Employee
 | Monique W. P. Bestman MScResearcher Sustainable animal husbandryT: +31(0)343 523860 (General) |
Publication(s) by Bestman
Articles in scientific journals (17)
Proceedings etc. (34)
Brochures, books & reports (42)
Specialist journal articles, leaflets, newsletters, etc (75)
Scientific publications |
 Gomes, S., P. van Bodegom, M. van Agtmaal, N.A. Soudzilovskaia, M.W.P. Bestman, E. Duijm, A. Speksnijder and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2020. Microbiota in Dung and Milk Differ Between Organic and Conventional Dairy Farms. Front. Microbiol. 28 July. DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01746  Download full text pdf, 9,8 MB; 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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 Pijlman MSc, J., J. Geurts, R. Vroom, M.W.P. Bestman, C. Fritz and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2019. The effects of harvest date and frequency on the yield, nutritional value and mineral content of the paludiculture crop cattail (Typha latifolia L.) in the first year after planting. Mires and Peat. 25(4):1-19. DOI: 10.19189/MaP.2017.OMB.325 Download full text pdf, 350 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Jung, L., K. Niebuhr, L. Hinrichsen, S. Gunnarsson, C. Brenninkmeyer, M.W.P. Bestman, J. Heerkens, P. Ferrari and U. Knierim. 2019. Possible risk factors for keel bone damage in organic laying hens. Animal. 13(10):2356-2364. DOI: 10.1017/S175173111900003X 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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 Bestman, M.W.P., W. de Jong, J. Wagenaar and T. Weerts. 2017. Presence of avian influenza risk birds in and around poultry free-range areas in relation to range vegetation and openness of surrounding landscape. Agroforest Syst. More information |
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 Krimpen, M. van, F. Leenstra, V. Maurer and M.W.P. Bestman. 2016. How to fulfill EU requirements to feed organic laying hens 100% organic ingredients. The journal of applied poultry research. 25(1):129-138. DOI: 10.3382/japr/pfv048 More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2014. Health and Welfare in Dutch Organic Laying Hens. Animals. 4(2):374-390. DOI: 10.3390/ani4020374 Download full text pdf, 100 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Leenstra, F., V. Maurer, F. Galea, M.W.P. Bestman, Z. Amsler-Kepalaite, J. Visscher, I. Vermeij and M. van Krimpen. 2014. Laying hen performance in different production systems; why do they differ and how to close the gap? Results of discussions with groups of farmers in The Netherlands, Switzerland and France, benchmarking and model ds, Switzerland and France, benchmar. Journal European Poultry Science. 78(201). DOI: 10.1399/eps.2014.53 Download full text pdf, 150 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Nicol, C.J., M.W.P. Bestman, A. Gilani, M. de Haas, I.C. Jong, S. Lambton, J. Wagenaar, C.A. Weeks and T.B. Rodenburg. 2013. The prevention and control of feather pecking: application to commercial systems. World's Poultry Science Journal. 69:775-787. DOI: 10.1017/S0043933913000809 More information |
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 Rodenburg, T.B., M. van Krimpen, I.C. Jong, E.N. de Haas, M.S. Kops, B.J. Rietstra, R.E. Nordquist, J. Wagenaar, M.W.P. Bestman and C.J. Nicol. 2013. The prevention and control of feather pecking in laying hens: identifying the underlying principles. World's Poultry Science Journal. 69:361-373. DOI: 10.1017/S0043933913000354 More information |
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 Leenstra, F., V. Maurer, M.W.P. Bestman, F. van Sambeek, E. Zeltner, B. Reuvekamp, F. Galea and T. van Niekerk. 2012. Performance of commercial laying hen genotypes on free range and organic farms in Switzerland, France and The Netherlands. British Poultry Science. 53(3):282-290. DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2012.703774 Download full text pdf, 150 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., P. Koene and J. Wagenaar. 2009. Influence of farm factors on the occurrence of feather pecking in organic reared hens and their predictability for feather pecking in the laying period. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 121:120-125. More information |
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| Napel, J. ten, F. Bianchi and M.W.P. Bestman. 2006. Utilising intrinsic robustness in agricultural production systems. TransForum Working Papers. , p. 32-53. Download full text pdf, 180 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2005. Alleen voor bosbewoners. Een uitloop waar watervogels wegblijven. Pluimveehouderij. , p. 14-15. Download full text pdf, 2,7 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., C. hardenberg, L. der Kinderen, D. Kuunders and W. Lasthuis. 2005. Zomerblond. Het raadsel van de witte eieren bij uitloopkippen. Pluimveehouderij. , p. 19-19. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2003. Farm level factors associated with feather pecking in organic laying hens. Livestock Production Science. 80:133-140. Download full text pdf, 80 kB; opens in new window More information |
