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Netherlands
2025

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
67
Citations
13409
World Ranking
215
National Ranking
12

H. Bovenhuis 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 H. Bovenhuis sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 345 publications — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

H. Bovenhuis 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 H. Bovenhuis sits on this spectrum.

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: 67 D-Index — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

H. Bovenhuis is affiliated with Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Their research spans various fields primarily related to biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, agricultural and biological sciences. Within these domains, their work focuses particularly on genetics, agronomy and crop science, animal science and zoology, as well as cancer research.

The scientist's research explores several key topics, including:

  • Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
  • Digestive system and related health
  • Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
  • Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research

Bovenhuis has co-authored papers with several researchers, including Angela Costa, Mauro Penasa, Lachlan Ayres, and M.P.L. Calus, reflecting collaboration across studies in genetics, livestock health, and related biological sciences.

Their published work includes contributions to diverse academic venues, notably:

  • Wageningen University and Researchcenter Publications (Wageningen University & Research)
  • Journal of Theoretical Biology

Two recent papers highlight the scope of their research. One, published in 2020, is titled "Changes in lactose content of milk as indicators of longevity and udder health in Holstein cows", appearing in Wageningen University and Researchcenter Publications. Another paper from 2025, "A single-locus quantitative genetic model incorporating DNA methylation", was published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology.

Bovenhuis's work frequently addresses genetic factors affecting livestock, particularly dairy cows, with an emphasis on milk quality and udder health, alongside broader genetic and epigenetic models. These studies contribute to understanding how environmental and molecular mechanisms impact animal health and productive longevity.

The combination of genetics, agricultural science, and molecular biology in their research shows an interdisciplinary approach to issues relevant to both animal science and molecular cancer research. Their involvement in multiple subfields and topics illustrates a broad and integrated research portfolio.

Best Publications

  • A genetic variation map for chicken with 2.8 million single-nucleotide polymorphisms

    Gane Ka Shu Wong;Gane Ka Shu Wong;Gane Ka Shu Wong;Bin Liu;Jun Wang;Jun Wang;Yong Zhang;Yong Zhang

  • Associations between milk protein polymorphisms and milk production traits

    Henk Bovenhuis;Johan A.M. Van Arendonk;Siem Korver

  • Effects of milk protein variants on the protein composition of bovine milk.

    J.M.L. Heck;A. Schennink;H.J.F. van Valenberg;H. Bovenhuis

  • Effect of lactation stage and energy status on milk fat composition of Holstein-Friesian cows

    W.M. Stoop;H. Bovenhuis;J.M.L. Heck;J.A.M. van Arendonk

  • Quantitative trait loci analysis for five milk production traits on chromosome six in the Dutch Holstein-Friesian population.

    R.J. Spelman;W. Coppieters;L. Karim;J.A.M. van Arendonk

  • DGAT1 underlies large genetic variation in milk‐fat composition of dairy cows

    A. Schennink;W. M. Stoop;M. H. P. W. Visker;J. M. L. Heck

  • Genetic parameters for major milk fatty acids and milk production traits of Dutch Holstein-Friesians.

    W.M. Stoop;J.A.M. van Arendonk;J.M.L. Heck;H.J.F. van Valenberg

  • Milk Fatty Acid Unsaturation: Genetic Parameters and Effects of Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase (SCD1) and Acyl CoA: Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1)

    A. Schennink;J.M.L. Heck;H. Bovenhuis;M.H.P.W. Visker

  • Whole genome scan to detect quantitative trait loci for conformation and functional traits in dairy cattle

    C. Schrooten;H. Bovenhuis;W. Coppieters;J.A.M. Van Arendonk

  • Genetic parameters for fillet traits and body measurements in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)

    Marc J.M. Rutten;Henk Bovenhuis;Hans Komen

  • Genome-wide association of milk fatty acids in Dutch dairy cattle

    Aniek C Bouwman;Henk Bovenhuis;Marleen H P W Visker;Johan A M van Arendonk

  • Whole genome scan in chickens for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and feed efficiency.

    J.B.C.H.M. van Kaam;M.A.M. Groenen;H. Bovenhuis;A. Veenendaal

  • Heritability of cold tolerance in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, juveniles

    Harrison Charo-Karisa;Harrison Charo-Karisa;Mahmoud A. Rezk;Henk Bovenhuis;Hans Komen

  • Effect of polymorphisms in the FASN, OLR1, PPARGC1A, PRL and STAT5A genes on bovine milk-fat composition

    A. Schennink;H. Bovenhuis;K. M. Léon-Kloosterziel;J. A. M. Van Arendonk

  • Genetic parameters for milk urea nitrogen in relation to milk production traits.

    W.M. Stoop;H. Bovenhuis;J.A.M. van Arendonk

  • Modeling fillet traits based on body measurements in three Nile tilapia strains (Oreochromis niloticus L.).

    Marc J.M Rutten;Henk Bovenhuis;Hans Komen

  • Predicting bovine milk fat composition using infrared spectroscopy based on milk samples collected in winter and summer

    M.J.M. Rutten;H. Bovenhuis;K.A. Hettinga;H.J.F. van Valenberg

  • Heritability estimates and response to selection for growth of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in low-input earthen ponds

    Harrison Charo-Karisa;Harrison Charo-Karisa;Hans Komen;Mahmoud A. Rezk;Raul W. Ponzoni

  • Longitudinal genetic analysis of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) body weight using a random regression model

    Marc J.M. Rutten;Hans Komen;Henk Bovenhuis

  • Heritability of feather pecking and open-field response of laying hens at two different ages

    TB Rodenburg;AJ Buitenhuis;B Ask;KA Uitdehaag

  • Whole genome scan for quantitative trait loci affecting body weight in chickens using a three generation design

    J.B.C.H.M. van Kaam;J.A.M. van Arendonk;M.A.M. Groenen;H. Bovenhuis

Frequent Co-Authors

J.A.M. van Arendonk
J.A.M. van Arendonk Wageningen University & Research
Martien A. M. Groenen
Martien A. M. Groenen Wageningen University & Research
J.J. van der Poel
J.J. van der Poel Wageningen University & Research
Richard P. M. A. Crooijmans
Richard P. M. A. Crooijmans Wageningen University & Research
Piter Bijma
Piter Bijma Wageningen University & Research
T.B. Rodenburg
T.B. Rodenburg Utrecht University
Paul Koene
Paul Koene Wageningen University & Research
Dirk-Jan de Koning
Dirk-Jan de Koning Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Roel F. Veerkamp
Roel F. Veerkamp Wageningen University & Research

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