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38
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6423
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1361
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46

Overview

F. van Knapen is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands and specializes in research spanning Agricultural and Biological Sciences as well as Environmental Science. Their work focuses predominantly on several subfields, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Insect Science, and Ecology.

The main topics addressed in their research include Plant and Animal Studies, Insect and Pesticide Research, and Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies. These areas reflect a comprehensive approach to understanding ecological interactions and agricultural ecosystems.

The scientist has contributed to at least one recent publication:

  • Sentinel prey settings differ in their ability to distinguish organic from conventional apple orchards and in their sensitivity to weather conditions during field exposure, 2025, published in Biological Control

Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Claire Lavigne
  • Bertrand Gauffre
  • Cécile Thomas
  • Jean-Charles Bouvier
  • Xavier Said

F. van Knapen's research is often published in venues such as Biological Control, reflecting their specialized interest in ecological management and biological intervention within agricultural settings.

Best Publications

  • Role of volatile fatty acids in development of the cecal microflora in broiler chickens during growth.

    P.W.J.J. van der Wielen;S. Biesterveld;S. Notermans;H. Hofstra

  • International Commission on Trichinellosis: Recommendations on methods for the control of Trichinella in domestic and wild animals intended for human consumption.

    H.R Gamble;A.S Bessonov;K Cuperlovic;A.A Gajadhar

  • Identification and quantification of risk factors in animal management and transport regarding Salmonella spp. in pigs

    B.R. Berends;H.A.P. Urlings;J.M.A. Snijders;F. Van Knapen

  • Identification and quantification of risk factors regarding Salmonella spp. on pork carcasses

    B.R. Berends;F. Van Knapen;J.M.A. Snijders;D.A.A. Mossel

  • Effect of Organic Acids in Drinking Water for Young Broilers on Campylobacter Infection, Volatile Fatty Acid Production, Gut Microflora and Histological Cell Changes

    P. Chaveerach;D. A. Keuzenkamp;L. J. A. Lipman;F. Van Knapen

  • Spatial and Temporal Variation of the Intestinal Bacterial Community in Commercially Raised Broiler Chickens During Growth

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  • Quantitative assessment of infection risk from exposure to waterborne pathogens in urban floodwater

    H. de Man;H.H.J.L. van den Berg;E.J.T.M. Leenen;J.F. Schijven

  • Impact on human health of Salmonella spp. on pork in The Netherlands and the anticipated effects of some currently proposed control strategies

    B.R Berends;F Van Knapen;D.A.A Mossel;S.A Burt

  • In vitro study on the effect of organic acids on Campylobacter jejuni/coli populations in mixtures of water and feed

    P. Chaveerach;D.A. Keuzenkamp;H.A.P. Urlings;L.J.A. Lipman

  • Salmonella in slaughter pigs : prevalence, serotypes and critical control points during slaughter in two slaughterhouses

    M Swanenburg;H.A.P Urlings;J.M.A Snijders;D.A Keuzenkamp

  • Survival and resuscitation of ten strains of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli under acid conditions.

    P. Chaveerach;P. Chaveerach;A. A. H. M. ter Huurne;L. J. A. Lipman;F. van Knapen

  • Effect of acidified feed on susceptibility of broiler chickens to intestinal infection by Campylobacter and Salmonella.

    L. Heres;B. Engel;H.A.P. Urlings;H.A.P. Urlings;J.A. Wagenaar

  • The effect of electrical stimulation on the water-holding capacity and protein denaturation of two bovine muscles

    M.J.A. den Hertog-Meischke;F.J.M. Smulders;J.G. van Logtestijn;F. van Knapen

  • Comparison of Giardia isolates from different laboratories by isoenzyme analysis and recombinant DNA probes.

