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Miel Hostens

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100 Results

2025

Association of artificial intelligence-predicted milk yield residuals to behavioral patterns and transition success in multiparous dairy cows

Celien KemelMatthieu SalamoneB. AernoutsI. AdriaensGeert OpsomerP. HutMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

DECIDE : descriptive epidemiology of Mycoplasmopsis bovis in four European countries

Jolien VandewalleStan JourquinInge Santman-BerendsAnouk VeldhuisMaria GuelbenzuMiel HostensJade BokmaBart Pardon

Investigating the development of piglet feeding behaviour during the immediate postweaning phase using computer vision

Thomas Van De PutteCéline Van KerschaverMiel HostensJeroen Degroote

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Perspectives in cattle reproduction for the next 20 years : a European context

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniAlan D. CroweUxia Yanez RamilMiel HostensGeert OpsomerMark A. Crowe

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Predicting milk yield to monitor the transition period in high yielding dairy cattle

Matthieu SalamoneBen AernoutsMiel HostensGeert OpsomerInes Adriaens

2024

Advancing precision livestock farming through ontology-driven interoperable health data management : extending the Livestock Health Ontology (LHO) for enhanced disease surveillance

Saba NoorJeroen DegrooteGerdien Van SchaikBart PardonJade BokmaYara SlegersBeatriz Garcia MoranteMiel Hostens

Milk yield residuals and their link with the metabolic status of dairy cows in the transition period

Matthieu SalamoneInes AdriaensArno LiseuneStijn HeirbautXiaoping JingVeerle FievezL. VandaeleGeert OpsomerMiel HostensB. Aernouts

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Ontologies as a key to data challenges in Digital Twinning

Jeroen DegrooteSaba NoorStijn HeirbautThomas Van De PutteMiel Hostens

2023

European veterinary barometer for bovine respiratory diseases : a comprehensive tool for mapping diagnostic test results and geolocation for respiratory tract samples from cattle

Jade BokmaInge Santman-BerendsGema VidalMiel HostensStefaan RibbensJulien EvrardSebastiaan TheunsCosmé Sánchez-MiguelGerdien van SchaikBart Pardon

European veterinary barometer for Bovine Respiratory Diseases : a tool showing diagnostic test results and geolocation of respiratory tract samples from cattle

Jade BokmaInge Santman-BerendsGema VidalMiel HostensStefaan RibbensJulien EvrardSebastiaan TheunsGerdien van SchaikBart Pardon

The DECIDE project : from surveillance data to decision-support for farmers and veterinarians

Gerdien van SchaikMiel HostensCéline FaverjonDan B. JensenAnders R. KristensenPauline EzannoJenny FrösslingFernanda DóreaBritt-Bang JensenLuis Pedro Carmo et al.

A2 Journal Article in OPEN RESEARCH EUROPE

2022

Prediction of first test day milk yield using historical records in dairy cows

Matthieu SalamoneI. AdriaensAndy VervaetGeert OpsomerH. AtashiVeerle FievezB. AernoutsMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Residual milk based on historic data, a new possibility to evaluate the transition succes

Matthieu SalamoneInes AdriaensGeert Opsomerdr. Stijn HeirbautVeerle FievezMiel HostensBen Aernouts

Unaffected semen quality parameters in Neospora caninum seropositive Belgian Blue bulls

Celien KemelMatthieu SalamoneHans Van LooC. LatourS. VandeputteJ. CallensMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Using deep learning for animal monitoring to improve animal welfare in dairy cattle

Arno LiseuneDirk Van den PoelMiel Hostens

2021

Associations between circulating IGF-1 concentrations, disease status and the leukocyte transcriptome in early lactation dairy cows

D. Claire WathesFrank BeckerLaura BuggiottiMark A. CroweConrad FerrisLeslie FoldagerClement GreletMiel HostensKlaus L. IngvartsenCinzia Marchitelli et al.