Proceedings etc. |
 Bestman, M.W.P., T. van Niekerk, E.N. de Haas, V. Ferrante and S. Gunnarsson. 2019. Role of range use in infections with parasites in laying hens. In: ISAE 2019: Animal lives worth living. Bergen, Norway. DOI: 10.3920/978-90-8686-889-6 Download full text pdf, 0,96 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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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Ouwejan. 2016. Predation of free range laying hens. p. 283. In: 50th Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology. Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 12-15th July. Download full text pdf, 0,58 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Timmermans, B.G.H. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2016. Quality of apple trees and apples in poultry free range areas. p. 420-423. In: 3rd European Agroforestry Conference 2016. Montpellier, France. 23-25 mei. Download full text pdf, 1,8 MB; opens in new window 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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 Bestman, M.W.P., N.J.M. van Eekeren, B. Luske, M. Vonk, E. Anssems, M. Boosten and M. van Bree. 2014. Introducing trees in dairy and poultry farms: Experiences dairy and poultry farmers’ networks in The Netherlands. In: IFOAM Organic World Congress 2014. Istanbul, Turkey. 13-15 oktober 2014. Download full text pdf, 430 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Nauta, W.J., G. Slingenbergh, W. Vredevoogd, J. Wagenaar and M.W.P. Bestman. 2014. Farm based breeding of dual purpose poultry: Experiences from a biodynamic poultry farm in The Netherlands. In: IFOAM Organic World Congress 2014. Istanbul, Turkey. 13-15 oktober 2014. Download full text pdf, 1,2 MB; 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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 Bestman, M.W.P. and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2013. Introducing trees in dutch dairy and poultry farms. In: NJF Seminar 461. Bredsten, Denmark. 21-23 August 2013. Download full text pdf, 0,84 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Ruis, M. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2013. From science to eduction for safeguarding poultry welfare. In: Poultry Welfare. Uppsala, Sweden. 17-20 June 2013. Download full text pdf, 500 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., F. Leenstra, V. Maurer, F. van Sambeek, E. Zeltner, B. Reuvekamp, Z. Amsler-Kepalaite, F. Gaela and T. van Niekerk. 2012. Performance of commercial laying hen genotypes on free range and organic farms in Switzerland, France and The Netherlands. In: 2nd Organic Animal Husbandry Conference. Hamburg/Trenthorst, Germany. Sep 12-14, 2012. Download full text pdf, 0,54 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2012. Health and welfare in organic laying hens in The Netherlands. p. 156-158. In: 2nd Organic Animal Husbandry Conference. Hamburg/Trenthorst, Germany. Sep 12-14, 2012. Download full text pdf, 410 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., N.J.M. van Eekeren and J. Wagenaar. 2012. Agroforestry as the answer to some trouble with free range chickens. In: European agroforestry Conference - Priorities for European Agroforestry. Brussels. October 9-10, 2012. Download full text pdf, 0,82 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Wijnands, F., P. van Asperen, H. Ellen, M.W.P. Bestman and W. Buiter. 2012. Farmersandclimate.nl - a farmers network to reduce GHG emissions from farming. In: The European innovation partnership on agricultural productivity and sustainability - priorities and delivery mechanisms. Brussels. 19 november 2012. Download full text pdf, 0,5 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Leenstra, F., V. Maurer, M.W.P. Bestman, E. Zeltner, T. van Niekerk and F. van Sambeek. 2011. Low Input Breeds: search for the ideal laying hens for organic and free range systems (presentation). In: Edinburgh. 7th Poultry Breeders Roundtable. 5-7 October 2011. Download full text pdf, 340 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2006. Feather pecking in organic rearing hens. In: Joint Organic Congress. Odense, Denmark. 30-31 May 2006. Download full text pdf, 22 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2006. Welfare of organic laying hens. In: the 1st IFOAM International Conference on Animals in Organic Production. Minnesota, USA. 23-25 August. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and V. Maurer. 