwennenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

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

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

2012

Amino acid profile of salivary proteins and plasmatic trace mineral response to dietary condensed tannins in free-ranging zebu cattle (Bos indicus) as a marker of habitat degradation

K YisehakAnne BeckerJM RothmanES DierenfeldB MarescauG BoschW HendriksGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

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

Elena NalonDominiek MaesBrecht DevleesschauwerSam MilletMiriam Van RietGeert JanssensFrank Tuyttens

Association between intestinal allometry, nutrient utilisation and growth in broiler chickens

Geert JanssensMattias De GraeveMichele Martino TagliabueFikremariam Geda ArarameJana PauwelsThomas Van HeckeJoris Michiels

Biological effects of short-term salmon oil administration, using distinct salmon oil sources in healthy dogs

Myriam HestaA VerbruggheKE GulbrandsenArmand ChristopheJ ZentekP HellwegGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

Blood values of adult captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) fed either supplemented beef or whole rabbit carcasses

Sarah DepauwMyriam HestaKatherine Whitehouse-TeddJulia StagegaardJohan BuysseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ZOO BIOLOGY

Changes in intestinal morphology and amino acid catabolism in common carp at elevated temperature as affected by dietary mannanoligosaccharides.

Fikremariam Geda ArarameAnamaria RekeckiAnnemie DecosterePeter BossierBrigitte WuytsIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Changes in intestinal morphology and amino acid catabolism in common carp at mildly elevated temperature as affected by dietary mannanoligosaccharides

Fikremariam Geda ArarameAnamaria RekeckiAnnemie DecosterePeter BossierBrigitte WuytsIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Changes in oxidative stress as a function of weight loss rate in obese ponies

Lien BruynsteenKimberley VandeveldePatricia A HarrisGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

Daily intake of dietary essential amino acids in African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) fed a seed-based diet or extruded pellets ad libitum

Isabelle KalmarDaisy VanrompayPetra WolfGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

Fermentation of animal components in strict carnivores: a comparitive study with cheetah fecal inoculum

Sarah DepauwGuido BoschMyriam HestaKatherine Whitehouse-TeddWouter HendriksJacques KaandorpGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

Glycine and its N-methylated analogues cause pH-dependent membrane damage to enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Donna VanhauteghemGeert JanssensA LauwaertsStanislas SysFilip BoyenIsabelle KalmarEvelyne Meyer

A1 Journal Article in AMINO ACIDS

Highly viscous guar gum shifts dietary amino acids from metabolic use to fermentation substrate in domestic cats

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensHannelore Van de VeldeAdronie VerbruggheBrigitte WuytsLynn VanhaeckeMyriam Hesta

In vitro fermentation of animal tissue by cheetah faecal inoculum

Sarah DepauwGuido BoschAnne BeckerMyriam HestaKatherine Whitehouse-TeddWouter HendriksGeert Janssens

Indirect evidence for microbiota reduction through dietary mannanoligosaccharides in the pigeon, an avian species without functional caeca

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarMerel De VroeyRichard DucatelleFrank PasmansGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Induction of parturition in the sow

Ruben DecaluweGeert JanssensIlse DeclerckAart de KruifDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Mediastinaal thymoma bij een konijn met intermitterende bilaterale exoftalmie

Goedele StormsGeert JanssensRichard Ducatelle

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Nutritional modulation of insulin resistance in the true carnivorous cat: a review

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaSylvie DaminetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION

Propionate absorbed from the colon acts as gluconeogenic substrate in a strict carnivore, the domestic cat (Felis catus)

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaSylvie DaminetIngeborgh PolisJens Juul HolstJohan BuyseBrigitte WuytsGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Relative contribution of feed, supplements and water to mineral supply on organic dairy farms in Flanders

Luk SobryVeronique DermauwWim GovaertsGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

Reproduction, development, and growth response to captive diets in the Shangcheng stout salamander, Pachyhynobius shangchengensis (Amphibia, Urodela, Hynobiidae)

Frank PasmansGeert JanssensMax SparreboomJianping JiangKanto Nishikawa

A1 Journal Article in ASIAN HERPETOLOGICAL RESEARCH

Short-term increase of body weight triggers immunological variables in dogs

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensEdith StuyvenEric CoxJohan BuyseMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

Sulphur levels in saliva as an estimation of sulphur status in cattle : a validation study

Veronique DermauwEric FroidmontJan DijkstraJohan De BoeverWim VyvermanAnn-Eline DebeerGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION

The effect of different levels of energy restriction on physical, metabolic, morphometric and animal welfare parameters

Lien BruynsteenKimberley VandeveldePatricia HarrisGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

Tolerance and safety evaluation of N,N-dimethylglycine, a naturally occurring organic compound, as a feed additive in broiler diets

Isabelle KalmarMartin WA VerstegenKlaus MaennerJurgen ZentekGodelieve MeulemansGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Trace element status and storage in zebu (Bos indicus) cattle at Jimma, Ethiopia

Veronique DermauwTadele TolosaGijs Du LaingGeert Janssens

Whole carcass diets: a role for fibre in gastrointestinal health of cheetahs?

Sarah DepauwRomy HeilmannKatherine Whitehouse-TeddMyriam HestaJoerg SteinerJan SuchodolskiGeert Janssens

mRNA expression response of adipokines to feline obesity depends on adipose tissue location

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensHilde De RoosterIngeborgh PolisKoen PironIain PetersAdronie VerbruggheMyriam Hesta

2011

Chronic obesity does not alter inflammatory cytokines but evokes an impaired lymphocyte function in adult healthy dogs

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensEric CoxLydia TedinJürgen ZentekPatrick NguyenVincent BiourgeMyriam Hesta

Complexity and temporal stability of the digestive microbiota of captive cheetahs by community fingerprinting

Anne BeckerMyriam HestaSarah DepauwGeert JanssensGeert Huys

Considerations on the performance of immunocastrated male pigs

Sam MilletKwinten GielkensDaniël De BrabanderGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Depot-specific mRNA expression by equine adipocytes

Lien BruynsteenTim ErkensLuc PeelmanGeert JanssensPatricia A HarrisMyriam Hesta

Determination of depot-specific mRNA expression by equine adipocytes

Lien BruynsteenTim ErkensLuc PeelmanGeert JanssensPatricia A HarrisMyriam Hesta

Dietary supplementation with dimethylglycine affects broiler performance and plasma metabolites depending on dose and dietary fatty acid profile

