Employee
 | Cynthia Verwer PhDResearcher Sustainable animal husbandry & Animal welfareT: +31(0)343 523860 (General) |
Publication(s) by Verwer
Articles in scientific journals (6)
Proceedings etc. (12)
Brochures, books & reports (17)
Specialist journal articles, leaflets, newsletters, etc (29)
Scientific publications |
 Llonch, P., G. Hoffmann, R. Bodas, D. Mirbach, C. Verwer and M. Haskell. 2020. Opinion paper: Measuring livestock robustness and resilience: are we on the right track? Animal. 14(4):667-669. DOI: 10.1017/S1751731119003306  Download full text pdf, 110 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., T. van Niekerk, B. Reuvekamp, Z. Amsler-Kepalaite, C. Verwer, V. Maurer and F. Leenstra. 2019. Factors related to free-range use in commercial laying hens. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 214:57-63. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2019.02.015 More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer, F. Smajlhodzic, J. Heerkens, L. Hinrichsen, C. Brenninkmeyer, V. Ferrante, A. Willett and S. Gunnarsson. 2017. Feather-pecking and injurious pecking in organic laying hens in 107 flocks from eight European countries. Animal Welfare. 26:355-363. DOI: 10.7120/09627286.26.3.355 More information |
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 Jong, M.C., C. Verwer, L.P.L. van de Vijver, P. Klement, J. Burkart and E.W. Baars. 2015. A Randomized Open Comparative Clinical Trial on the Effectiveness, Safety and Tolerability of a Homeopathic Medicinal Product for the Treatment of Painful Teething in Children. Alternative and Integrative Medicine. 4(1):179. DOI: 10.4172/2327-5162.1000178 Download full text pdf, 7,2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Thapa, S., L. Hinrichsen, C. Brenninkmeyer, S. Gunnarsson, J. Heerkens, C. Verwer, K. Niebuhr, A. Willett, G. Grilli, S.M. Thamsborg, J. Sørensen and H. Mejer. 2015. Prevalence and magnitude of helminth infections in organic laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus) across Europe. Veterinary Parasitology. 214:118-124. DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.10.009 More information |
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 Vijver, L.P.L. van de, P. Tulinsky, N. Bondt, D.J. Mevius and C. Verwer. 2014. Prevalence and Molecular Characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Organic Pig Herds. Zoonoses and Public Health. 61(5):338-345. DOI: 10.1111/zph.12076 More information |
Proceedings etc. |
| Wenker, M.L., E. Bokkers, C. Verwer, C.G. van Reenen, M.A.G. von Keyserlingk and D.M. Weary. 2019. Effect of cow-calf contact on motivation of dairy cows to access their calf. p. 47-47. In: WIAS Science Day 2019: Keeping the Balance. Lunteren, Netherlands. 18 Mar 2019. More information |
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 Wenker, M.L., M.A.G. von Keyserlingk, E. Bokkers, B. Lecorps, C.G. van Reenen, C. Verwer and D.M. Weary. 2019. Effect of cow-calf contact on motivation of dairy cows to access their calf. p. 259-259. In: 53rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE): Animal Lives Worth Living. Bergen, Norway. 5 Aug 2019 → 9 Aug 2019. More information |
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 Wenker, M.L., E. Bokkers, C.G. van Reenen, I. de Boer and C. Verwer. 2018. Implication of cow-calf contact for dairy calf health and welfare. In: WIAS Science Day 2018. Wageningen University & Research. 5 Feb 2018. Download full text pdf, 2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C., H.A. van Schooten, B. Philipsen, F. Lenssinck, K. van Houwelingen and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2016. Rejection of grass around dung pats; influence of smell, taste or both? p. 430-432. In: EGF 2016: 26th EGF General Meeting on "The Multiple Roles of Grassland in the European Bioeconomy". Trondheim, Norway. 4-8 September. Download full text pdf, 0,56 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer, F. Smajlhodzic, J. Heerkens, L. Hinrichsen, C. Brenninkmeyer, V. Ferrante, A. Willett and S. Gunnarsson. 2016. Feather pecking and cannibalism in 107 organic laying hen flocks in 8 European countries. p. 48. In: 16th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animal. Wageningen. 20-23 June. Download full text pdf, 460 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C., F. Lenssinck, H.A. van Schooten, A.P. Philipsen and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2015. Effect of harrowing and watering on disappearance of dung pats in pastures. p. 490-492. In: EGF 2015. Wageningen, The Netherlands. 15-17 June 2015. Download full text pdf, 0,61 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Eekeren, N.J.M. van, C. Verwer, F. Lenssinck, H.A. van Schooten and B. Philipsen. 