2006. Health and welfare in organic poultry in Europe: state of the art and future challenges. In: Joint Organic Congress. Odense, Denmark. 30-31 May 2006. Download full text pdf, 110 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Wagenaar, J. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2006. Towards animal oriented rearing methods in organic production systems. In: International Training and Exchange workshop, QLIF project. Driebergen. 20-22 February 2006. Download full text pdf, 70 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Iepema, G., J. Wagenaar and M.W.P. Bestman. 2006. Parasitic worms in organic laying hens. p. 518-519. In: European joint organic congress: Organic Farming and European rural development. Odense/DK. 30-31 May 2006. More information |
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| Wagenaar, J., J. Langhout and M.W.P. Bestman. 2006. Potential of suckling systems in calf rearing in organic dairy farming in The Netherlands: practical implementation and liveweight development. In: 1 st IFOAM International conference on animals in organic production. Minnesota,USA. 23-23 August 2006. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2005. Welfare of outdoor poultry and strategies to keep them healthy. In: Should hens be kept outside? Nijmegen, the Netherlands. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2005. Stimulating health in organic laying hens. In: Congress on Quality of Low Input Food. Newcastle, United Kingdom. 6-9 January 2005. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., U. Prins and J. Wagenaar. 2005. Ökologisches Nährstoffmanagement und artgerechte Geflügelhaltung – ist der Anbau eines Bewuchses die Lösung? In: Bioland Geflügelseminar. Sachsen, Deutschland. 7-9 maart 2005. More information |
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| Iepema, G., J. Wagenaar and M.W.P. Bestman. 2005. Incidence of Ascaridia galli in organic laying hens. In: Should hens be kept outside? Nijmegen. 18-22 april 2005. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2003. Betriebsmanagement verhindert Federpicken - Erfahrungen aus den Niederlanden: 7 Internationale Geflügeltagung 18-20 Februar, Loccum, Deutschland. In: 7 Internationale Geflügeltagung. Loccum, Germany. 18-20 Februari 2003. Download full text pdf, 12 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2003. Optimierung der Auslaufnutzung. In: 6th Bioland Geflügelseminar. Nottwill, Switserland. 4-6 maart. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., J. Wagenaar and T. Baars. 2003. Welfare assessment of organic poultry. Comparison between Animal Needs Index and feather pecking damage. In: 2nd International Workshop 'Assessment of Animal Welfare at Farm and Group Level'. Bristol, UK. 4-6 September. Download full text pdf, 26 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2002. Guiding use of outdoor run in poultry. In: IFOAM 2002. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., J. Wagenaar and W.J. Nauta. 2002. Shelter in poultry outdoor runs: Posterpresentatie IFOAM 2002, Victoria, Canada. In: 14th IFOAM Organic World Congress. Victoria, Canada. 21-24 August 2002. Download full text pdf, 8 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2001. Je mehr Hühner im Auslauf, desto weniger Federpicken. In: 5th Bioland Geflugelseminar. Germany. March 2001. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2000. The role of management and housing in the prevention of feather pecking in laying hens. In: Third NAHWOA workshop. Clermont-Ferrand. 21-24 October 2000. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2000. Welfare of beaked laying hens. In: 13th IFOAM Scientific Conference. Basel, Switserland. August 2000. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., M. Beukenkamp and T. Baars. 1999. Partner farms: a participatory approach to collaboration between specialised organic farms. In: workshop Designing and Testing Crop Rotation for Organic Farming. Borris Agricultural School. 14-16 june 1999. More information |
Brochures, books & reports |
 Luske, B., M.W.P. Bestman, K. van Veluw , E. Prins MSc and P. Rombouts. 2020. Masterplan Agroforestry: Advies voor het realiseren van een schaalsprong van agroforestry in Nederland. Rep. 2020-017 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 45 p. Download full text pdf, 3,1 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Luske, B., M.W.P. Bestman, K. van Veluw , E. Prins MSc and P. Rombouts. 2020. Samenvatting Masterplan Agroforestry: Advies voor het realiseren van een schaalsprong van agroforestry in Nederland. Rep. 2020-018 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 23 p. Download full text pdf, 2,7 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., J. Geurts, Y. Egas, K. van Houwelingen, F. Lenssinck, A. Koornneef, J. Pijlman MSc, R. Vroom and N.J.M. van Eekeren. 