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A.T.M. van Knegsel is a researcher affiliated with Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Their academic work primarily focuses on agricultural and biological sciences, with significant contributions to biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

Their research spans several subfields, including agronomy and crop science, genetics, animal science and zoology, small animals, and nutrition and dietetics. This multidisciplinary approach supports investigations into diverse aspects of livestock physiology and management.

Main topics addressed in their work cover:

  • Reproductive physiology in livestock
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Effects of environmental stressors on livestock
  • Ruminant nutrition and digestive physiology
  • Animal behavior and welfare studies
  • Livestock management and performance improvement
  • Fatty acid research and health

The research output of A.T.M. van Knegsel includes multiple papers published in various scientific journals. Notable papers include:

  • "Metabolomics of Milk Reflects a Negative Energy Balance in Cows" (2020, Journal of Proteome Research)
  • "Relationship between energy balance and metabolic profiles in plasma and milk of dairy cows in early lactation" (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • "Extending lactation length: consequences for cow, calf, and farmer" (2022, Journal of Animal Science)
  • "Effects of extended voluntary waiting period from calving until first insemination on body condition, milk yield, and lactation persistency" (2021, Journal of Dairy Science)
  • "Fertility and milk production on commercial dairy farms with customized lactation lengths" (2020, Journal of Dairy Science)

The journal venues where this researcher frequently publishes include:

  • Journal of Dairy Science
  • Animals
  • Metabolites
  • Journal of Proteome Research
  • Journal of Animal Science

A.T.M. van Knegsel often collaborates with several co-authors, indicating a networked research environment. Frequent co-authors include:

  • B. Kemp
  • A. Kok
  • R.M.A. Goselink
  • E.E.A. Burgers
  • Edoardo Saccenti

The research addresses complex questions relevant to dairy and livestock science, integrating physiology, genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors to understand and potentially improve livestock reproduction, health, and productivity.

Best Publications

  • Dietary Energy Source in Dairy Cows in Early Lactation: Energy Partitioning and Milk Composition

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;H. van den Brand;J. Dijkstra;W.M. van Straalen

  • Effect of Glucogenic vs. Lipogenic Diets on Energy Balance, Blood Metabolites, and Reproduction in Primiparous and Multiparous Dairy Cows in Early Lactation

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;H. van den Brand;J. Dijkstra;W.M. van Straalen

  • Dietary energy source in dairy cows in early lactation: metabolites and metabolic hormones

    A. T. M van Knegsel;H van den Brand;E. A. M Graat;J Dijkstra

  • Effect of dry period length and dietary energy source on energy balance, milk yield, and milk composition of dairy cows.

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;G.J. Remmelink;S. Jorjong;V. Fievez

  • Short Communication: Elevated Concentrations of Oleic Acid and Long-Chain Fatty Acids in Milk Fat of Multiparous Subclinical Ketotic Cows

    Y.N.T. Van Haelst;A. Beeckman;A.T.M. Van Knegsel;V. Fievez

  • Short communication: Ketone body concentration in milk determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy: Value for the detection of hyperketonemia in dairy cows

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;S.G.A. van der Drift;M. Horneman;A.P.W. de Roos

  • Natural Antibodies Related to Energy Balance in Early Lactation Dairy Cows

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;G. de Vries Reilingh;S. Meulenberg;H. van den Brand

  • Effects of dietary energy source on energy balance, metabolites and reproduction variables in dairy cows in early lactation.

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;H. van den Brand;J. Dijkstra;B. Kemp

  • Milk fatty acids as possible biomarkers to early diagnose elevated concentrations of blood plasma nonesterified fatty acids in dairy cows

    S. Jorjong;A.T.M. van Knegsel;J. Verwaeren;M.Val Lahoz

  • Genetic parameters across lactation for feed intake, fat- and protein-corrected milk, and liveweight in first-parity Holstein cattle.

    C.I.V. Manzanilla Pech;R.F. Veerkamp;M.P.L. Calus;R.L.G. Zom

  • Effect of different dry period lengths on milk production and somatic cell count in subsequent lactations in commercial Dutch dairy herds

    W. Steeneveld;Y.H. Schukken;A.T.M. van Knegsel;H. Hogeveen;H. Hogeveen

  • Effects of reduced intramammary antimicrobial use during the dry period on udder health in Dutch dairy herds

    A. Vanhoudt;K. van Hees-Huijps;A.T.M. van Knegsel;O.C. Sampimon

  • Metabolic adaptation during early lactation: key to cow health, longevity and a sustainable dairy production chain

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;H.M. Hammon;U. Bernabucci;G. Bertoni

  • Effects of dry period length and dietary energy source on metabolic status and hepatic gene expression of dairy cows in early lactation.