Isabelle KalmarAn CoolsMartin WA VerstegenGerard HuyghebaertJohan BuysePeter RooseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Dose-response effect of fish oil substitution in parturition feed on erythrocyte membrane characteristics and sow performance

An CoolsDominiek MaesGeorgios PapadopoulosJo-Ann VandermeirenEvelyne MeyerKristel DemeyereStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Effect of guar gum on in vivo fermentation kinetics and end product profile in cats

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensHannelore Van de VeldeAdronie VerbruggheBrigitte WuytsLynn VanhaeckeMyriam Hesta

Efficacy and safety of dietary N,N-dimethylglycine in broiler production

Isabelle KalmarWouter HendriksMartin VerstegenGeert Janssens

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 CoolsDominiek MaesRuben DecaluweTheo van KempenGeert Janssens

Features of psittacine birds in captivity : focus on diet selection and digestive characteristics

Isabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Fermentation characteristics of various animal tissues by cheetah faecal inoculum

Sarah DepauwGuido BoschAnne BeckerMyriam HestaKatherine Whitehouse-TeddWouter H HendriksGeert Janssens

Glycine and its N-methylated analogues cause pH-dependent membrane damage to enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Donna VanhauteghemGeert JanssensAngelo LauwaertsStanislas SysFilip BoyenIsabelle KalmarEvelyne Meyer

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 CoolsDominiek MaesKaat GorisDirk BogaertsGeert Janssens

Manipulation of inflammation and oxidative stress through specific feeding in cats

Adronie VerbruggheGeert JanssensHannelore Van de VeldeEric CoxStefaan De SmetMyriam Hesta

Metabolic bone disease and hyperparathyroidism in an adult dog

Adronie VerbruggheDominique PaepeLeen VerhaertJimmy SaundersJulia FritzGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Micromineral source affects intestinal morphology but not feather formation in pigeons

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarLode NolletRichard DucatelleGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH

Micromineral status and nutrient utilisation in Zebu cattle

Veronique DermauwYisehak KecheroEllen DierenfeldGijs Du LaingJohan BuyseBrigitte WuytsGeert Janssens

Productie van colostrum bij de zeug

Ruben DecaluweGeert JanssensDominiek Maes

Editorial material

Profile of leptin and bone markers in peripartal sows in relation to body condition and peripartal feeding strategy

An CoolsDominiek MaesTheo van KempenJohan BuyseAnnette LiesegangGeert Janssens

Salivary amino acid concentrations in zebus (Bos indicus) and zebu hybrids (Bos indicus × Bos taurus) fed a tannin-rich diet

Kechero YisehakAnne BeckerDuguma BelayGuido BoschWouter H HendriksMarcus ClaussGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BELGIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY

The effect of starch gelatinisation degree on intestinal morphology, intestinal pH and bacteriology in pigeons

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarFrank PasmansRichard DucatelleGuy WerquinRosalie DevlooGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Voluntary feed intake and (an)orexigenic hormones of peripartal sows in relation to their initial body condition

An CoolsDominiek MaesJohan BuyseTheo van KempenGeert Janssens

2010

Chronic obesity in cats does not lead to a systemic low grade inflammation

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensEric CoxJohan BuyseMyriam Hesta

Dietary N,N-dimethylglycine supplementation improves nutrient digestibility and attenuates pulmonary hypertension syndrome in broilers

Isabelle KalmarAn CoolsJ BuyseP RooseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Dietary methylamine derivatives affect expression of genes involved in methionine metabolism in piglets

Tim ErkensIsabelle KalmarAngelo LauwaertsAn CoolsSam MilletLuc PeelmanGeert Janssens

Effect of N,N-dimethylglycine supplementation in parturition feed for sows on metabolism, nutrient digestibility and reproductive performance

An CoolsDominiek MaesJohan BuyseIsabelle KalmarJo-Ann VandermeirenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Effect of extrusion processing on starch gelatinisation and performance in poultry

Enass Abd El-KhalekGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL

Effect of macronutrient ratio of the pre-starter diet on broiler performance and intermediary metabolism

Q SwennenN EveraertM DebonneI VerbaeysC CareghiK TonaGeert JanssensE DecuypereV BruggemanJ Buyse

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Effects of segregation and impact of specific feeding behaviour and additional fruit on voluntary nutrient and energy intake in yellow-shouldered amazons (Amazona barbadensis) when fed a multi-component seed diet ad libitum

Isabelle KalmarAC VeysB GeeromsM ReinschmidtD WaughG WerquinGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Evaluation of the use of animal compounds as substrates by felid fecal microbiota : a cheetah model

Sarah DepauwMyriam HestaGuido BoschWouter HendricksGeert Janssens

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

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

Isabelle KalmarGeert JanssensChristel Moons

A1 Journal Article in ILAR JOURNAL

Impact of diet type on fermentation rate of cheetahs in captivity

Sarah DepauwMyriam HestaLynn VanhaeckeJulia ShulzBirgitte WuytsGeert Janssens

Impact of methylamine derivative supplementation on the expression of genes involved in methionine metabolism in piglets

Tim ErkensIsabelle KalmarAngelo LauwaertsAn CoolsSam MilletLuc PeelmanGeert Janssens

In vitro evaluation of fiber and protein fermentation substrates in cats

Kristel RochusGeert JanssensGuido BoschWouter HendriksLynn VanhaeckeMyriam Hesta

Increasing body weight does not affect cellular immunity but alters fat oxidation and oxidative stress in dogs

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensLydia TedinJurgen ZentekPatrick NguyenJohan BuyseVincent BiourgeMyriam Hesta

Influence of pH and methylation degree on the antibacterial activity of glycine against pig specific enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Donna VanhauteghemGeert JanssensAngelo LauwaertsIsabelle KalmarEvelyne Meyer

Intestinal fermentation modulates postprandial acylcarnitine profile and nitrogen metabolism in a true carnivore : the domestic cat (Felis catus)

Adronie VerbruggheGeert JanssensEva MeiningerSylvie DaminetKoen PironLynn VanhaeckeBrigitte WuytsJohan BuyseMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Micromineral status of free-ranging zebu cattle and their salivary response to dietary tannins

