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Animal Science and Veterinary
Belgium
2026

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
78
Citations
18563
World Ranking
96
National Ranking
7

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  • 2026 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

A. de Kruif is a researcher affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium, specializing primarily in the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work encompasses various subfields, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Agronomy and Crop Science, and Plant Science.

The scientist's research focuses on topics related to Vector-Borne Animal Diseases, Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, as well as Agriculture and Farm Safety. These areas reflect a multidisciplinary approach involving both the ecological and agricultural implications of animal diseases and their management.

Among the contributions made by A. de Kruif is the publication titled Transmission of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 by Artificial Insemination with Frozen-Thawed Semen from Naturally Infected Bulls, published in 2021 in the journal Viruses. This paper addresses the transmission routes of Bluetongue Virus, a significant vector-borne pathogen affecting livestock.

  • Transmission of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 by Artificial Insemination with Frozen-Thawed Semen from Naturally Infected Bulls (2021, Viruses)

Collaborations form an important aspect of A. de Kruif's research. Frequent co-authors include Kris De Clercq, Leen Vandaele, T. Vanbinst, Mickaël Riou, and Isra Deblauwe. These partnerships indicate a networked research environment often associated with veterinary virology and animal health fields.

  • Kris De Clercq
  • Leen Vandaele
  • T. Vanbinst
  • Mickaël Riou
  • Isra Deblauwe

The scholar's notable publication venue is the journal Viruses, reflecting engagement with virology research communities and the dissemination of findings relevant to viral diseases impacting animals within agricultural contexts.

  • Viruses

Best Publications

  • Risk factors for post partum ovarian dysfunction in high producing dairy cows in Belgium: a field study.

    G. Opsomer;Y.T. Gröhn;J. Hertl;M. Coryn

  • Minireview: Functions of the cumulus oophorus during oocyte maturation, ovulation, and fertilization.

    Sofie Tanghe;Ann Van Soom;Hans Nauwynck;Marc Coryn

  • Non-esterified fatty acids in follicular fluid of dairy cows and their effect on developmental capacity of bovine oocytes in vitro.

    Jlmr Leroy;T Vanholder;B Mateusen;A Christophe

  • Metabolic changes in follicular fluid of the dominant follicle in high-yielding dairy cows early post partum

    J.L.M.R Leroy;T Vanholder;J.R Delanghe;G Opsomer

  • An Analysis of Ovarian Dysfunction in High Yielding Dairy Cows After Calving Based on Progesterone Profiles

    Geert Opsomer;M Coryn;Hubert Deluyker;Aart de Kruif

  • Influence of parity and stage of lactation on the somatic cell count in bacteriologically negative dairy cows.

    H. Laevens;H. Deluyker;Y.H. Schukken;L. De Meulemeester

  • Metabolite and ionic composition of follicular fluid from different-sized follicles and their relationship to serum concentrations in dairy cows.

    J.L.M.R Leroy;T Vanholder;J.R Delanghe;G Opsomer

  • Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on bovine granulosa cell steroidogenesis and proliferation in vitro.

    T. Vanholder;J.L.M.R. Leroy;A. Van Soom;G. Opsomer

  • Prevalence and distribution of mastitis pathogens in subclinically infected dairy cows in Flanders, Belgium.

    Sofie Piepers;Luc De Meulemeester;Aart de Kruif;Geert Opsomer

  • Aetiology and pathogenesis of cystic ovarian follicles in dairy cattle: a review

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  • Quantification and evaluation of antimicrobial drug use in group treatments for fattening pigs in Belgium

    Tom Timmerman;Jeroen Dewulf;Boudewijn Catry;Bianca Feyen

  • Timing of compaction and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos produced in vivo after superovulation.