2019. Natte teelten voor het veenweidengebied: Verkenning van de mogelijkheden van lisdodde, riet, miscanthus en wilg. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 40 p. Order Price: Gratis; Order code:2019-014LbD; opens in new window Download full text pdf, 3,9 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Pijlman MSc, J. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2019. De teelt van wilde rijst. Rep. 2019-025 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 19 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2017. Lessons learnt - agroforestry for organic and free-range egg production in the Netherlands. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 15 p. Download full text pdf, 2,1 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., N.J.M. van Eekeren and A. de Zeeuw. 2017. Participatie advies melkveehouderij Krimpenerwaard. Rep. 2017-011 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Bunnik. 38 p. Download full text pdf, 1,1 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Timmermans, B.G.H. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2017. Quality of apple trees and apples in poultry free range areas - results season 2016. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2016-031 LbP. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 26 p. Download full text pdf, 1,1 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Zijlstra, J., P.W. Blokland, N.J.M. van Eekeren, G. Migchels, N. Polman and M.W.P. Bestman. 2017. Monitoring van functionele agrobiodiversiteit in de melkveehouderij: ontwikkeling van KPI’s. Rep. 2017-032 LbD. Wageningen Livestock Research. 50 p. Download full text pdf, 3,3 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2016. Mortality of free range poultry due to predation. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2016-005 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 58 p. Download full text pdf, 1,4 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2016. Wild birds in poultry free range areas in relation to woody vegetation and landscape. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. 2015-041 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 39 p. Download full text pdf, 0,89 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J.W. Erisman. 2016. Geschiktheid van de Kringloopwijzer als beleidsinstrument - expert judgement. Rep. 2015-052 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 33 p. Download full text pdf, 0,67 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Timmermans, B.G.H. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2016. Quality of apple trees and apples grown in outdoor ranges for chickens: growing season 2015. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2016-008 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 24 p. Download full text pdf, 1,6 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Wit, J. de, M.W.P. Bestman and H. Corten. 2016. Red clover as poultry feed: research results 2015/2016. (In Dutch.). Rep. 2016-033 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 18 p. Download full text pdf, 0,51 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2015. Trees for chickens. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 24 p. Download full text pdf, 1,4 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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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, J. Heijmans, K. van Middelkoop, W. Steenhuisen, T. Peters and P. te Winkel. 2012. Poultry signals, laying hens. A practical guide for layer focused management. (In .). Roodbont, Zutphen. 120 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, J. Heijmans, K. van Middelkoop, W. Steenhuisen, T. Peters and P. te Winkel. 2012. Poultry signals, laying hens. A practical guide for layer focused management. Roodbont, Zutphen. 120 p. More information |
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 Niekerk, T. van, M.W.P. Bestman, J. Wagenaar and B. Reuvekamp. 2012. Reducing laying hen drop-outs. (In Dutch.). Wageningen UR Livestock Research, Lelystad. 48 p. Download full text pdf, 1,9 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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 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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 Bestman, M.W.P. and D.W. van Liere. 2011. Predation in free range poultry. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. 2011-004 LbD. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 33 p. Download full text pdf, 0,79 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, J. Heijmans and K. van Middelkoop. 2011. Kipsignalen (herdruk). 112 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, J. Heijmans and K. van Middelkoop. 2011. Poultry Signals: a practical guide for poultry-oriented management. (In Russian.). Roodbont, Zutphen. 112 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, J. Heijmans and K. van Middelkoop. 2011. Signes de poules. Roodbont, Zutphen. 112 p. More information |