Y KecheroAnne BeckerJM RothmanES DierenfeldB MarescauG BoschW HendriksGeert Janssens

Mineral intake in African grey parrots (Psittacus e erithacus) fed a seed mixture or extruded pellets ad libitum, and its effects on excreta characteristics

Isabelle KalmarGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

Monitoring of vitamin E status of dry, early and mid-late lactating organic dairy cows fed conserved roughages during the indoor period and factors influencing forage vitamin E levels

Annelies BeeckmanJo ViccaGijs Van RanstGeert JanssensVeerle Fievez

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nutritional status of cattle around the Gilgel Gibe dam in Ethiopia: the search for easy-to-establish indicators

Veronique DermauwDuguma BelayKechero YisehakDemeke SolomonBelew SeleshiGeert Janssens

Oligofructose and inulin diminish postprandial amino acid induced gluconeogenesis in strict carnivorous cats

Adronie VerbruggheGeert JanssensEva MeiningerKoen PironSylvie DaminetBrigitte WuytsMyriam Hesta

Risk factors associated with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome in sows

Georgios PapadopoulosCaroline VanderhaegheGeert JanssensJeroen DewulfDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Seed diets for psittacine birds: natural diet or nutritional calamity?

Isabelle KalmarAC VeysB GeeromsM ReinschmidtD WaughG WerquinGeert Janssens

The effect of weight loss on serum adipokines in obese cats

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensEric CoxJohan BuyseMyriam Hesta

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

The glucose and insulin response to isoenergetic reduction of dietary energy sources in a true carnivore: the domestic cat (Felis catus)

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaStephanie Van WeyenbergGeorgios PapadopoulosKris GommerenSylvie DaminetTim BosmansIngeborgh PolisJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

The influence of peripartal feeding scheme and body condition on sow reproductive and conditional performance

An CoolsDominiek MaesRuben DecaluweTheo van KempenGeert Janssens

Variation of nutrient content in a batch of growing pig meal due to segregation

An CoolsDominiek MaesGeert 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

Cattle breed effects on the reactivity of cattle to a tannin-rich diet

Y KecheroAnne BeckerB DugumaGeert Janssens

Detecting the pathways affected by dietary methylamine derivates in weaned piglets

Tim ErkensLuc PeelmanIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Dietary N,N-dimethyl glycine (DMG) improves technical performance in broilers depending on dosage and dietary fat source.

Isabelle KalmarJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

Dietary supplementation of N,N-dimethylglycine during the peripartal period of sows

An CoolsDominiek MaesIsabelle KalmarJo-Ann VandermeirenGeert Janssens

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 CoolsDominiek MaesIsabelle KalmarKaat GorisGeert Janssens

Effect of dietary fibre type on physical activity and behaviour in kennelled dogs

Guido BoschBonne BeerdaEsther van de HoekMyriam HestaAntonius FB van der PoelGeert JanssensWouter H Hendriks

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE

Effect of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on boar fertility: an update

An CoolsDominiek MaesTom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomGeert Janssens

Effect of dilution degree of commercial nectar and provision of fruit on food, energy and nutrient intake in two Rainbow Lorikeet subspecies

Isabelle KalmarMarjolein van LoonMarcellus BürkleMattias ReinschmidtDavid WaughGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ZOO BIOLOGY

Effect of starch gelatinisation on nutrient digestibility and plasma metabolites in pigeons

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarStephanie Van WeyenbergGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Effect of weight gain on immunological parameters in adult dogs

Hannelore Van de VeldeMyriam HestaEdith StuyvenEric CoxSofie LesperoyStanislas SysAdronie VerbruggheGeert Janssens

Effect of weight gain on immunological parameters in healthy dogs

Hannelore Van de VeldeGeert JanssensEdith StuyvenEric CoxSofie LesperoyStanislas SysAdronie VerbruggheMyriam Hesta

Evaluation of N,N-dimethylglycine as a feed additive in broiler diets

Isabelle KalmarKlaus MaennerJurgen ZentekChristine IbenRudolf LeitgebAchilles SchiavoneL ProlaTania SoenensPeter RooseGeert Janssens

Evaluation of urinary markers for fermentation rate and amino acid catabolism in felids

Sarah DepauwAdronie VerbruggheBrigitte WuytsMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

Gene expression patterns in piglets fed different DNA methylation-affecting methylamine derivates

Tim ErkensIsabelle KalmarAn CoolsLuc PeelmanGeert Janssens

Increased plasma leptin through l-carnitine supplementation is associated with an enhanced glucose tolerance in healthy ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Lack of influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in parturition feed on sow and piglet performance

An CoolsDominiek MaesKaat GorisDirk BogaertsGeert Janssens

Mineral accretion in nursing piglets in relation to sow performance and mineral source

Georgios PapadopoulosDominiek MaesGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARNI MEDICINA

No easy solution for the fractionation of faecal nitrogen in captive wild herbivores: results of a pilot study

A SchwarmM SchweigertS OrtmannJ HummelGeert JanssensWJ StreichMarcus Clauss

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nutritional management of laminitis in a horse

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaIsabelle KalmarJo-Ann VandermeirenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Nutritional modulation of carbohydrate metabolism in domestic cats (Felis catus)

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaGeert JanssensSylvie Daminet

Nutritional status of cattle linked with erosion around the Gilgel Gibe dam in Ethiopia: the search for easy-to-establish indicators

Veronique DermauwDuguma BelayKechero YisehakDemeke SolomonBelew SileshiGeert Janssens

Oligofructose and inulin diminish postprandial amino acid induced gluconeogenesis in strict carnivorous cats

Adronie VerbruggheGeert JanssensEva MeiningerKoen PironSylvie DaminetBirgitte WuytsMyriam Hesta

Oligofructose and inulin modulate glucose and amino acid metabolism through propionate production in normal-weight and obese cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaKris GommerenSylvie DaminetBirgitte WuytsJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Peripartal feeding strategy with different n-6:n-3 ratios in sows: effect on gene expression in backfat white adipose tissue postpartum

Georgios PapadopoulosTim ErkensDominiek MaesLuc PeelmanTheo ATG van KempenJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Peripartal feeding strategy with different n-6:n-3 ratios in sows: effects on sows' performance, inflammatory and periparturient metabolic parameters

