Animal Production Systems Group
Research of the Animal Production Systems Group focuses on unravelling the complexity of livestock systems, and exploring trade-offs and synergies of innovations regarding environmental impact, animal welfare, and economic viability, to design a more sustainable future
Chair holder
News
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AJ (Anne-Jo) van Riel MSc
The role of aquaculture in circular food systems.
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Positive Animal Welfare Team use Research Award for fruitful retreat
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Cum laude PhD degree awarded to Jacinta Bus
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Polder rice in the Netherlands: will it succeed this year?
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Positive Animal Welfare Team nominated for Research Award
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Can grazing cows tackle climate change?
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Hardly any difference between animal and human welfare
Education
In our specialisation students learn to describe, analyse and explore the role of livestock in sustainable food systems.
Research themes
Latest publications
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Farming practices to enhance biodiversity across biomes: a systematic review
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Evaluation of the dairy sustainability assessment tool (DSAT) for dairy systems in East Africa
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Developing sustainable dairy farms in the tropics : From policy to practice
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The adaptability of Garut sheep grazing on oil palm and rubber plantations in tropical conditions of Indonesia
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Gradual weaning of 3-month-old calves from foster cows in dairy production