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 Niekerk, T. van, B. Reuvekamp, M.W.P. Bestman and J. Wagenaar. 2011. From chick to chicken. (In Dutch.). Wageningen UR Livestock Research, Lelystad. 35 p. Download full text pdf, 2,5 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, J. Heijmans and K. van Middelkoop. 2010. Poultry Signals: a practical guide for poultry-oriented management. Roodbond, Zutphen. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, K. van Middelkoop and J. Heijmans. 2010. Hühnersignale: Praxisleitfaden für eine tiergerechte Hühnerhaltung. Roodbont, Zutphen. 112 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, K. van Middelkoop and J. Heijmans. 2010. Segnali dal pollo: Guida pratica per l'allevamento avicolo. Roodbond, Zutphen. 112 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2009. Organic laying hens: healthy, healthier, healthiest. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. LD17. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 65 p. Download full text pdf, 6,4 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., M. Ruis, K. van Middelkoop and J. Heijmans. 2009. Kipsignalen: Praktijkgids voor diergericht pluimvee houden. Roodbont, Zutphen. 112 p. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., R.B. Loefs, H. de Vries and G.J.H.M. van der Burgt. 2009. Kippenuitloop Gezond en Groen: Inspiratie en ideeën voor ontwerp en uitvoering. Rep. LV74. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 21 p. Download full text pdf, 3,7 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Burgt, G.J.H.M. van der and M.W.P. Bestman. 2009. Minerals in chicken outdoor run. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. LV76. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 36 p. Download full text pdf, 330 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2008. Organic rearing of hens in different European countries. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 26 p. Download full text pdf, 480 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Smolders, G., M.W.P. Bestman and I. Eijck. 2007. Vision health and welfare organic farm animals. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. rapport 55. Aninal Science Group (wur), Wageningen. 40 p. Download full text pdf, 370 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Elever les poules en agriculture biologique. 77 p. More information |
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| Vries, A. de, M.W.P. Bestman and J. Wagenaar. 2006. Gebruik van kruiden bij de opfok van biggen. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 26 p. Download full text pdf, 380 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Iepema, G., J. Wagenaar and M.W.P. Bestman. 2005. Parasitaire wormen bij biologische leghennen: Onderzoek naar het voorkomen van maagdarmwormen. 2 p. Download full text pdf, 400 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., T. Baars and W.J.M. Cuijpers. 2003. Zelfmedicatie door varkens in de biologische veehouderij. Deskstudie naar een nieuw concept voor diergezondheidszorg. Ideeën voor praktijk en onderzoek. Rep. LV50. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 80 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., W.J.M. Cuijpers and T. Baars. 2003. Self-medication by pigs in organic livestock farming: Summary of the dutch publication LV50. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 2 p. Download full text pdf, 13 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2002. Kippen houden zonder verenpikken. De biologische legpluimveehouderij als uitgangspunt. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 100 p. Order Price: €5; Order code:LV47; opens in new window Download full text pdf, 2,7 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bloksma, J.R., U. Prins, J. de Wit, M.W.P. Bestman and H. Helsen. 2002. Does coöperation between fruit growing and livestock farming deliver added value? (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Rep. LF69. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. 16 p. Order Price: €4; Order code:LF69; opens in new window Download full text pdf, 90 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., H. Altena, L. Ellinger and H. Vermeer. 2001. Inventarisatie van 10 bedrijven met biologische varkens. Rep. LV44. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. More information |
Specialist journal articles, newsletters, etc |