Georgios PapadopoulosDominiek MaesStephanie Van WeyenberghTheo ATG van KempenJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Postprandial amino acid sparing conditions of oligofructose and inulin in the strict carnivorous cat

Adronie VerbruggheGeert JanssensEva MeiningerKoen PironSylvie DaminetBirgitte WuytsMyriam Hesta

The effect of dietary N,N-dimethyl glycine (DMG) on technical performance, plasma metabolites and broiler ascites syndrome: a challenge study

Isabelle KalmarJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

The effect of short term weight changes on oxidative stress in obese ponies

Jo-Ann VandermeirenGeert JanssensAn CoolsJohan BuyseMyriam Hesta

The effect of vitamin C supplementation in healthy dogs on antioxidative capacity and immune parameters

Myriam HestaCarla OttermansS Krammer-LukasJürgen ZentekPetra HellwegJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

The effects of dietary fibre type on satiety-related hormones and voluntary food intake in dogs

Guido BoschAdronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaJens Juul HolstAntonius van der PoelGeert JanssensWouter Hendriks

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

2008

Ad libitum feed intake following restricted feeding and corresponding changes in plasma leptin in obese ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

An inventory of the nutrient content of haylage fed on different horse farms in Belgium

D VAN DOORNStephanie Van WeyenbergS STADEUSHerman De RyckeH WOUTERSEG BRUGGEMANGeert Janssens

Apparent digestibility in meat-type guinea pigs as determined by total collection or by internal marker

Patricio GuevaraT ClaeysGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARNI MEDICINA

Case report: negative effects of a commercially available salmon based 'natural' feed in three dogs

Myriam HestaKatrien MarinAdronie VerbruggheGeert Janssens

Dietary supplementation of coated butyrate in healthy dogs: effect on apparent digestibility, faecal flora and faecal volatile fatty acids

Myriam HestaSven ArnoutsGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARNI MEDICINA

Differences in ultrafiltration behaviour of commercial mineral-amino acid chelates in the presence of phytate

Marleen Van paemelGeert Janssens

Dose-response effects of dietary N,N-dimethylglycine on performance and plasma metabolites in broilers fed two fat sources.

Isabelle KalmarL MAERTENSJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

Effect of colonic infusion of propionate on glucose metabolism in heathy normal weight and obese cats.

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaSylvie DaminetIngeborgh PolisGeert Janssens

Effect of colonic propionate on glucose and insulin metabolism in normal weight and obese cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaSylvie DaminetIngeborgh PolisGeert Janssens

Effect of colonic propionate on glucose and insulin metabolism in normal weight and obese cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaSylvie DaminetIngeborgh PolisGeert Janssens

Effect of dietary mannanoligosaccharides on digestibility, intestinal pH and gut morphology in pigeons.

Enass Abd El-KhalekM DE VROEYIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Effect of dilution degree of articifial nectar food and supplemental provision of fruit on nutrient and energy intake in Rainbow lorikeets.

Isabelle KalmarMarjolein Van LoonM BüRKLEM REINSCHMIDTD WAUGHG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Effect of starch gelatinisation in extruded feed on organ weights, intestinal pH and morphology in pigeons.

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarMerel De VroeyStephanie Van WeyenbergG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Feeding behaviour and nutient intake in yellow-shouldered amazons and african grey parrots fed multi-component diets.

Isabelle KalmarBjorn GeeromsMarcellus BürkleMattias ReinschmidtDavid WaughGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

Feeding captive cheetahs: bone as animal fibre ?

Geert JanssensSarah DepauwHerman De RyckeMyriam Hesta

Importance of a close reflection towards feeding management in ornithological collections.

Isabelle KalmarBjorn GeeromsMarcellus BürkleMattias ReinschmidtDavid WaughGuy WerquinGeert Janssens

Influence of n6:n3 ratio and exchange of diets during late gestation on metabolism, feed intake, and adipocyte gene expression of sows

Georgios PapadopoulosGeert JanssensTim ErkensTheo Van KempenLuc PeelmanDominiek Maes

Laminitis: nutrition as cause and prevention

Jo-Ann VandermeirenStephanie Van WeyenbergGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

Lipid source does not affect heart and liver morphometric and histological traits in broiler chickens.

L POZZOD DAPRAA SCHIAVONEL PROLAIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Maintenance energy requirement of birds participating in flying demonstrations at Rotterdam Zoo

J KASDORPJ NIJBOERGeert Janssens

Mineral requirements as potential reason for insectivory by chimpanzees and gorillas in Southeast Cameroon

I DEBLAUWEGeert Janssens

New insights in insect prey choice by chimpanzees and gorillas in southeast Cameroon: The role of nutritional value

I DEBLAUWEGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Nutritional support in a dog with food allergy and glomerulopathy: a complex case

Adronie VerbruggheDominique PaepeJacques DebraekeleerGeert JanssensSylvie DaminetMyriam Hesta

Risk factors implicated in the occurrence of post partum dysgalactia syndrome in sows

Georgios PapadopoulosGeert JanssensJeroen DewulfCaroline VanderhaegheDominiek Maes

Selected parameters in urine as indicators of milk production in lactating sows: a pilot study

Georgios PapadopoulosDominiek MaesStephanie Van WeyenbergAn VerheyenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Short-term effects of energy changes on plasma leptin concentrations and glucose tolerance in healthy ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaJohan BuyseGeorgios PapadopoulosGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Starch gelatinisation degree of extruded pigeon feed affects fecal flora, intestinal pH and morphology.

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarStephanie Van WeyenbergG WERQUINGeert Janssens

The effect of dietary mannanoligosaccharides on digestibility and excreta traits in African grey parrots.

M DE VROEYIsabelle KalmarEnass Abd El-KhalekGeert Janssens

The effect of weight loss by energy restriction on metabolic profile and glucose tolerance in ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

The effects of dietary fibre fermentability on voluntary food intake, PYY, GLP-1, and ghrelin in dogs.