    W. L. Homan;F. H. J. van Enckevort;L. Limper;G. J. J. M. van Eys

  • Salmonella in slaughter pigs: the effect of logistic slaughter procedures of pigs on the prevalence of Salmonella in pork

    M. Swanenburg;P.J. van der Wolf;H.A.P. Urlings;J.M.A. Snijders

  • Antagonistic activities of several bacteria on in vitro growth of 10 strains of Campylobacter jejuni/coli.

    P Chaveerach;L.J.A Lipman;F van Knapen

  • Characterization of Giardia duodenalis by polymerase-chain-reaction fingerprinting

    W L Homan;M Gilsing;H Bentala;L Limper

  • Monitoring of transmission of Salmonella enterica serovars in pigs using bacteriological and serological detection methods.

    R.L van Winsen;A van Nes;D Keuzenkamp;H.A.P Urlings

  • Fermented liquid feed reduces susceptibility of broilers for Salmonella enteritidis

    L Heres;B Engel;F van Knapen;M C M de Jong

  • Comparison of the internal transcribed spacer, ITS 1, from Toxoplasma gondii isolates and Neospora caninum

    W L Homan;L Limper;M Verlaan;A Borst

  • Visceral larva migrans: Examinations by means of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of human sera for antibodies to excretory-secretory antigens of the second-stage larvae ofToxocara canis

    F. van Knapen;J. van Leusden;A. M. Polderman;J. H. Franchimont

  • Prevalence of antibodies to toxoplasma gondii in cattle and swine in the Netherlands: Towards an integrated control of livestock production

    F. van Knapen;A.F.T. Kremers;J.H. Franchimont;U. Narucka

  • Prevalence of antibodies to toxoplasma in farm animals in the Netherlands and its implication for meat inspection.

    F van Knapen;J H Franchimont;G van der Lugt

  • Quantification of Horizontal Transmission of Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis Bacteria in Pair-Housed Groups of Laying Hens

    M. E. Thomas;D. Klinkenberg;G. Ejeta;F. Van Knapen

  • Control of trichinellosis by inspection and farm management practices.

    F van Knapen

  • Comparison of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with three other methods for the detection of Trichinella spiralis infections in pigs

    F. Van Knapen;J.H. Franchimont;E.J. Ruitenberg;B. Baldelli

  • Prevalence of antibodies against Ascaris suum and its association with allergic manifestations in 4-year-old children in The Netherlands: the PIAMA birth cohort study.

    E. Pinelli;S. M. Willers;D. Hoek;H. A. Smit

  • Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) as a diagnostic method for Trichinella spiralis infections in pigs

    E.J. Ruitenberg;F. Van Knapen

  • Effect of administration of Lactobacillus crispatus, Clostridium lactatifermentans and dietary lactose on the development of the normal microflora and volatile fatty acids in the caeca of broiler chicks

    P W J J van der Wielen;F van Knapen;S Biesterveld

  • Evaluation of laboratory diagnosis of toxoplasmosis by means of an ELISA-triple test. Detection of class specific IgG, IgM and circulating antigen.

    F. van Knapen;S. O. Panggabean;J. van Leusden

  • Food-borne parasitic infections-a review.

    E.J. Ruitenberg;F. Van Knapen;J.W. Weiss

  • It should not get even more crazy

    F. van Knapen

Frequent Co-Authors

Bas Engel
Bas Engel Wageningen University & Research
Jaap A. Wagenaar
Jaap A. Wagenaar Utrecht University
Elisabeth A.M. Graat
Elisabeth A.M. Graat Wageningen University & Research
Johannes G. Kusters
Johannes G. Kusters Utrecht University
Dirkje S. Postma
Dirkje S. Postma University Medical Center Groningen
Annemarie Bouma
Annemarie Bouma Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
M. Eysker
M. Eysker Utrecht University
Jan Arend Stegeman
Jan Arend Stegeman Utrecht University
Harm W. Ploeger
Harm W. Ploeger Utrecht University
Jack F. Schijven
Jack F. Schijven Utrecht University

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