 Eekeren, N.J.M. van, M. van Agtmaal, M.W.P. Bestman, S. Gomes, P. van Bodegom, N.A. Soudzilovskaia, E. Duijm and A. Speksnijder. 2020. Bacteriën en schimmels op melkveebedrijf in beeld. V-focus. september. Download full text pdf, 210 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and B.G.H. Timmermans. 2018. Professional apple orchards in poultry free range areas. Get revenues from your investment in animal welfare. 2 p. Download full text pdf, 0,57 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Gunnarsson, S., V. Ferrante, A. Brinch Riber, M.W.P. Bestman, J. Marchewka, F. Tuyttens, A. Ipek, T. van Niekerk and B. Rodenburg. 2018. CORE Organic Cofund FreeBirds: Encouraging organic chickens and hens to be more outdoors. Download full text pdf, 6 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2017. Schade door roofvogels bij uitloopkippen. Pluimveehouderij. 47e jaargang(4 mei):22-23. Download full text pdf, 130 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Geurts, J., R. Vroom, C. Fritz, J. Pijlman MSc, M.W.P. Bestman, N.J.M. van Eekeren, K. van Houwelingen and F. Lenssinck. 2017. Natte teelten: plant- en zaaimethoden van lisdodde. V-focus. December, p. 24-26. Download full text pdf, 250 kB; 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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 Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2016. Wild birds in outdoor chicken ranges. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 46:30-31. Download full text pdf, 110 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P., A. Manintveld and J.R. Bloksma. 2015. Fruit production in outdoor chicken ranges: do-it-yourself, contract a specialist, or collaborate. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 45:22-24. Download full text pdf, 270 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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 Bestman, M.W.P., J.R. Bloksma and A. Manintveld. 2015. Opportunities for collaboration between fruit growers and poultry farmers. (In Dutch.). Ekoland. juli/augustus 2015, p. 24-26. Download full text pdf, 0,78 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2014. KAT's requirements for outdoor range areas are stricter. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 44:24-25. Download full text pdf, 210 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and A. Oosterbaan. 2014. Walnut trees in outdoor ranges. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Pluimveehouderij. 44:26-27. Download full text pdf, 230 kB; 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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 Bestman, M.W.P. and L. Janmaat. 2014. Agroforestry, hype or sustainable prospect? Research shows that agroforestry is useful, but is it also profitable? (In Dutch.). Ekoland. Juli/augustus, p. 22-23. Download full text pdf, 0,69 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and T. Vogel. 2014. AI risk greatest in outdoor range areas with grasses. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 44:30-31. Download full text pdf, 170 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Dokter, B. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2014. Poultry farming the Danish way. (In Dutch, with English abstract.). Pluimveehouderij. 44:28-29. Download full text pdf, 210 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2013. Organic poultry breeding on the rise. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 31 mei, p. 15. Download full text pdf, 100 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2013. Fattening the brother of the laying hen. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 43:12. Download full text pdf, 110 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2013. In peace. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 18 oktober 2013, p. 30-31. Download full text pdf, 180 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2013. Symbiosis between poultry and orchard. (In Dutch.). Ekoland. mei 2013, p. 12-13. Download full text pdf, 0,64 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2013. Feathers between the fruit. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 18 januari 2013, p. 22-23. Download full text pdf, 190 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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 Bestman, M.W.P. and M. Boosten. 2013. Pleasure Outside. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 6 september 2013, p. 26-27. Download full text pdf, 220 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Niekerk, T. van, B. Reuvekamp and M.W.P. Bestman. 2013. Developing a new database. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 8 februari 2013, p. 26-27. Download full text pdf, 160 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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 Eekeren, N.J.M. van and M.W.P. Bestman. 2012. Increase in business risks.. learn to think differently. (In Dutch.). V-focus. december 2012, p. 36-37. Download full text pdf, 250 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2011. Summary ‘From Chick to Hen’: Feather-pecking in laying hens. (In Dutch.). Download full text pdf, 0,99 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and D.W. van Liere. 