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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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
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Soil carbon sequestration in grazing systems does not lead to net-zero
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ClearFarm is well on its way to creating a sensor-based digital platform for monitoring the welfare of farm animals
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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The transformative potential of circular agriculture initiatives in the North of the Netherlands
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The role of forest user group membership in the extraction of teak forest resources for smallholder cattle farming
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Unveiling the economic and environmental impact of policies to promote animal feed for a circular food system