A2 Journal Article in RUMINANTS

Leveraging sequential information from multivariate behavioral sensor data to predict the moment of calving in dairy cattle using deep learning

Arno LiseuneDirk Van den PoelPeter R. HutFrank J. C. M. van EerdenburgMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTUR

Predicting the milk yield curve of dairy cows in the subsequent lactation period using deep learning

Arno LiseuneMatthieu SalamoneDirk Van den PoelBonifacius Van RanstMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

2020

A genome-wide association study for calving interval in Holstein dairy cows using weighted single-step genomic BLUP approach

Hadi AtashiMazdak SalavatiJenne De KosterMark A. CroweGeert OpsomerMiel Hostens[missing] The GplusE Consortium

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Assessment of associations between transition diseases and reproductive performance of dairy cows using survival analysis and decision tree algorithms

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniM. ProboS. J. LeBlancGeert OpsomerMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE

Between- and within-herd variation in blood and milk biomarkers in Holstein cows in early lactation

M. A. KroghMiel HostensM. SalavatiC. GreletM. T. SorensenD. C. WathesC. P. FerrisC. MarchitelliF. SignorelliF. Napolitano et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Expert-based development of a generic HACCP-based risk management system to prevent critical negative energy balance in dairy herds

Tine RousingJanne Rothmann HolmMogens Agerbo KroghSoren OstergaardMark CroweNiamh McLoughlinAlan FaheyFiona CarterElizabeth MatthewsAndreia Santoro et al.

A1 Journal Article in PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE

Genome-wide association for metabolic clusters in early -lactation Holstein dairy cows

Hadi AtashiM. SalavatiJenne De KosterM. A. CroweGeert OpsomerMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Genome-wide association for milk production and lactation curve parameters in Holstein dairy cows

Hadi AtashiMazdak SalavatiJenne De KosterJim EhrlichMark CroweGeert OpsomerNiamh McLoughlinAlan FaheyElizabeth MatthewsAndreia Santoro et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS

High temperature-humidity index compromises sperm quality and fertility of Holstein bulls in temperate climates

Núria Llamas LucenoMiel HostensErik MullaartMarleen BroekhuijsePat LonerganAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Leveraging latent representations for milk yield prediction and interpolation using deep learning

Arno LiseuneMatthieu SalamoneDirk Van den PoelBonifacius Van RanstMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE

Potential of milk mid-infrared spectra to predict nitrogen use efficiency of individual dairy cows in early lactation

C. GreletE. FroidmontL. FoldagerM. SalavatiMiel HostensC. P. FerrisK. L. IngvartsenM. A. CroweM. T. SorensenJ. A. Fernandez Pierna et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

2019

Potential of milk mid-IR spectra to predict metabolic status of cows through blood components and an innovative clustering approach

C GreletA VanlierdeMiel HostensL FoldagerM SalavatiKL IngvartsenM CroweMT SorensenE FroidmontCP Ferris et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Prediction of metabolic clusters in early-lactation dairy cows using models based on milk biomarkers

Jenne De KosterM SalavatiC GreletMA CroweE MatthewsR O'FlahertyGeert OpsomerL FoldagerMiel Hostensthe GplusE consortium et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Preliminary insights on the regional distribution of bacterial communities along the bovine reproductive tract

Leen LietaerEmma Hernandez SanabriaMiel HostensLieven VlaminckAnn Van SoomTom Van de WieleGeert Opsomer

2018

Association between metabolic diseases and the culling risk of high-yielding dairy cows in a transition management facility using survival and decision tree analysis

M ProboOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniS LeBlancGeert OpsomerMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Cytological endometritis diagnosed at artificial insemination in repeat breeder dairy cows

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Influence of adipocyte size and adipose depot on the number of adipose tissue macrophages and the expression of adipokines in dairy cows at the end of pregnancy

Elke DepreesterJenne De KosterMario Van PouckeMiel HostensWim Van Den BroeckLuc PeelmanGA ContrerasGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Interpretation and visualisation of data from dairy herds

Kristof HermansGeert OpsomerWillem WaegemanSander MoermanJenne De KosterMieke Van EetveldeBonifacius Van RanstMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in IN PRACTICE

Metabolic clustering of dairy cows at early and peak lactation

Jenne De KosterGeert OpsomerMiel Hostens

Reproductive management in dairy cows : the future

Mark A CroweMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in IRISH VETERINARY JOURNAL

2017

Cytological endometritis at artificial insemination in dairy cows : prevalence and effect on pregnancy outcome

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensPaul SysPeter VercauterenGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Flow cytometric assessment of myeloperoxidase in bovine blood neutrophils and monocytes