2011. Difficult to get rid of. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 25 november 2011, p. 26-28. Download full text pdf, 390 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. and D.W. van Liere. 2011. Free-range chicken often victim of birds of prey. (In Dutch.). De Aanjager. april 2011, p. 5. Download full text pdf, 350 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Leenstra, F., T. van Niekerk, M.W.P. Bestman and B. Reuvekamp. 2011. The ideal organic laying hen. (In Dutch.). Poster Biovak 2011, Zwolle. 1 p. Download full text pdf, 3 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Niekerk, T. van, B. Reuvekamp and M.W.P. Bestman. 2011. The right hen for outdoor ranges. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 11 februari 2011, p. 26-27. Download full text pdf, 110 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Leenstra, F., T. van Niekerk, B. Reuvekamp and M.W.P. Bestman. 2011. A robust optimist. (In Dutch.). Pluimveehouderij. 4 maart 2011, p. 22-23. Download full text pdf, 120 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Maurer, V., E. Zeltner, A. Zivile, T. van Niekerk, F. Leenstra, B. Reuvekamp and M.W.P. Bestman. 2011. Auf der Suche nach der besten Freilandhenne: Erste Resultate des EU-Projektes «LowInputBreeds» bei Bio-/Freilandhennen. Schweizerische Geflügelzeitung. 2/11, p. 17-19. Download full text pdf, 80 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2010. Blakend in de buitenlucht. De pluimveehouderij. 2010-2, p. 26-27. More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2008. Afname van uitval en verenpikken bij biologische legkippen. BioKennis nieuwsflits. Download full text pdf, 50 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2008. Verschillen in de opfok van biologische leghennen tussen Europese landen. Download full text pdf, 36 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2008. Verslag internationaal Bioland Pluimveesymposium. Download full text pdf, 60 kB; opens in new window More information |
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 Burgt, G.J.H.M. van der and M.W.P. Bestman. 2008. Kippenmest in de uitloop: maatregelen nodig. Download full text pdf, 38 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Biologische pluimveehouderij: Berichten vanuit het onderzoek; nieuwsbrief van WUR en LBI inclusief bijlagen. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 1,4 MB; opens in new window More information |
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 Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Deense "stable schools". Vlugschrift Veehouderij #162. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 36 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Invloed van muziek op welzijn. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #Vlugtschrift Veehouderij. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 38 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Onderzoek aan 30 koppels wijst uit: verenpikken bij opfokhennen onderschat. Pluimveehouderij. , p. 8-9. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Verenpikken bij opfokhennen: Jong geleerd is oud gedaan. Ekoland. , p. 40-41. Download full text pdf, 130 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2006. Verenpikken bij opfokhennen onderschat. Pluimveehouderij. 36:8-9. Download full text pdf, 1,7 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2006. Die Besatzdichte ist ein Risikofaktor für Federpicken: Junghennenaufzucht in den Niederlanden. DGS Magazin. woche 22/2006, p. 45-48. Download full text pdf, 0,58 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2006. Kamkleur, verenkleed en gewicht geven gezondheid kippen aan: Gezondheidstoestand is het best te beoordelen met directe waarnemingen. Ekoland. , p. 22-23. Download full text pdf, 90 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2006. Kamkleur, verenkleed en gewicht zijn de beste indicatoren.: Gemakkelijk en toch goed de gezondheid beoordelen. Pluimveehouderij. , p. 14-15. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., J. Wagenaar and G. Smolders. 2006. Weerstand verhogen noodzaak,maar nog moeilijk te meten: Ambities diergezondheid biologische veehouderij niet gehaald. Ekoland. , p. 22-23. Download full text pdf, 130 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2005. Biologische legkippenouderdieren lopen in Zwitserland gewoon buiten – een voorbeeld voor Nederland? Download full text pdf, 140 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2005. Biologische pluimveehouderij in Zwitserland. Ook de ouders lopen buiten. Pluimveehouderij. , p. 19-19. Download full text pdf, 100 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., C. hardenberg, L. der Kinderen, D. Kuunders and W. Lasthuis. 2005. Op veilige bodem. Onderzoek bodem: ziekmakend en helend effect. Pluimveehouderij. , p. 16-17. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and C. Keppler. 2005. Jong geleerd is oud gedaan. Opfokken van leghennen voor alternatieve systemen. Download full text pdf, 1,2 MB; opens in new window More information |
