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Animal Science and Veterinary
Belgium
2026

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Animal Science and Veterinary 78 96 91 7 7 573 18563

A. de Kruif publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by A. de Kruif between 1975 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. A. de Kruif published across 47 years, from 1975 to 2021, averaging 16.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 86 publications in 2004. 1 of the 784 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60 80
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 86. Peak 86 publications in 2004. 1975: 1 publication 1976: 0 publications 1977: 1 publication 1978: 3 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 1 publication 1981: 0 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 2 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 27 publications 1993: 20 publications 1994: 12 publications 1995: 11 publications 1996: 24 publications 1997: 25 publications 1998: 24 publications 1999: 27 publications 2000: 53 publications 2001: 55 publications 2002: 43 publications 2003: 55 publications 2004: 86 publications 2005: 69 publications 2006: 64 publications 2007: 52 publications 2008: 42 publications 2009: 30 publications 2010: 25 publications 2011: 15 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 4 publications 2014: 1 publication 2015: 1 publication 2016: 1 publication 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 0 publications 2021: 1 publication
1975 2021

784 publications in total across all disciplines

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A. de Kruif: publications per year, 1975 to 2021
Year Publications
1975 1
1976 0
1977 1
1978 3
1979 0
1980 1
1981 0
1982 1
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 2
1991 2
1992 27
1993 20
1994 12
1995 11
1996 24
1997 25
1998 24
1999 27
2000 53
2001 55
2002 43
2003 55
2004 86
2005 69
2006 64
2007 52
2008 42
2009 30
2010 25
2011 15
2012 6
2013 4
2014 1
2015 1
2016 1
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
Total 784
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A. de Kruif publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where A. de Kruif sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100
Bar chart with 84 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 29–33 to 442+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 109. Most scientists, 109, have 119–123 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 442+ publications, is where this scientist sits. 29–33 publications: 1 scientist 34–38 publications: 6 scientists 39–43 publications: 17 scientists 44–48 publications: 23 scientists 49–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–58 publications: 44 scientists 59–63 publications: 66 scientists 64–68 publications: 75 scientists 69–73 publications: 71 scientists 74–78 publications: 85 scientists 79–83 publications: 108 scientists 84–88 publications: 105 scientists 89–93 publications: 84 scientists 94–98 publications: 103 scientists 99–103 publications: 97 scientists 104–108 publications: 95 scientists 109–113 publications: 89 scientists 114–118 publications: 88 scientists 119–123 publications: 109 scientists 124–128 publications: 93 scientists 129–133 publications: 89 scientists 134–138 publications: 95 scientists 139–143 publications: 92 scientists 144–148 publications: 80 scientists 149–153 publications: 75 scientists 154–158 publications: 74 scientists 159–163 publications: 67 scientists 164–168 publications: 53 scientists 169–173 publications: 62 scientists 174–178 publications: 63 scientists 179–183 publications: 50 scientists 184–188 publications: 55 scientists 189–193 publications: 50 scientists 194–198 publications: 27 scientists 199–203 publications: 44 scientists 204–208 publications: 31 scientists 209–213 publications: 28 scientists 214–218 publications: 38 scientists 219–223 publications: 33 scientists 224–228 publications: 36 scientists 229–233 publications: 29 scientists 234–238 publications: 35 scientists 239–243 publications: 23 scientists 244–248 publications: 24 scientists 249–253 publications: 29 scientists 254–258 publications: 28 scientists 259–263 publications: 21 scientists 264–268 publications: 25 scientists 269–273 publications: 11 scientists 274–278 publications: 18 scientists 279–283 publications: 13 scientists 284–288 publications: 18 scientists 289–293 publications: 10 scientists 294–298 publications: 12 scientists 299–303 publications: 11 scientists 304–308 publications: 15 scientists 309–313 publications: 14 scientists 314–318 publications: 14 scientists 319–323 publications: 8 scientists 324–328 publications: 8 scientists 329–333 publications: 13 scientists 334–338 publications: 14 scientists 339–343 publications: 13 scientists 344–348 publications: 10 scientists 349–353 publications: 11 scientists 354–358 publications: 5 scientists 359–363 publications: 8 scientists 364–368 publications: 8 scientists 369–373 publications: 6 scientists 374–378 publications: 7 scientists 379–383 publications: 8 scientists 384–388 publications: 3 scientists 389–393 publications: 4 scientists 394–398 publications: 5 scientists 399–403 publications: 8 scientists 404–408 publications: 5 scientists 409–413 publications: 4 scientists 414–418 publications: 3 scientists 419–423 publications: 8 scientists 424–428 publications: 5 scientists 429–433 publications: 3 scientists 434–438 publications: 5 scientists 439–441 publications: 5 scientists 442+ publications: 99 scientists
29–33 publications 442+

This scientist: 573 publications — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.