2015. Effect of harrowing and watering on disappearance of dung pats in pastures. In: EGF 2015. Wageningen, The Netherlands. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Stoffelsma, C. Verwer and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2014. Goats choose to eat trees when having free choice. p. 250-251. In: 2nd European Agroforestry Conference. Cottbus, Germany. 4-6 June. Download full text pdf, 1,2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2013. Preventive and alternative treatments of helminth parasites in organic dairy goats. In: 7th Novel Approaches Meeting. Toulouse. 25–28th March 2013. Download full text pdf, 430 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer, V. Maurer, Z. Kepalaite, T. van Niekerk, B. Reuvekamp, F. Leenstra and F. van Sambeek. 2013. Body condition in different genotypes in organic and free range egg production. In: Poultry Welfare. Uppsala, Sweden. 17-20 juni 2013. Download full text pdf, 210 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. 2012. Rearing organic dairy calves - alternative rearing and weaning methods. In: 2nd Organic Animal Husbandry Conference. Hamburg, Germany. September 12-14, 2012. Download full text pdf, 1,2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and A. Kok. 2012. Alternative weaning strategies to diminish acute distress during weaning and separation from the dam after prolonged suckling. In: 2nd Organic Animal Husbandry Conference. Hamburg, Germany. September 12-14, 2012. Download full text pdf, 0,56 MB; opens in new window More information |
Brochures, books & reports |
 Verwer, C., L. Daniels, A. Antonis and R. Ferwerda-van Zonneveld. 2018. State of the art Dam Rearing of Calves – a sector-wide assessment of scientific and practical knowledge on dam-rearing systems. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 64 p. Download full text pdf, 2,2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and M. Peters. 2017. Insectenproductie in het veenweidegebied: lokale circulaire kansen. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 24 p. Download full text pdf, 3,5 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Neijenhuis, F., C. Verwer and J. Verkaik. 2017. Possibilities to prevent infection with liver fluke in dairy cattle. (In Dutch.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 66 p. Download full text pdf, 5,8 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and L.P.L. van de Vijver. 2016. Organisation and effects of small-scale care. (In Dutch.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 16 p. Download full text pdf, 2,3 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Vijver, L.P.L. van de, C. Verwer, G. Smolders, A.J.T.M. Hospers-Brands and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2016. The cycle of veterinary antibiotics in the ecosystem. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 31 p. Download full text pdf, 1,1 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and L.P.L. van de Vijver. 2015. Organisation and effects of small-scale care farming: literature review and experiences from practice. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2015-056VG. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 30 p. Download full text pdf, 0,75 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer and M. Stoffelsma. 2015. Goats in the Leemkuilen nature area: effects on vegetation and animal health. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2015-038 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 25 p. Download full text pdf, 3,7 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Neijenhuis, F., J. Verkaik, C. Verwer, G. Smolders and J. Wagenaar. 2014. Integrative animal health: controlling liverfluke. (In Dutch.). Wageningen UR, Livestock Research, Lelystad. 44 p. Download full text pdf, 2,5 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bickelhaupt, C. and C. Verwer. 2013. 'Investigating marketing opportunities for dairy products from dam rearing systems' - summary of the similarly titled report. Rep. 2013-028 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 40 p. Download full text pdf, 0,61 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2012. A motherless herd. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2012-004 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 42 p. Download full text pdf, 0,91 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Vijver, L.P.L. van de, C. Verwer, N. Bondt and D.J. Mevius. 2012. Antibiotic resistance in Dutch organic pig farming: is MRSA also present within organic pigs and within pig farmers? (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. 2012-019 GV. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 35 p. Download full text pdf, 1,5 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Wagenaar, J. and C. Verwer. 