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| Langhout, J. and M.W.P. Bestman. 2005. Zelfmedicatie en fytotherapie bij varkens. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #142. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 150 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2004. Hogere productie door gescheiden aanbieden van gras en klaver. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #127. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 10 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2004. Spenen van kalveren in twee stappen diervriendelijker. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #128. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 37 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2004. Wat onderzoeken internationale gedragsonderzoekers aan melkkoeien? Vlugschrift Veehouderij #119. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 16 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2003. Betriebsmanagement verhindert Federpicken - Erfahrungen aus den Niederlanden.: Berater-Rundbrief 3/2003. Stiftung Ökologie & Landbau, 17:19. Berater-Rundbrief. Stiftung Ökologie & Landbau, Bad Dürkheim, Germany. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2003. Biodynamic poultry breeding in the Netherlands. In Vaarst, M. (ed.) Animal health and welfare in organic animal husbandry. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P., W.J.M. Cuijpers and T. Baars. 2003. Zelfmedicatie door varkens. Een nieuw concept voor diergezondheidszorg.: Ekoland, 9, 2003, 28:29. Ekoland. , p. 28-29. More information |
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| Menke, C., S. Waiblinger, M. Studnitz and M.W.P. Bestman. 2003. Mutilation in organic animal husbandry. In Vaarst, M. (ed.) Animal health and welfare in organic animal husbandry. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2002. Denken zoals dieren: tips voor de omgang met dieren. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #84. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 19 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2002. Goed met dieren om kunnen gaan: aangeboren of aangeleerd. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #74. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 22 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2002. Zo wil elke kip wel naar buiten. Vier manieren om de uitloop aantrekkelijk te maken. Pluimveehouderij. 32(25):8-9. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2001. Eisen aan de uitloop: Beschuttende begroeiing. Pluimveehouderij 31 (14): 44-46. Pluimveehouderij. 31(14):44-46. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 2001. Uitloopgebruik door leghennen. Aanleg van beschutting stuurt gedrag van leghennen. Ekoland. , p. 24-25. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2000. De kip verveelt zich: Wat kunnen biologische bedrijven doen tegen verenpikkerij? Ekoland. 2000-10, p. 22-23. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2000. Hoe meer kippen naar buiten, hoe minder verenpikken. Onderzoeksproject: Pluimveehouderij 30 (49): 8, 9. Pluimveehouderij. 30(49):8-9. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2000. Kalveren mesten: groepskalveren op Peter's Farm. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #18. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. Download full text pdf, 9 kB; opens in new window More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 2000. Op 70 weken nog goed in de veren: Als box in: Niekerk, TH.G.C.M. van, (2000) Biologische houderij een vak apart. Pluimveehouderij 30 (11): 16-21. Pluimveehouderij. 30(11):16-21. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 1999. Welzijnsverbetering na de geboorte. Vlugschrift Veehouderij #7. Louis Bolk Instituut, Driebergen. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 0. Eisen aan de uitloop. Beschuttende begroeiing. Pluimveehouderij. 31(14):44-46. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 0. Kippengedrag en huisvesting: Presentatie op themadag Agro Eco Consultancy over biologische pluimveehouderij, Nijkerkerveen . More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. 0. The role of housing and management in the prevention of feather pecking in laying hens: UKEPRA NEWS 11th January: 4-6. More information |
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| Bestman, M.W.P. and J. Wagenaar. 0. Use of outdoor runs by poultry: UKEPRA NEWS 25th January: 7. More information |
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