Elke DepreesterEvelyne MeyerKristel DemeyereMieke Van EetveldeMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Novel approaches to assess the quality of fertility data stored in dairy herd management software

Kristof HermansWillem WaegemanGeert OpsomerBonifacius Van RanstJenne De KosterMieke Van EetveldeMiel Hostens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Relationship between serum adiponectin concentration, body condition score, and peripheral tissue insulin response of dairy cows during the dry period

Jenne De KosterC UrhMiel HostensWim Van Den BroeckH SauerweinGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY

Reproductive performance parameters in a large population of game-ranched white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Cyrillus VerversMartine van Zijll LanghoutMiel HostensMichelle OttoJan GovaereBarbara DurrantAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Risk factors associated with cytological endometritis diagnosed at artificial insemination in dairy cows

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensP SysP VercauterenGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Short communication: Limitations of glucose tolerance tests in the assessment of peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity during pregnancy and lactation in dairy heifers

Jenne De KosterMieke Van EetveldeKristof HermansWim Van Den BroeckMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

2016

Bovi-Analytics : a platform to educate veterinary students Big Data in dairy cows : an initiative to create the veterinary stethoscope version 3.0?

Miel HostensKristof HermansJenne De KosterMieke Van EetveldeElke DepreesterHannes BogaertBonifacius Van RanstM CroweGeert Opsomer

Comparison between cytology and histopathology to evaluate subclinical endometritis in dairy cows

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensPouya DiniJan VandepitteRichard DucatelleGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Comparison of PUFA profiles in the blood and in follicular fluid and its association with follicular dynamics after PGF2α induced luteolysis in dairy cows

Branko AtanasovMiel HostensZehra Hajrulai-MusliuRisto UzunovNikola AdamovFilip DavkovRomel VelevGeert OpsomerToni Dovenski

A2 Journal Article in MACEDONIAN VETERINARY REVIEW

Distribution of inflammation and association between active and chronic alterations within the endometrium of dairy cows

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensPouya DiniJan VandepitteRichard DucatelleGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Evidence for placental compensation in cattle

Mieke Van EetveldeMd. Mostofa KamalMiel HostensLeen VandaeleLO FiemsGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Holding equine oocytes in a commercial embryo-holding medium: new perspective on holding temperature and maturation time

Pouya DiniOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniKaatje DucheyneMiel HostensPeter Daels

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Holding equine Oocytes in Syngro® embryo holding medium at 4°C

Pouya DiniOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensPeter Daels

Influence of adipocyte size and adipose depot on the in vitro lipolytic activity and insulin sensitivity of adipose tissue in dairy cows at the end of the dry period

Jenne De KosterWim Van Den BroeckLars HulpioEline ClaeysMieke Van EetveldeKristof HermansMiel HostensVeerle FievezGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Influence of body condition score of dairy cows at the end of pregnancy on peripheral tissue insulin response and metabolic properties of adipose tissue

Jenne De KosterGeert OpsomerWim Van Den BroeckMiel Hostens

Prevalence and effect of subclinical endometritis on the pregnancy outcome of nulliparous dairy heifers

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensPouya DiniMieke Van EetveldeP VercauterenGeert Opsomer

Prevalence of cytological endometritis and effect on pregnancy outcomes at the time of insemination in nulliparous dairy heifers

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMiel HostensPouya DiniMieke Van EetveldePeter VercauterenGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Validation of different measures of insulin sensitivity of glucose metabolism in dairy cows using the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp test as the gold standard

Jenne De KosterMiel HostensKristof HermansWim Van Den BroeckGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY

2015

A novel cytologic sampling technique to diagnose subclinical endometritis and comparison of staining methods for endometrial cytology samples in dairy

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniPouya DiniMiel HostensRichard DucatelleGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Cytotape: a novel technique to diagnose subclinical endometritis in dairy cows

Osvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniPouya DiniMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

Effect of uterine lavage on neutrophil counts in postpartum dairy cows

Pouya DiniM FarhoodiMiel HostensMieke Van EetveldeO Bogado PascottiniMH FazeliGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Effect of β-hydroxybutyric acid, parity, and body condition score on phenotype and proliferative capacity of colostral mononuclear leukocytes of high-yielding dairy cows