Guido BoschAdronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaGeert JanssensJens Juul HolstAntonius van der PoelWouter Hendriks

The influence of n3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in parturition feed of sows on erythrocyte membrane characteristics

An CoolsDominiek MaesGeorgios PapadopoulosJo-Ann VandermeirenEvelyne MeyerKristel DemeyereStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

Use of reference genes in real-time PCR mRNA expression studies in the pig

Tim ErkensGeorgios PapadopoulosGeert JanssensAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

2007

2nd International Symposium on Pet Bird Nutrition

Geert JanssensV DARRAS

Apparent disgestibility and selected blood parameters in domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) fed a fat-rich or carbohydrate-rich diet

Isabelle KalmarGeert JanssensKatleen Hermans

Apparent nutrient digestibility and excreta quality in African grey parrots fed two pelleted diets based on coarsely or finely ground ingredients

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Dietary L-carnitine supplementation enhances the lipopolysaccharide-induced acute phase protein response in broiler chickens

J BUYSEQ SWENNENTA NIEWOLDKC KLASINGGeert JanssensM BAUMGARTNERBruno Goddeeris

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

Digestibility of a complete ration in horses fed once or three times a day and correlation with key blood parameters

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Does milk collected from pseudo-pregnant dogs has similar nutritive value compared to lactating dogs

Myriam HestaL WORTELGeert Janssens

Does milk collected from pseudopregnant dogs has similar nutritive value compared to lactating dogs

Myriam HestaLilian WortelGeert Janssens

Effect of isocaloric substitution of fat and starch on voluntary intake, plasma leptin and insulin sensitivity in ferrets

Godelieve MeulemansIsabelle KalmarW VAN DEN STEENKatleen HermansJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

Effect of nectar food dilution and apple on energy and nutrient intake in rainbow lorikeets

Isabelle KalmarM VAN LOONM BüRKLEM REINSCHMIDTD WAUGHG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Effect of nectar food dilution degree and pollen on body condition, body weight and breeding performance in the nectarivorous parrot population at Loro Parque Fundacion

Geert JanssensB GEEROMSM BüRKLEM REINSCHMIDTG WERQUIN

Effect of starch gelatinization on nutrient digestibility and metabolism in pigeons

Enass Abd El-KhalekIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Effects of availability of fresh fruit on actual nutrient and energy intake on yellow-shouldered amazons (Amazona barbadensis) fed a seed mixture ad libitum

Isabelle KalmarB GEEROMSM BüRKLEM REINSCHMIDTD WAUGHG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Effects of grinding level in pellet diets on excreta quality and digestibility in African grey parrots (Psittacus e erithacus)

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Evaluation of internal markers for apparent digestibility in companion birds

Geert JanssensJ SALES

Influence of dietary protein and food type on protein losses in African grey parrots

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Influences of feeds and diets on excreta quality in pet birds

Modulation of leptin in healthy ponies through L-carnitine

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

Nutrient and energy intake, appararent digestibility and bacterial protein in excreta of African grey parrots (Psittacus e erithacus) depending ons feed type: pellets or a seed mixture

Isabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Nutrient intake, apparent digestibility, excreta quality and sources of faecal protein in African grey parrots (Psittacus e erithacus) fed either a seed mixture or a pellet diet of moderate or high protein content

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Pastern skin lesions and body condition score in relation to mineral status, insulin sensitivity and leptin in draft horses

Jo-Ann VandermeirenStephanie Van WeyenbergMarleen Van paemelJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

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

Rate of metabolic decarboxylation of leucine as assessed by a L[1-C-13(1)]leucine breath test combined with indirect calorimetry of broiler chickens fed isocaloric diets with different protein: fat ratio

Q SWENNENC LAROYEGeert JanssensK VERBEKEE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

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

Isabelle KalmarChristel MoonsLieve MeersGeert Janssens

Seasonal changes in mineral status in organic dairy herds as affected by feeding management

Geert JanssensJ VICCAAnnelies BeeckmanMarleen Van paemelVeerle Fievez

Serum biochemical reference values for gestating and lactating sows

AJM VERHEYENDominiek MaesBart MateusenPiet DeprezGeert JanssensL DE LANGEG COUNOTTE

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Sow performance and mineral accretion in piglets: chelated versus inorganic mineral sources

Georgios PapadopoulosBert RenardDominiek MaesGeert Janssens

The effect of isoenergetic substitution of energy sources on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in healthy non-obese cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaStephanie Van WeyenbergGeorgios PapadopoulosKris GommerenSylvie DaminetTim BosmansIngeborgh PolisGeert Janssens

The effect of isoenergetic substitution of energy sources on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in healthy non-obese cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaStephanie Van WeyenbergGeorgios PapadopoulosKris GommerenSylvie DaminetTim BosmansIngeborgh PolisGeert Janssens

The effect of oligofructose and inulin on the glucose metabolism in healthy normal weight and obese cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaKris GommerenLuc DuchateauSylvie DaminetGeert Janssens

The effect of rapid harvest salmon oil on immune response in dogs

Myriam HestaAdronie VerbruggheJohan BuyseKE GulbrandsonPetra HellwegJurgen ZentekJean KaufmanSophie VandenabeeleGeert Janssens

The effect of salmon oil freshness on the palatability of dog foods

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaK.E. GulbrandsonGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

The influence of L-carnitine supplementation on equine insulin sensitivity and leptin metabolism

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

The influence of fructo-oligosaccharides and lactose supplementation on apparent digestibility and Salmonella excretion during salmonellosis in pigeons (Columba livia domestica)

Geert JanssensS MILLETFilip Van ImmerseelJ DE BUCKMyriam Hesta

Zinc, copper and insulin sensitivity in Belgian draft horses with pastern skin lesions

Jo-Ann VandermeirenStephanie Van WeyenbergC LAROYEMarleen Van paemelJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

2006

A note on ash as indigestible dietary marker to determine digestibility of seeds in adult granivorous birds

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES

Bone ingestion is associated with faecal bacterial protein in captive cheetahs

Geert JanssensS DEPAUWHerman De RyckeMyriam Hesta

Diet-induced thermogenesis and glucose oxidation in broiler chickens: Influence of genotype and diet composition

Q SWENNENGeert JanssensA COLLINE LE BIHAN-DUVALK VERBEKEE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Differences in palatability between dry foods with 1% addition of either chicken lard, rapid-harvest salmon oil or non-rapid-harvest salmon oil in dogs

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

Effect of rapid-harvest salmon oil on antioxidative status, lipid and thyroid metabolism in dogs

Myriam HestaAdronie VerbruggheArmand ChristopheJurgen ZentekPetra HellewegJohan BuyseGeert Janssens

Effects of nutrition of the specific feeding behaviour of parrots

Isabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Food allergy in dogs and cats: A review