    A. van Soom;M.L. Boerjan;P.E.J. Bols;G. Vanroose

  • Embryonic mortality and embryo–pathogen interactions

    G Vanroose;A de Kruif;A Van Soom

  • Back fat measurements in sows from three commercial pig herds: relationship with reproductive efficiency and correlation with visual body condition scores

    D.G.D. Maes;G.P.J. Janssens;P. Delputte;A. Lammertyn

  • Enzootic pneumonia in pigs

    D. Maes;M. Verdonck;H. Deluyker;A. de Kruif

  • Diseases in swine transmitted by artificial insemination: an overview.

    D. Maes;H. Nauwynck;T. Rijsselaere;B. Mateusen

  • Antimicrobial resistance in livestock.

    B. Catry;H. Laevens;L.A. Devriese;G. Opsomer

  • Structural Aspects of the Zona Pellucida of In Vitro-Produced Bovine Embryos: A Scanning Electron and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopic Study

    Geert Vanroose;Hans Nauwynck;Ann Van Soom;Marie-Thérèse Ysebaert

  • Cell allocation to the inner cell mass and the trophectoderm in bovine embryos cultured in two different media

    A. van Soom;M.L. Boerjan;M.T. Ysebaert;A. de Kruif

  • Influence of oxygen tension on apoptosis and hatching in bovine embryos cultured in vitro.

    Y.Q Yuan;A Van Soom;F.O.J Coopman;K Mintiens

  • A survey on biosecurity and management practices in Belgian pig herds

    S. Ribbens;J. Dewulf;F. Koenen;K. Mintiens

  • Effect of vaccination against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in pig herds with an all-in/all-out production system.

    D Maes;H Deluyker;M Verdonck;F Castryck

  • Apoptosis in cumulus cells, but not in oocytes, may influence bovine embryonic developmental competence.

    Y.Q. Yuan;A. Van Soom;J.L.M.R. Leroy;J. Dewulf

  • Chemiluminescence of bovine polymorphonuclear leucocytes during the periparturient period and relation with metabolic markers and bovine pregnancy-associated glycoprotein.

    D Hoeben;E Monfardini;G Opsomer;C Burvenich

  • Heifers infected with coagulase-negative staphylococci in early lactation have fewer cases of clinical mastitis and higher milk production in their first lactation than noninfected heifers.

    S. Piepers;G. Opsomer;H.W. Barkema;H.W. Barkema;A. de Kruif

  • Impact of Early Lactation Somatic Cell Count in Heifers on Milk Yield Over the First Lactation

    S. De Vliegher;H. W. Barkema;Henrik E. Stryhn;G. Opsomer

  • Factors influencing the fertility of a cattle population.

    A. De Kruif

  • Prepartum teat apex colonization with Staphylococcus chromogenes in dairy heifers is associated with low somatic cell count in early lactation.

    S. De Vliegher;H. Laevens;L.A. Devriese;G. Opsomer

  • In vitro growth inhibition of major mastitis pathogens by Staphylococcus chromogenes originating from teat apices of dairy heifers.

    S De Vliegher;G Opsomer;A Vanrolleghem;L.A Devriese

  • Risk factors for the herd-level bacteriologic prevalence of Salmonella in Belgian slaughter pigs.

    N Nollet;D Maes;L De Zutter;L Duchateau

  • Experimental infection of slaughter pigs with classical swine fever virus: transmission of the virus, course of the disease and antibody response

    H. Laevens;F. Koenen;H. Deluyker;A. de Kruif

Frequent Co-Authors

Geert Opsomer
Geert Opsomer Ghent University
Jeroen Dewulf
Jeroen Dewulf Ghent University
S. De Vliegher
S. De Vliegher Ghent University
Luc Duchateau
Luc Duchateau Ghent University
Freddy Haesebrouck
Freddy Haesebrouck Ghent University
Herman W. Barkema
Herman W. Barkema University of Calgary
Luc Devriese
Luc Devriese Ghent University
Sofie Piepers
Sofie Piepers Ghent University
Hans Nauwynck
Hans Nauwynck Ghent University
Richard Ducatelle
Richard Ducatelle Ghent University

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