Vanessa MeganckBruno GoddeerisS De CampeneereMiel HostensMieke Van EetveldeSofie PiepersEric CoxGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Environmental factors and dam characteristics associated with insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in newborn Holstein calves

Md. Mostofa KamalMieke Van EetveldeHannes BogaertMiel HostensLeen VandaeleM ShamsuddinGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Follicular dynamics following induced luteolysis and transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration of the largest follicle in dairy cows

Branko AtanasovMiel HostensIrena CeleskaKsenija IlieskaGeert OpsomerToni Dovenski

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARSKI ARHIV

Insulin response of the glucose and fatty acid metabolism in dry dairy cows across a range of body condition scores

Jenne De KosterMiel HostensMieke Van EetveldeKristof HermansSander MoermanHannes BogaertElke DepreesterWim Van Den BroeckGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Linoleic and linolenic fatty acid content in the blood and/or in the follicular fluid are associated with follicular dynamics after PGF(2 alpha) induced luteolysis

Branko AtanasovMiel HostensZ Hajrulai-MusliuR UzunovI EsmerovGeert OpsomerT Dovenski

2014

A field study to unravel factors that are significantly associated with the secretory activity of the corpus luteum during the first three postpartum cycles in high yielding dairy cows, based on the amount of steroidogenic and endothelial cells present in the luteal tissue

Steven CoolsWim Van Den BroeckPhilippe BossaertMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Age at calving in heifers and level of milk production during gestation in cows are associated with the birth size of Holstein calves

Md. Mostofa KamalMieke Van EetveldeElke DepreesterMiel HostensL VandaeleGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Feeding soybean meal increases the blood level of isoflavones and reduces the steroidogenic capacity in bovine corpora lutea, without affecting peripheral progesterone concentrations

Steven CoolsWim Van Den BroeckLynn VanhaeckeArne HeyerickPhilippe BossaertMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Maternale en omgevingsfactoren die significant geassocieerd zijn met het geboortegewicht van holsteinkalveren

Elke DepreesterMd. Mostofa KamalMieke Van EetveldeMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Non-invasive indicators associated with the milk yield response after anthelmintic treatment at calving in dairy cows

Sien VerschaveJozef VercruysseAndrew ForbesGeert OpsomerMiel HostensLuc DuchateauJohannes Charlier

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

2013

Animal welfare, consumer acceptance and breeding protocols

Consensus conference on breeding protocols

HACCP approaches for fertility management in livestock

Geert OpsomerKristof HermansBonifacius Van RanstMiel Hostens

Impact of respiratory disease, diarrhea, otitis and arthritis on mortality and carcass traits in white veal calves

Bart PardonMiel HostensLuc DuchateauJeroen DewulfKoen De BleeckerPiet Deprez

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Milk fat saturation and reproductive performance in dairy cattle

Miel HostensVeerle FievezJLMR LeroyEJ van de BurgwalBonifacius Van RanstBruno VlaeminckGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Topographic distribution of the different cell types, connective tissue and vascular tissue/lumina within a functional bovine corpus luteum and its association with breed, type of fixation protocol and stage during the cycle

Steven CoolsWim Van Den BroeckSarne De VliegherSofie PiepersMiel HostensGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Use of serology at arrival to classify veal calves according to respiratory disease risk

Bart PardonMiel HostensJo MarisBart SustronckBonnie ValgaerenPeter De SchutterJeroen DewulfPiet Deprez

2012

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug use in Belgian white veal calves

Bart PardonBoudewijn CatryJeroen DewulfMiel HostensKoen De BleeckerPiet Deprez

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug use in Belgian white veal calves

Bart PardonBoudewijn CatryJeroen DewulfDavy PersoonsMiel HostensKoen De BleeckerPiet Deprez

Health and fertility challenges in high yielding dairy cows during the transition period : and the use of dietary fatty acids as an optimization strategy

Miel HostensGeert OpsomerVeerle FievezJLMR Leroy

Impact of common calf diseases on mortality and carcass traits in white veal calves

Bart PardonMiel HostensPeter De SchutterBonnie ValgaerenKoen De BleeckerPiet Deprez

Influence of a marine algae supplementation on the oxidative status of plasma in dairy cows during the periparturient period