A VERLINDENMyriam HestaSam MilletGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION

Food preference and nutrient intake of amazon parrots fed seed and fruit mixtures

Isabelle KalmarB GEEROMSM BüRKLEM REINSCHMIDTD WAUGHG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Fractionation of trace metal ions in the presence of phytate by ultrafiltration

Marleen Van paemelMyriam HestaIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Immunocompetence in organically fed finishing pigs: Effect of corn cob mix

S MILLETEric CoxMarleen Van paemelKatleen RaesMarieke LobeauSarah De SaegerStefaan De SmetBruno GoddeerisGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Lipid profile in eggs of Araucana hens compared with Lohmann Selected Leghorn and ISA Brown hens given diets with different fat sources

S MILLETK DE CEULAERMarleen Van paemelKatleen RaesStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

Metabolic effect of short-term over- and underfeeding in health ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

Metabolic effects of short-term over underfeeding in healthy ponies

S VAN WEYNEBERGMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

Passage rate of digesta through the equine gastrointestinal tract: A review

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK SCIENCE

Serum biochemical reference values for gestating and lactating sows

An VerheyenDominiek MaesBart MateusenPiet DeprezGeert JanssensLieve De LangeG COUNOTTE

The effect of the level of protein, fat and carbohydrate in nutrition on the glycaemia in healthy cats

Adronie VerbruggheMyriam HestaStephanie Van WeyenbergGeorgios PapadopoulosKris GommerenSylvie DaminetTim BosmansIngeborgh PolisGeert Janssens

The effect of transportation and probiotic administration on the microflora of horses using Microbial Community Profiling and Characterisation: a pilot study

N BOENSMAStephanie Van WeyenbergH PANNEMANL MULDERH TIMMERMANMyriam HestaJ BUYSEGeert JanssensD VAN DOORN

The effect of transportation and probiotic administration on the microflora of the horses using microbial community profiling and characterisation: a pilot study

N BOENSMAStephanie Van WeyenbergH PANNEMANL MULDERH TIMMERMANMyriam HestaJ BUYSEGeert JanssensD VAN DOORN

The effects of inulin supplementation of diets with or without hydrolysed protein sources on digestibility, faecal characteristics, haematology and immunoglobulins in dogs

Ans VerlindenMyriam HestaJoke HermansGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

The feeding of ad libitum dietary protein to organic growing-finishing pigs

S MILLETE ONGENAEMyriam HestaMarc SeynaeveStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

The use of selected parameters in urine as indicators of milk production in lactating sows

Georgios PapadopoulosDominiek MaesStephanie Van WeyenbergA VERHEYENGeert Janssens

Ultrafiltration behaviour of trace metal ions in the presence of phytate

Marleen Van paemelMyriam HestaIsabelle KalmarGeert Janssens

Use of potassium as internal marker for urine productionn in ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaB VERBISTC AERTSGeert Janssens

2005

Apparent digestibility and excreta quality in African grey parrots fed two pelleted diets differing in particle size

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Cage bird and pigeon feeding and nutrition.

Geert JanssensJ SALES

Bookchapter in Veterinary Nutrition and Dietetics

Differences in performance, carcass and meat quality in organic pigs fed cob mix silage either separate from or mixed in concentrate

S MILLETMyriam HestaM SEYNAEVEK RAESStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

Effect of dimethylglycine on performance and ascites-related parameters in broiler chickens

Isabelle KalmarKatty CauwertsMarleen Van paemelJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

Effects of substitution between fat and protein on feed intake and its regulatory mechanisms in broiler chickens: Endocrine functioning and intermediary metabolism

Q SWENNENGeert JanssensSam MilletG VANSANTE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Evaluation of corn cob mix in organic finishing pig nutrition

Sam MilletKatleen RaesStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

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

Evaluation of dry ashing in conjunction with ion chromatographic determination of transition metal ions in pig feed samples

Marleen Van paemelHerman De RyckeSam MilletMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY

Immunocompetence of fattening pigs fed organic versus conventional diets in organic versus conventional housing

Sam MilletEric CoxJ BUYSEBruno GoddeerisGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Influence of dietary protein level on the quality of African grey parrot excreta

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Measuring diet-induced changes in excreta quality in African grey parrots

Isabelle KalmarG WERQUINGeert Janssens

Metabolic profile of ponies during weight loss

C AERTSStephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

Performance and meat quality of organically versus conventionally fed and housed pigs from weaning till slaughtering

Sam MilletKatleen RaesWim Van Den BroeckStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in MEAT SCIENCE

The effect of L-carnitine on digestibility and carnitine metabolism in pigeons (Columba livia domestica) fed corn or peas

Geert JanssensAM ABD-ELLAHHerman De RyckeMyriam HestaRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

The effect of oligofructose on urea metabolism and faecal odour components in cats

Myriam HestaE HoornaertAns VerlindenGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

The effect of protein hydrolisation and inulin supplementation on digestibility and immunity in dogs

A VERLINDENMyriam HestaJ HERMANSGeert Janssens

The effect of weight loss as result of restricted diet on metabolic profile and insulin resistance in ponies

Stephanie Van WeyenbergC AERTSJ BUYSEGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

Use of potassium as internal marker for urine production in equines

Stephanie Van WeyenbergC AERTSGeert JanssensMyriam Hesta

Weight reduction programme in dogs: a retrospective study

Myriam HestaJ DEBRAEKELEERChristine VanaiseGeert Janssens

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

Back fat measurements in sows from three commercial pig herds: relationship with reproductive efficiency and correlation with visual body condition scores

Dominiek MaesGeert JanssensPeter DelputteA LAMMERTYNAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SCIENCE

Blood metabolites and digestibility in relation to meal frequency in horses

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ BUYSEGeert Janssens

Determination of trnasition metal ions in pig feed samples by HPLC analysis in combination with dry ashing

Marleen Van paemelH DE RYCKEGeert Janssens

Dietary macronutrients and performance and plasma hormone and metabolite levels of broiler chickens fat by carbohydrate substitution

RD MALHEIROSVMB MORAESA COLLINGeert JanssensE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIV FUR GEFLUGELKUNDE

Effects of substitution between fat and protein on feed intake and its regulatory mechanisms in broiler chickens: Energy and protein metabolism and diet-induced thermogenesis

Q SWENNENGeert JanssensE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Factors affecting passing rate of digesta in the horse