2012. Measures for the purpose of a better growth of laying hens. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2012-039 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 0,73 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Wagenaar, J., L. Janmaat, M.W.P. Bestman, F. Leenstra, M. van Krimpen, C. Verwer, M. Groot, T. van Asseldonk and R. Paardekooper. 2012. Organic business: poultry. (In Dutch.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 28 p. Download full text pdf, 4,2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2011. Managing milk yield and milk composition: Investigating the effect of Clinoptilolite. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 29 p. Download full text pdf, 0,54 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Dixhoorn, I. van, G. Smolders, C. Verwer and J. Cornelissen. 2010. The Family Herd: a solution for a natural and sustainable dairy farming. (In Dutch.). 12 p. Download full text pdf, 1 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Dixhoorn, I. van, A. Evers, A. Janssen, G. Smolders, S. Spoelstra, J. Wagenaar and C. Verwer. 2010. Familiekudde State of the Art. Rep. BioKennis Rapport 268. BioKennis. 63 p. Download full text pdf, 0,67 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Dixhoorn, I. van, A. Janssen, Z. van de Vegte and C. Verwer. 2009. Familiekudde: Melkveehouderijontwerpen vanuit de behoeften van de koe en de maatschappij. Download full text pdf, 0,71 MB; opens in new window More information |
Specialist journal articles, newsletters, etc |
 Verwer, C. and L. Daniels. 2019. State-of- the-Art Dam Rearing of Calves – a sector-wide assessment of scientific and practical knowledge on dam-rearing systems in The Netherlands. In: Bunnik. Download full text pdf, 110 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Brady, M., C. Verwer, K. Lund Lecornu, K. Wosnitza and I. Vuylsteke. 2018. Mini-paper - Sustainable (robust and resilient) systems of milk production for dairy cows. EIP-AGRI. Download full text pdf, 290 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Suojala, L., M. Brady, C. Verwer, K. Wosnitza and I. Vuylsteke. 2018. Mini-paper - Skills for the future robust and resilient dairy farming - curriculum for farmers and farm advisor. EIP-AGRI. Download full text pdf, 310 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Brocard, V., R. Bodas, D. Mirbach, C. Verwer, M. Coppa and A. Liimatainen. 2018. Mini-paper - Farm Management Strategies to increase Robustness and Resilience of Farming systems. EIP-AGRI. Download full text pdf, 0,62 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bodas, R., P. Lonch, G. Hoffmann, J. Pires, D. Mirbach, C. Verwer and M. Haskell. 2018. Mini-paper- Indicators for robust and resilient dairy farming. EIP-AGRI. Download full text pdf, 420 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C., J. Verkaik and F. Neijenhuis. 2017. Liver fluke prevention: risks and opportunities - instrument for farm risk factor analysis. (In Dutch.). Ekoland. juni, p. 24-25. Download full text pdf, 0,65 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verkaik, J., F. Neijenhuis and C. Verwer. 2017. Liver fluke prevention: risks and opportunities part II: catch snail instead of fluke. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Ekoland. juli/aug, p. 20-21. Download full text pdf, 0,66 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer and J. Heerkens. 2016. Results of organic poultry study also relevant for conventional poultry systems. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 46:22-24. Download full text pdf, 300 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Vicca, J., W. Govaerts and C. Verwer. 2016. Indoor climate guidelines for dairy goat farms: Animal welfare study shows that light intensity could be improved. (In Dutch.). V-focus. April:40-41. Download full text pdf, 230 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C., H. van Kasteren, J. Gielen, J. Postma, L. Janmaat, L. Vermaas and W. Verstraete. 2015. Presentations of the meeting "Using residues in arable farming: opportunity or risk?". (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Download full text pdf, 9 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C., M. Peters and E. Michels. 2015. Chicken & Egg: Exploring the use of sustainable insect protein in poultry feed Project Summary. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Download full text pdf, 400 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer, C. Brenninkmeyer, U. Knierim, J.T. Soerensen, L. Hinrichsen, A. Willett, K. Niebuhr, F. Smajlhodzic, P. Errari, V. Ferrante, S. Gunnarsson, F. Tuyttens and J. Heerkens. 2015. Promoting health and welfare in organic laying hens. Recommendations based on the European research project HealthyHens. (In Dutch.