Nicolas WullepitMiel HostensCeline GinnebergeVeerle FievezGeert OpsomerDirk FremautStefaan De Smet

A1 Journal Article in PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE

Integrating fasciolosis control in the dry cow management : the effect of closantel treatment on milk production

Johannes CharlierMiel HostensJos JacobsBonny Van RanstLuc DuchateauJozef Vercruysse

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Longitudinal study on morbidity and mortality in white veal calves in Belgium

Bart PardonKoen De BleeckerMiel HostensJozefien CallensJeroen DewulfPiet Deprez

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

Natural antibodies related to metabolic and mammary health in dairy cows

ATM van KnegselMiel HostensG de Vries ReilinghA LammersB KempGeert OpsomerHK Parmentier

A1 Journal Article in PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE

On-farm evaluation of the effect of metabolic diseases on the shape of the lactation curve in dairy cows through the MilkBot lactation model

Miel HostensJ EhrlichB Van RanstGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Placental development in Holstein cattle is correlated with dam characteristics and beta-cell function of the newborn calf

Geert OpsomerMd. Mostofa KamalMieke Van EetveldeL VandaeleMiel Hostens

Prospective study on quantitative and qualitative antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug use in white veal calves

Bart PardonBoudewijn CatryJeroen DewulfDavy PersoonsMiel HostensKoen De BleeckerPiet Deprez

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY

Risk factors for mortality and reduced carcass weight in white veal calves

Bart PardonJeroen DewulfMiel HostensJozefien CallensKoen De BleeckerPiet Deprez

The fatty acid profile of subcutaneous and abdominal fat in dairy cows with left displacement of the abomasum

Miel HostensVeerle FievezJLMR LeroyGijs Van RanstBruno VlaeminckGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

2011

Demonstration of alloimmune antibodies in sera from dams of calves with bovine neonatal pancytopenia

Bart PardonEdith StuyvenSabrina StuyvaertMiel HostensJeroen DewulfBruno GoddeerisEric CoxPiet Deprez

Sera from dams of calves with bovine neonatal pancytopenia contain alloimmune antibodies directed against calf leukocytes

Bart PardonEdith StuyvenSabrina StuyvaertMiel HostensJeroen DewulfBruno GoddeerisEric CoxPiet Deprez

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

The effect of marine algae in the ration of high-yielding dairy cows during transition on metabolic parameters in serum and follicular fluid around parturition

Miel HostensVeerle FievezBruno VlaeminckJ BuyseJ LeroySofie PiepersSarne De VliegherGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

2010

Flow cytometric and immunofluorescence staining studies on bovine neonatal pancytopenia in calves

Bart PardonEdith StuyvenSabrina StuyvaertMiel HostensJeroen DewulfBruno GoddeerisEric CoxPiet Deprez

Is there an association between the shape of the initial phase of the lactation curve and the moment of first post partum estrus in high yielding dairy cows?

Cyrillus VerversMiel HostensTim CaluwaertsAart de KruifGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Postprandial glucose and insulin concentrations in Belgian Blue veal calves on a commercial milk powder diet.

Bart PardonSteef DrabbéMiel HostensPiet Deprez

The effect of microalgae supplementation on the mRNA expression for gluconeogenic enzymes in liver of transition dairy cows

Miel HostensLuc PeelmanVeerle FievezGeert Opsomer

2009

Ear vein sampling procedure with a commercial beta-hydroxyebutyrate meter as a cow side test for ketosis

Bart PardonMiel HostensLinda RibbersKoen De BleeckerGeert OpsomerPiet Deprez

Monitoring reproduction in modern dairy herds

Tim CaluwaertsMiel HostensBonifacius Van RanstAart de KruifGeert Opsomer

The effect of age at first calving on subsequent production in dairy cattle

Miel HostensTim CaluwaertsBonifacius Van RanstGeert Opsomer

The effect of marine algae supplementation in high yielding dairy cows during transition on metabolic parameters in the serum and follicular fluid early post-partum

Miel HostensBruno VlaeminckVeerle FievezGeert Opsomer

2007

Major causes of declining fertility in dairy cows in Europe and some strategies to improve reproductive performance

Geert OpsomerJ LEROYTom VanholderPhilippe BossaertSteven CoolsMiel HostensAart de Kruif