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaGeert JanssensS MILLET

Het gebruik van CCM in een biologische vleesvarkensstal

Sam MilletKatleen RaesStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

Influence of organic nutrition and housing on selected immunological and metabolic properties in fattening pigs

Sam MilletEric CoxMarleen Van paemelBruno GoddeerisGeert Janssens

Interaction of breed and nutrition on cholesterol and fatty acid composition of chicken eggs

Sam MilletKris De CeulaerKatleen RaesStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

Performance, meat and carcass traits of fattening pigs with organic versus conventional housing and nutrition

Sam MilletMyriam HestaMarc SeynaeveEllen OngenaeStefaan De SmetJacques DebraekeleerGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SCIENCE

Prebiotics and other functional foods and gastrointestinal health

Myriam HestaGeert Janssens

Prebiotics and other functional foods and the gastrointestinal health

Myriam HestaGeert Janssens

Species-related differences in protein metabolism in parrots

Geert JanssensIsabelle KalmarM BüRKLEL CROSTAM REINSCHMIDTA VEYSD WAUGHG WERQUIN

The effect of particle size of pellets on digestibility and excreta consistency in three parrot species

Geert JanssensIsabelle KalmarM BüRKLEL CROSTAM REINSCHMIDTG WERQUIN

The impact of prebiotics and Salmonellosis on apparent nutrient digestibility and Salmonella typhimurium var. Copenhagen, excretion in adult pigeons (Columba livia domestica)

Geert JanssensSam MilletFilip Van ImmerseelJ DE BUCKMyriam Hesta

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

The use of internal markers to determine metabolizable energy and digestibility of diets in the African Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)

J SALESLien De SchutterGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Urolithiasis in finishing pigs

Dominiek MaesJ VRIELINCKSam MilletGeert JanssensPiet Deprez

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Urolithiasis in finishing pigs: a case study

Dominiek MaesJ VRIELINCKS MILLETGeert JanssensAart de KruifPiet Deprez

Urolithiasis in pigs

Dominiek MaesJ VRIELINCKS MILLETGeert JanssensAart de KruifPiet Deprez

Use of feed ingredients in artificial diets for abalone: a brief update

J SALESGeert Janssens

A2 Journal Article in Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews, Series B

Validation of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for determining in vivo body composition of chickens

Q SWENNENGeert JanssensR GEERSE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

2003

A methodology for the calculation of farm level nitrogen and phosphorus balances in Flemish agriculture

A MULIERGeorges HofmanEveline BaeckeL CARLIERD DE BRABANDERG DE GROOTER DE WILDEL FIEMSGeert JanssensOswald Van Cleemput et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY

Acid-insoluble ash as a marker in digestibility studies: a review

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES

Dietary macronutrients, endocrine functioning and intermediary metabolism in broiler chickens - Pair wise substitutions between protein, fat and carbohydrate

RD MALHEIROSVMB MORAESA COLLINGeert JanssensE DECUYPEREJ BUYSE

A1 Journal Article in NUTRITION RESEARCH

Digestibility of big-bale sila in horses

Stephanie Van WeyenbergJ VANDENDRIESSCHEMyriam HestaS MILLETGeert Janssens

Dirunal changes in dietary electrolyte balance affect apparent calcium absorption but not egg chell traits

Geert JanssensL DEVOSS MILLETMyriam HestaHerman De Rycke

Energy and protein nutrition of companion birds

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Fecal odor components in dogs: nondigestible oligosaccharides and resistant starch do not decrease fecal H2S emission

Myriam HestaGeert JanssensJacques DebraekeleerSam MilletRoland De Wilde

A2 Journal Article in The Journal of applied research in veterinary medicine

Methods to determine metabolizable energy and digestibility of feed ingredients in the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

Nutrient requirements of ornamental fish

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES

Nutrition of the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL

Prebiotics affect nutrient digestibility but not faecal ammonia in dogs fed increased dietary protein levels

Myriam HestaW ROOSENGeert JanssensSam MilletR DE WILDE

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

Ration modelling for growing ostriches (Struth Camelus)

Geert JanssensK VANHEMELRYCKMyriam HestaS MILLETJ DEBRAEKELEERRoland De Wilde

Ration modelling for growing ostriches (Struthio camelus)

Geert JanssensK VANHEMELRYCKMyriam HestaSam MilletJacques DebraekeleerR DE WILDE

Bookchapter in Zoo Animal Nutrition

Simultane bepaling van ijzer, zink, mangaan en koper in voederstalen door middel van ionchromatografie

Marleen Van paemelH DE RYCKEMyriam HestaS MILLETGeert Janssens

Simultaneous ion chromatographic determination of transition metal ions in liquid samples in combination with dry ashing sample pretreatment

Marleen Van paemelH De RyckeMyriam HestaS MilletGeert Janssens

A4 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

The effect of prebiotics on urea kinetics in cats

Myriam HestaE HOORNAERTJ SALESJ DEBRAEKELEERS MILLETGeert Janssens

The use of markers to determine energy metabolizability and nutrient digestibility in avian species

J SALESGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL

2002

Effect of excercise on apparent digestibility in horses

Stephanie Van WeyenbergMyriam HestaGeert JanssensS MILLET

Evaluation of several home made diets for food allergy in dogs and obesity in cats

Myriam HestaJ DEBRAEKELEERS MILLETGeert Janssens

Home made diets for cats and dogs: do calculated nutrients approximate analysed nutrients

Myriam HestaJ DEBRAEKELEERS MILLETGeert Janssens

Influence on organic feeding and housing on "health" parameters in organic pig fattening

S MILLETMyriam HestaEric CoxE ONGENAEStefaan De SmetGeert Janssens

Recent developments in phytase research/Methods to improve thermostability of phytases

Marleen Van paemelS MILLETMyriam HestaGeert Janssens

The effect of oligosaccharides and resitant starch in cat and dog rations on fecal NH3 and H2S emmission

Myriam HestaGeert JanssensJ DEBRAEKELEERRoland De Wilde

The influence of L-carnitine on nutrient retention in pigeons

Geert JanssensA ABD-ELLAHMyriam HestaS MILLETRoland De Wilde

Urolithiasis in finishing pigs: a case study

Dominiek MaesJ VRIELINCKSam MilletGeert JanssensAart de KruifPiet Deprez

2001

Het effect van prebiotica op de verteerbaarheid van een met dierenmeel of vetkanen gesupplementeerd voedder bij de hond

Myriam HestaW ROOSENGeert JanssensJ DEBRAEKELEERRoland De Wilde

In vitro availability of zinc from infant foods with increasing phytic acid contents.

