Increased activity of the European beaver (Castor fiber) presents a growing structural threat to regional flood defenses in the Netherlands due to extensive burrowing. Flemish Waerways Beaver Experts did not expect this high of beaver activity and the only sustainable solution against them so far was …

Camera traps are widely used in wildlife research to study species presence, distribution, and behaviour, yet their potential influence on animal behaviour is often assumed to be negligible. Many carnivores, including canids, rely heavily on olfactory communication and frequently deposit scent marks …

Deze scriptie richt zich op de inzet van de baardagame (Pogona vitticeps) als therapiedier binnen Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Traditioneel worden vooral honden en paarden ingezet in de zorg, terwijl reptielen zelden worden overwogen. Door het gebrek aan wetenschappelijke onderbouwing omtrent reptielen …

Due to environmental protection efforts, there is a growing number of beavers in the Netherlands. As these animals make their burrows in the levee system they cause damage within it, increasing the risk of flooding. This paper assesses the factors which increase the risk of beaver activity within the …

The global food system is a major contributor to climate change, accounting for one third of the worldwide emissions. 55% of these greenhouse gasses are created through the production and consumption of animal-based protein. While the demand for food is expected to rise due to the significant population …

Current diets centered around animal products are causing serious threats to both publichealth and the environment. While other approaches are necessary for sustainable foodpractices and security, the protein transition—the shift from animal-based to moreplant-based diets—is essential yet challenging. …

At an aquaponics farm in Luxembourg called “Fësch Haff” the effect of the water quality on the growth rate and behaviour of the rainbow trout has been analysed. Three times a week the water quality in the fish tank expressed by temperature, KH (carbonate hardness), pH, ammonium/ammonia, nitrite, nitrate …

This study explores the effect of precipitation, evaporation, animal burrowing and the changing climate on the permeability of the clay cover layer on a dike. It also showcases the possibility of utilizing finite difference flow models, such as MODFLOW, for the simulation of various environmental impacts …

Animal wellbeing is important and it is widely accepted that an animal’s basic needs must be fulfilled. Many factors affect wellbeing of dairy cows. Common health problems are lameness and subclinical mastitis. The aim of this study was to examine changes in proximity and automatic milk system (AMS) …

Uit onderzoek blijkt dat stress een veelvoorkomend probleem is voor studenten in Nederland, wat de vraag naar effectieve programma’s voor mentaal welzijn vergroot. Wereldwijd worden er steeds meer stressreductieprogramma's aangeboden waarbij dieren betrokken zijn, maar uitdagingen zoals dierenwelzijn, …