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 9 p. Download full text pdf, 1,9 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer, C. Brenninkmeyer, U. Knierim, J.T. Soerensen, L. Hinrichsen, A. Willett, K. Niebuhr, F. Smajlhodzic, P. Errari, V. Ferrante, S. Gunnarsson, F. Tuyttens and J. Heerkens. 2015. Promoting good health and welfare in organic laying hens: Recommendations to ensure hen health and welfare in organic husbandry. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 9 p. Download full text pdf, 2,4 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verkaik, J. and C. Verwer. 2015. Liver fluke disease: prevalence in the Netherlands. (In Dutch.). V-Focus. Juni 2015, p. 27-29. Download full text pdf, 0,55 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and C. Verwer. 2014. Algae in chicken feed. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 28 februari 2014, p. 24-25. Download full text pdf, 190 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C., G. Smolders, L.P.L. van de Vijver, N.J.M. van Eekeren, A.J.T.M. Hospers-Brands and A. van der Marel. 2013. Antibiotics in soil and water: via plants back to humans and animals. (In Dutch.). V-focus. Februari 2013, p. 34-35. Download full text pdf, 190 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Verwer, C., G. Smolders, L.P.L. van de Vijver, N.J.M. van Eekeren, A.J.T.M. Hospers-Brands and A. van der Marel. 2013. Antibiotica in grond en water: Via plant weer in mens en dier. Veehouder en Veearts. 27(1):12. More information |
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 Verwer, C. and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2013. Helminth parasite control in organic dairy goats. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 1 p. Download full text pdf, 150 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., C. Verwer, F. Leenstra, T. van Niekerk and B. Reuvekamp. 2013. Feather pecking damage the same in organic and free range hens. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 16 augustus, p. 29. Download full text pdf, 130 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Maurer, V., Z. Amsler-Kepalaite, E. Zeltner, F. Leenstra, T. van Niekerk, B. Reuvekamp, M.W.P. Bestman, C. Verwer, F. van Sambeek and F. Galea. 2013. The ideal hen for organic and free range systems. In: Annual meeting of the Swiss Association for Animal Production. IAG Posieux. Download full text pdf, 130 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. 2011. Environmental enrichment for dairy goats: Climbing and grooming devices. (In Dutch.). p. 29-32. In M.B.M. Bracke et al. (ed.) Verbeteren welzijnsprestaties in de biologische veehouderij: Korte termijn prioriteiten en aanzet tot lange termijn visie. Wageningen UR Livestock Research, Lelystad. Download full text pdf, 480 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. 2011. Standardization and the 3Rconcept in animal testing - 'Effects and benefits of refinement in two test protocols'. PhD Diss. Utrecht University, Utrecht. 188 p. More information |
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 Verwer, C. and J. Wagenaar. 2011. Providing roughage: effects on poultry health (Presentation). (In Dutch.). Download full text pdf, 0,92 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Verwer, C. and J. Wagenaar. 2011. Bioknowledge message #24: Dairy and Beef. Theme: Prolonged suckling systems. (In Dutch.). Biokennis. Download full text pdf, 0,79 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Verwer, C., J. Wagenaar and T. Veldkamp. 2011. Start feeding fibres during the rearing period of layerhens. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 14-10-2011, p. 32-33. More information |
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 Verwer, C. and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2011. Bioknowledge message #9: Goats and sheep; Theme: Scenery enrichment for goats. (In Dutch.). Biokennis. Download full text pdf, 0,75 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Verwer, C. 2009. Ruwvoer in dagrantsoen biologisch pluimvee. More information |
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| Verwer, C. 2009. Ruwvoer in de biologische pluimveehouderij. Nieuwsbrief Biologische Pluimvee Vereniging. april 2009, p. 2-3. Download full text pdf, 8 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Verwer, C. and J. Wagenaar. 2009. Ruwvoer in de biologische pluimveehouderij. BioKennisbericht Pluimveevlees & eieren. More information |
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Project leader
Keeping calves and cows together
Sustainable source of protein
Applied research on liver fluke disease
Keeping calves and cows together
Sustainable source of protein
Applied research on liver fluke disease