D BOSSCHERZ LUM VAN CAILLIE-BERTRANDH ROBBERECHTT DE BRUYNEH DE RYCKEGeert Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION

The effect of oligofructose and inulin on faecal characteristics and nutrient digestibility in healthy cats.

Myriam HestaGeert JanssensJacques DebraekeleerRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION-ZEITSCHRIFT FUR TIERPHYSIOLOGIE TIERERNAHRUNG UND FUTTERMITTELKUNDE

The effect of prebiotics on apparent nutrient digestibility and some fecal odour parameters in dogs fed a diet with increased levels of animal derived protein sources

Myriam HestaGeert JanssensJ DEBRAEKELEERS MILLETRoland De Wilde

The effects of dietary L-carnitine supplementation on the performance, organ weights and circulating hormone and metabolite concentrations of broiler chickens reared under a normal or low temperature schedule.

J BUYSEGeert JanssensE DECUYPERE

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

The use of by-products in organic pig production in Belgium

Geert JanssensMyriam HestaValerie DebalJacques DebraekeleerRoland De Wilde

Treatment of obesity - Inevitable frustration? A review illustrated with a complex case.

Myriam HestaJacques DebraekeleerGeert JanssensRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

2000

Effects of dietary Ca/P ratio P level and microbial phytase supplementation on nutrient digestibilities in growing pigs: breakdown of phytic acid, partition of P and phytase activity along the intestinal tract.

M SEYNAEVEGeert JanssensMyriam HestaC VAN NEVELRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION-ZEITSCHRIFT FUR TIERPHYSIOLOGIE TIERERNAHRUNG UND FUTTERMITTELKUNDE

Effects of dietary Ca/P ratio P-level and microbial phytase supplementation on nutrient digestibilities in growing pigs: precaecal, post-ileal and total tract disappearances of OM, P and Ca.

M SEYNAEVEGeert JanssensMyriam HestaC VAN NEVELRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION-ZEITSCHRIFT FUR TIERPHYSIOLOGIE TIERERNAHRUNG UND FUTTERMITTELKUNDE

Enhanced specific antibody response to bovine serum albumin in pigeons due to L-carnitine supplementation.

Geert JanssensJ MASTBruno GoddeerisEric CoxMyriam HestaRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE

Het belang van aangepaste dieetmaatregelen na sterilisatie en castratie bij de kat.

Myriam HestaJacques DebraekeleerGeert JanssensRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

L-carnitine supplementation in breeding pigeons: impact on zootechnical performance and carnitine metabolism

Geert JanssensMyriam HestaValerie DebalJacques DebraekeleerRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT

Possibilities to lower the nitrogen and ammonia emissions in growing pigs by adjusting the feed composition

Valerie DebalGeert JanssensMarc SeynaeveHerman De RyckeMyriam HestaRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

The effect of L-carnitine on body weight, body composition and nutrient intake in adult pigeons (Columba livia domestica).

Geert JanssensMyriam HestaRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIV FUR GEFLUGELKUNDE

The effect of feed enzymes on nutrient and energy retention in young racing pigeons.

Geert JanssensMyriam HestaValerie DebalRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in ANNALES DE ZOOTECHNIE

1999

Analysis of carnitine, betaine, gamma-butyrobetaine, and separate short-chain acylcarnitines in pigeon plasma, crop milk and tissues by HPLC coupled with UV-detection.

Geert JanssensH DE RYCKEMyriam HestaRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in BIOTECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES

Het effect van prebiotica (FOS) op de fysische en chemische aspecten van de faeces bij gezonde katten

Myriam HestaGeert JanssensJ DEBRAEKELEERRoland De Wilde

The influence of dietary supplementation with inulin compared to fructo-oligosaccharides on nutrient digestibility in health cats

Myriam HestaGeert JanssensV DE BALRoland De Wilde

The influence of supplemental alpha-galactosidase and phytase in a vegetable ration for dogs on the digestibility of organic components and phytate phosphorus

B DE SMETMyriam HestaMarc SeynaeveGeert JanssensPeter VanrolleghemRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

1998

Carnitine in racing pigeons

Geert JanssensMyriam HestaV DEBALRoland De Wilde

Carnitine supplementation decreases heat production in racing pigeons during flight simulation

Geert JanssensJohan BuyseMarc SeynaeveEddy DecuypereRoland De Wilde

The effect of dietary supplementation with fructo-oligosaccharides in health cats

Myriam HestaChristian Van NevelGeert JanssensM SEYNAEVERoland De Wilde

The reduction of heat production in exercising pigeons after l-carnitine supplementation.

Geert JanssensJ BUYSEM SEYNAEVEE DECUPERERoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in POULTRY SCIENCE

1997

Effect of Ca/P ratio, P level and use of phytase on ileal and fecal P digestibility in growing pigs

Marc SeynaeveRoland De WildeGeert JanssensChris Van Nevel

Effect of acetyl-salicylic acid supplementation on productive performance of laying hens reared under high environmental temperature.

AM ABD-ELLAHGeert JanssensRoland De Wilde

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Voedingsaspecten van de struisvogel (Struthio camelus)

Geert JanssensM SEYNAEVERO DEWILDEH DERYCKE

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

1996

Quality of beef and feed.

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

The influence of dietary salt level on water consumption, farrowing, and reproductive performance of lactating sows.

Marc SeynaeveR DEWILDEGeert JanssensB DESMET

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

1995

Effect of human contact on heart rate of pigs

R GeersGeert JanssensH VilléE BleusH GerardS JanssensJ Jourquin

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL WELFARE

Supplémentation en L-carnitine chez les pigeons pendant la couvaison

Geert JanssensRoland De Wilde

1994

THE USE OF EXOGENOUS CARNITINE IN FARM-ANIMALS.

Geert JanssensRO DEWILDE

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

The influence of long-term high dose L-carnitine supplementation in racing pigeons on their weight, carcass composition and feeding behaviour. Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol. Göttingen, 1995, 4, 56.

Geert JanssensRoland De Wilde