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Jeroen Dewulf

Jeroen Dewulf

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Animal Science and Veterinary
Belgium
2026

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
85
Citations
21368
World Ranking
49
National Ranking
4

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Jeroen Dewulf is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and specializes in Agricultural and Biological Sciences with a publication record spanning 93 papers in this field. Their research encompasses several subfields including Agronomy and Crop Science, Pollution, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Medicine, and Animal Science and Zoology.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the study of topics such as Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts, Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, Microbial Infections and Disease Research, Insect and Pesticide Research, Viral Gastroenteritis Research and Epidemiology, and Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies.

Dewulf's publication venues include multiple papers in the following journals and periodicals:

  • Antibiotics
  • Animals
  • Preventive Veterinary Medicine
  • Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift
  • Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Their recent scholarly papers include:

  • Antimicrobial Usage and Resistance in Companion Animals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Three European Countries, 2020, Antibiotics
  • Monitoring of Farm-Level Antimicrobial Use to Guide Stewardship: Overview of Existing Systems and Analysis of Key Components and Processes, 2020, Frontiers in Veterinary Science
  • Farm Dust Resistomes and Bacterial Microbiomes in European Poultry and Pig Farms, 2020, Environment International
  • Genomic Evolution of Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli, 2021, Scientific Reports
  • Can Improved Farm Biosecurity Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials in Food Animals? A Scoping Review, 2023, Antibiotics

Frequent collaborators in their research include Ilias Chantziaras, Moniek Ringenier, Dominiek Maes, Nele Caekebeke, and Philip Joosten. These coauthors have worked closely with Dewulf on numerous projects, reflecting a consistent collaborative network.

In addition to journal articles, Dewulf has contributed to book publications, including a title published by CABI eBooks in 2024, "Biosecurity for Livestock Diseases in Europe."

Best Publications

  • Antimicrobial resistance in the food chain: a review.

    Claire Verraes;Sigrid Van Boxstael;Eva Van Meervenne;Els Van Coillie

  • Correlation between veterinary antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals: a report on seven countries

    Ilias Chantziaras;Filip Boyen;Bénédicte Callens;Jeroen Dewulf

  • Abundance and diversity of the faecal resistome in slaughter pigs and broilers in nine European countries.

    Patrick Munk;Berith Elkær Knudsen;Oksana Lukjacenko;Ana Sofia Ribeiro Duarte

  • 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

  • Diversity of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases and Class C β-Lactamases among Cloacal Escherichia coli Isolates in Belgian Broiler Farms

    Annemieke Smet;An Martel;Davy Persoons;Jeroen Dewulf

  • Broad-spectrum β-lactamases among Enterobacteriaceae of animal origin: molecular aspects, mobility and impact on public health

    Annemieke Smet;An Martel;Davy Persoons;Jeroen Dewulf

  • Relationship between biosecurity and production/antimicrobial treatment characteristics in pig herds

    M. Laanen;D. Persoons;S. Ribbens;E. de Jong

  • Prophylactic and metaphylactic antimicrobial use in Belgian fattening pig herds.

    Bénédicte Callens;Davy Persoons;Dominiek Maes;Maria Laanen

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

    Tom Timmerman;Jeroen Dewulf;Boudewijn Catry;Bianca Feyen

  • The impact of different housing systems on egg safety and quality

    P. S. Holt;R. H. Davies;J. Dewulf;R. K. Gast

  • Effects of Xylo-Oligosaccharides on Broiler Chicken Performance and Microbiota

    C. De Maesschalck;V. Eeckhaut;L. Maertens;L. De Lange

  • Prospective study on quantitative and qualitative antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug use in white veal calves

    Bart Pardon;Boudewijn Catry;Jeroen Dewulf;Davy Persoons

  • Salmonella control in poultry flocks and its public health impact

    Kostas Koutsoumanis;Ana Allende;Avelino Alvarez-Ordóñez

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in poultry.

    Davy Persoons;Sebastiaan Van Hoorebeke;Katleen Hermans;Patrick Butaye

  • Control of Clostridium perfringens-induced necrotic enteritis in broilers by target-released butyric acid, fatty acids and essential oils

    L. Timbermont;A. Lanckriet;J. Dewulf;N. Nollet

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

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

  • Quantification of gut lesions in a subclinical necrotic enteritis model

    Ahmad R Gholamiandehkordi;Leen Timbermont;Anouk Lanckriet;Wim Van Den Broeck

  • Guidance on the Selection of Appropriate Indicators for Quantification of Antimicrobial Usage in Humans and Animals

    L Collineau;C Belloc;Kdc Stärk;A Hémonic

  • 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

  • Biocheck.UGent: A quantitative tool to measure biosecurity at broiler farms and the relationship with technical performances and antimicrobial use

    Philippe Gelaude;Marjolijn Schlepers;Marc Verlinden;Maria Laanen

  • Longitudinal study on morbidity and mortality in white veal calves in Belgium

    Bart Pardon;Koen De Bleecker;Miel Hostens;Jozefien Callens

  • Evaluation of the relationship between the biosecurity status, production parameters, herd characteristics and antimicrobial usage in farrow-to-finish pig production in four EU countries

    Merel Postma;Annette Backhans;Annette Backhans;Lucie Collineau;Svenja Loesken

  • Coated fatty acids alter virulence properties of Salmonella Typhimurium and decrease intestinal colonization of pigs

    F. Boyen;F. Haesebrouck;A. Vanparys;J. Volf

  • Moderate Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolates from Lettuce, Irrigation Water, and Soil

    Kevin Holvoet;Imca Sampers;Benedicte Callens;Jeroen Dewulf

  • Perceptions of antimicrobial usage, antimicrobial resistance and policy measures to reduce antimicrobial usage in convenient samples of Belgian, French, German, Swedish and Swiss pig farmers.

    V.H.M. Visschers;A. Backhans;L. Collineau;D. Iten

  • A cross-sectional study of risk factors associated with pulmonary lesions in pigs at slaughter.

    Tom Meyns;Jan Van Steelant;Emily Rolly;Jeroen Dewulf

  • Risk factors for equine postoperative ileus and effectiveness of prophylactic lidocaine.

    Sara Torfs;Catherine Delesalle;Jeroen Dewulf;Lindsey Devisscher

  • Comparison of transmission of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in vaccinated and non-vaccinated populations.

    Tom Meyns;Jeroen Dewulf;Aart de Kruif;Dries Calus

Frequent Co-Authors

Dominiek Maes
Dominiek Maes Ghent University
Freddy Haesebrouck
Freddy Haesebrouck Ghent University
A. de Kruif
A. de Kruif Ghent University
Patrick Butaye
Patrick Butaye City University of Hong Kong
Marc Heyndrickx
Marc Heyndrickx Ghent University
Richard Ducatelle
Richard Ducatelle Ghent University
Lieve Herman
Lieve Herman Flemish Community
An Martel
An Martel Ghent University
Ann Van Soom
Ann Van Soom Ghent University
Frank Pasmans
Frank Pasmans Ghent University

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