Overweight and obesity are some of the biggest food-related problems in the world and affect more than 2 billion people worldwide. One of the factors of this problem is the change in the Dutch food environment. Food is getting more processed, and the amount of fat and sugary food is growing while their …

The transition period in the dairy cow should be closely monitored by farmers as it has a major influence on future lactation. The dairy cow faces a negative energy balance just after calving as she needs more calories than she takes in from her diet. Supplementation with amino acids and methyl donors …

Meadows and pastures are maintained by the influence of human activities (such as annual mowing) and grazing by livestock. When these influences disappear or change, it has an impact on the vegetation. In Herrevadskloster the amount, species and breed of livestock have changed in conjunction with land …

Our study elucidates relational value creation and appropriation in collaborative networks for sustainability (CNfS), which focus on grand societal challenges and include a multiplicity and diversity of actors. Using a relational view lens, we conducted a longitudinal, multiple case, field study of collaborative …

This paper presents the results of an experimental field study, in which the effects were studied of personalized travel feedback on car owners’ car habits, awareness of the environmental impact of their travel choices, and the intention to switch modes. For a period of six weeks, 349 car owners living …

This study investigates Canada's potential for the export of Dutch veal by describing the external factors of the Canadian market, the opportunities and threats, and comparing those to the internal factors of the Dutch veal industry, the strengths and weaknesses. The aim of the study is to describe the …

Showjumping stallion semen market is driven by the created demand. For example, it could be influenced by the horse evaluation system used in breeding associations. There are multiple market participants, however the current study is focused on the connection between three bodies: breeding organizations, …

The objective of this research is to understand under what conditions plant-based cheese may be considered as a substitute for cheese within the food manufacturing industry. Based on the literature, the food manufacturing industry has a major influence on climate change in the world. One of the most …

Er zijn te weinig behandelingsmogelijkheden voor mensen met een psychische aandoening. Alleen in Nederland wachten op dit moment 75.000 mensen op een psychische behandeling (Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit, 2021). Om dit gebrek te compenseren, worden e-mental health toepassingen, zoals de webapplicatie Liv, …

Mental health problems in adolescence can have a profound influence on school functioning, educational attainment and thus future societal participation. Supported education (SEd) is a potentially useful method for educational professionals to help adolescents with mental health problems in secondary …