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Number of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,155 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
29–33 1
34–38 6
39–43 17
44–48 23
49–53 28
54–58 44
59–63 66
64–68 75
69–73 71
74–78 85
79–83 108
84–88 105
89–93 84
94–98 103
99–103 97
104–108 95
109–113 89
114–118 88
119–123 109
124–128 93
129–133 89
134–138 95
139–143 92
144–148 80
149–153 75
154–158 74
159–163 67
164–168 53
169–173 62
174–178 63
179–183 50
184–188 55
189–193 50
194–198 27
199–203 44
204–208 31
209–213 28
214–218 38
219–223 33
224–228 36
229–233 29
234–238 35
239–243 23
244–248 24
249–253 29
254–258 28
259–263 21
264–268 25
269–273 11
274–278 18
279–283 13
284–288 18
289–293 10
294–298 12
299–303 11
304–308 15
309–313 14
314–318 14
319–323 8
324–328 8
329–333 13
334–338 14
339–343 13
344–348 10
349–353 11
354–358 5
359–363 8
364–368 8
369–373 6
374–378 7
379–383 8
384–388 3
389–393 4
394–398 5
399–403 8
404–408 5
409–413 4
414–418 3
419–423 8
424–428 5
429–433 3
434–438 5
439–441 5
442+ 99 573
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A. de Kruif D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where A. de Kruif sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 20 to 77+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 158. Most scientists, 158, have 31 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 77+ D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 20 D-Index: 5 scientists 21 D-Index: 22 scientists 22 D-Index: 31 scientists 23 D-Index: 44 scientists 24 D-Index: 53 scientists 25 D-Index: 66 scientists 26 D-Index: 80 scientists 27 D-Index: 101 scientists 28 D-Index: 106 scientists 29 D-Index: 116 scientists 30 D-Index: 154 scientists 31 D-Index: 158 scientists 32 D-Index: 143 scientists 33 D-Index: 137 scientists 34 D-Index: 126 scientists 35 D-Index: 134 scientists 36 D-Index: 112 scientists 37 D-Index: 115 scientists 38 D-Index: 105 scientists 39 D-Index: 111 scientists 40 D-Index: 107 scientists 41 D-Index: 87 scientists 42 D-Index: 74 scientists 43 D-Index: 62 scientists 44 D-Index: 61 scientists 45 D-Index: 41 scientists 46 D-Index: 51 scientists 47 D-Index: 43 scientists 48 D-Index: 28 scientists 49 D-Index: 47 scientists 50 D-Index: 40 scientists 51 D-Index: 34 scientists 52 D-Index: 33 scientists 53 D-Index: 43 scientists 54 D-Index: 16 scientists 55 D-Index: 32 scientists 56 D-Index: 21 scientists 57 D-Index: 18 scientists 58 D-Index: 28 scientists 59 D-Index: 33 scientists 60 D-Index: 17 scientists 61 D-Index: 21 scientists 62 D-Index: 18 scientists 63 D-Index: 21 scientists 64 D-Index: 9 scientists 65 D-Index: 20 scientists 66 D-Index: 11 scientists 67 D-Index: 16 scientists 68 D-Index: 12 scientists 69 D-Index: 17 scientists 70 D-Index: 13 scientists 71 D-Index: 15 scientists 72 D-Index: 11 scientists 73 D-Index: 11 scientists 74 D-Index: 14 scientists 75 D-Index: 5 scientists 76 D-Index: 6 scientists 77+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 78 D-Index — 97th percentile

97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

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Number of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,155 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
20 5
21 22
22 31
23 44
24 53
25 66
26 80
27 101
28 106
29 116
30 154
31 158
32 143
33 137
34 126
35 134
36 112
37 115
38 105
39 111
40 107
41 87
42 74
43 62
44 61
45 41
46 51
47 43
48 28
49 47
50 40
51 34
52 33
53 43
54 16
55 32
56 21
57 18
58 28
59 33
60 17
61 21
62 18
63 21
64 9
65 20
66 11
67 16
68 12
69 17
70 13
71 15
72 11
73 11
74 14
75 5
76 6
77+ 100 78
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 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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