    J Chen;Josef Johann Gross;H A van Dorland;G J Remmelink

  • Milk fatty acids as possible biomarkers to diagnose hyperketonemia in early lactation.

    S. Jorjong;A.T.M. van Knegsel;J. Verwaeren;R.M. Bruckmaier

  • Effect of maternal dry period length on colostrum immunoglobulin content and on natural and specific antibody titers in calves

    N. Mayasari;N. Mayasari;G. de Vries Reilingh;M.G.B. Nieuwland;G.J. Remmelink

  • Quality of porcine blastocysts produced in vitro in the presence or absence of GH

    A Kidson;F J Rubio-Pomar;A Van Knegsel;H T A Van Tol

  • Relationship between metabolism and ovarian activity in dairy cows with different dry period lengths.

    J.C. Chen;N.M. Soede;H.A. van Dorland;G.J. Remmelink

  • Technical note: Validation of sensor-recorded lying bouts in lactating dairy cows using a 2-sensor approach

    A. Kok;A.T.M. van Knegsel;C.E. van Middelaar;H. Hogeveen

  • The effect of dry period length and postpartum level of concentrate on milk production, energy balance, and plasma metabolites of dairy cows across the dry period and in early lactation.

    R.J. van Hoeij;J. Dijkstra;Rupert Bruckmaier;Josef Johann Gross

  • Natural antibodies related to metabolic and mammary health in dairy cows

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;M. Hostens;G. de Vries Reilingh;A. Lammers

  • Relationship between metabolic status and behavior in dairy cows in week 4 of lactation

    R J van Hoeij;A Kok;Rupert Bruckmaier;M J Haskell

  • Evaluation of customized dry-period strategies in dairy cows.

    A. Kok;R.J. van Hoeij;B. Kemp;A.T.M. van Knegsel

  • The relation between eating time and feed intake of dairy cows

    R.M. de Mol;R.M.A. Goselink;Johannes van Riel;H.M. Knijn

  • Relation Between Dietary Energy Source and Body Fat Mobilisation and Blood Metabolites in Dairy Cows

    A. van Knegsel;H. van den Brand;R. Jorritsma;J. Dijkstra

  • Comparing techniques to estimate energy expenditure on physical activity in individually housed dairy cows

    M.J.W. Heetkamp;W.J.J. Gerrits;A.T.M. van Knegsel;H. van den Brand

  • Customising lactation length: impact of calving interval, parity, and lactation persistency on milk production of dairy cows

    Eline Burgers;A. Kok;R.M.A. Goselink;A.T.M. van Knegsel

  • 0152 The effect of dry period length and antibiotic treatment at drying off on somatic cell counts across the dry period.

    R. J. Vanhoeij;A. van Knegsel;B. Kemp;T. J. G. M. Lam

  • Effect of dietary energy source on energy balance, metabolic disorders and reproduction in dairy cattle

    A.T.M. van Knegsel;H. van den Brand;J. Dijkstra;S. Tamminga

  • Effect of dry period length and dietary energy source in dairy cows on natural antibody titers and somatic cell count in milk.

    N. Mayasari;W. Rijks;G. de Vries Reilingh;G.J. Remmelink

Frequent Co-Authors

Bas Kemp
Bas Kemp Wageningen University & Research
Rupert M. Bruckmaier
Rupert M. Bruckmaier University of Bern
H. van den Brand
H. van den Brand Wageningen University & Research
Jan Dijkstra
Jan Dijkstra Wageningen University & Research
Henk Hogeveen
Henk Hogeveen Wageningen University & Research
I.J.M. de Boer
I.J.M. de Boer Wageningen University & Research
Theo J.G.M. Lam
Theo J.G.M. Lam Utrecht University
Veerle Fievez
Veerle Fievez Ghent University
Seerp Tamminga
Seerp Tamminga Wageningen University & Research
M.J.W. Heetkamp
M.J.W. Heetkamp Wageningen University & Research

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