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M.J.W. Heetkamp is affiliated with Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Their research focuses primarily on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a particular emphasis on Animal Science and Zoology, Agronomy and Crop Science, and Insect Science. The scientist's work spans various topics including Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Insect Utilization and Effects, Environmental Sustainability in Business, Animal and Plant Science Education, Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects, Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery, and Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth.

Heetkamp has contributed to multiple publications across several recognized scientific venues. These include:

  • animal
  • Journal of Cleaner Production
  • Poultry Science
  • HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)
  • Wageningen University and Researchcenter Publications (Wageningen University & Research)

Their recent papers encompass studies on topics such as bioconversion efficiencies and environmental emissions related to black soldier fly rearing, embryonic development influenced by trace minerals and eggshell translucency, and the impacts of incubation conditions on broiler chicken embryo development. Specific publications include:

  • Bioconversion efficiencies, greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions during black soldier fly rearing - A mass balance approach, 2020, Journal of Cleaner Production
  • Effects of trace minerals source in the broiler breeder diet and eggshell translucency on embryonic development of the offspring, 2022, Poultry Science
  • Interaction between eggshell temperature and carbon dioxide concentration after day 8 of incubation on broiler chicken embryo development, 2021, animal
  • Effects of oxygen concentration during incubation and broiler breeder age on embryonic heat production, chicken development, and 7-day performance, 2021, animal
  • Respiratory chamber facility, 2020, HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)

Frequent co-authors collaborate with Heetkamp in areas related to poultry and animal science, including:

  • H. van den Brand
  • I. van den Anker
  • B. Kemp
  • R. Molenaar
  • Alejandro Parodi

Best Publications

  • An exploration on greenhouse gas and ammonia production by insect species suitable for animal or human consumption.

    Dennis G. A. B. Oonincx;Joost van Itterbeeck;Marcel J. W. Heetkamp;Henry van den Brand

  • Effects of increasing temperatures on physiological changes in pigs at different relative humidities.

    T. T. T. Huynh;A. J. A. Aarnink;M. W. A. Verstegen;W. J. J. Gerrits

  • Thermal behaviour of growing pigs in response to high temperature and humidity

    T.T.T. Huynh;T.T.T. Huynh;A.J.A. Aarnink;W.J.J. Gerrits;M.J.H. Heetkamp

  • Carbon Dioxide Production in Animal Houses: A literature review

    S. Pedersen;V. Blanes-Vidal;H. Joergensen;A. Chwalibog

  • 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

  • Effects of Eggshell Temperature and Oxygen Concentration on Embryo Growth and Metabolism During Incubation

    A. Lourens;H. van den Brand;M. J. W. Heetkamp;R. Meijerhof

  • Effect of Egg Size on Heat Production and the Transition of Energy From Egg to Hatchling

    A. Lourens;R. Molenaar;H. van den Brand;M. J. W. Heetkamp

  • Temperature and body weight affect fouling of pig pens

    A.J.A. Aarnink;J.W. Schrama;M.J.W. Heetkamp;J. Stefanowska

  • Bioconversion efficiencies, greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions during black soldier fly rearing – A mass balance approach

    Alejandro Parodi;Imke J.M. De Boer;Walter J.J. Gerrits;Joop J.A. Van Loon

  • Effects of cold stress on immune responses and body weight of chicken lines divergently selected for antibody responses to sheep red blood cells

    B. N. Hangalapura;M. G. B. Nieuwland;G. De Vries Reilingh;M. J. W. Heetkamp

  • Energy balance of lactating primiparous sows as affected by feeding level and dietary energy source.

    H. van den Brand;M. J. W. Heetkamp;N. M. Soede;J. W. Schrama

  • The energetic value of nonstarch polysaccharides in relation to physical activity in group-housed, growing pigs.

    J.W. Schrama;M.W. Bosch;M.W.A. Verstegen;A.H.P.M. Vorselaars

  • Dietary betaine supplementation affects energy metabolism of pigs

    J. W. Schrama;M. J. W. Heetkamp;P. H. Simmins;W. J. J. Gerrits

  • Effects of dietary fermentable carbohydrates on energy metabolism in group-housed sows.

    M. M. J. A. Rijnen;M. W. A. Verstegen;M. J. W. Heetkamp;J. Haaksma

  • Effect of eggshell temperature and oxygen concentration on survival rate and nutrient utilization in chicken embryos

    R. Molenaar;R. Meijerhof;I. van den Anker;M.J.W. Heetkamp

  • Synchronising the availability of amino acids and glucose increases protein retention in pigs

    J. J. G. C. van den Borne;J. W. Schrama;M. J. W. Heetkamp;M. W. A. Verstegen

  • Mineral Absorption and Excretion as Affected by Microbial Phytase, and their Effect on Energy Metabolism in Young Piglets

    Arie K. Kies;Arie K. Kies;Walter J. J. Gerrits;Johan W. Schrama;Marcel J. W. Heetkamp

  • Effects of dietary fermentable carbohydrates on behavior and heat production in group-housed sows

    M. M. J. A. Rijnen;M. W. A. Verstegen;M. J. W. Heetkamp;J. Haaksma

  • Backtest type and housing condition of pigs influence energy metabolism

    N.A. Geverink;M.J.W. Heetkamp;W.G.P. Schouten;V.M. Wiegant

  • Evaporative heat loss from group-housed growing pigs at high ambient temperatures

    T.T.T. Huynh;A.J.A. Aarnink;M.J.W. Heetkamp;M.W.A. Verstegen

  • Design of climate respiration chambers, adjustable to the metabolic mass of subjects

    M.J.W. Heetkamp;S.J.J. Alferink;T. Zandstra;P. Hendriks

Frequent Co-Authors

H. van den Brand
H. van den Brand Wageningen University & Research
Johan W. Schrama
Johan W. Schrama Wageningen University & Research
Bas Kemp
Bas Kemp Wageningen University & Research
Walter J. J. Gerrits
Walter J. J. Gerrits Wageningen University & Research
Martin W. A. Verstegen
Martin W. A. Verstegen Wageningen University & Research
André J.A. Aarnink
André J.A. Aarnink Wageningen University & Research
A.T.M. van Knegsel
A.T.M. van Knegsel Wageningen University & Research
Jan Dijkstra
Jan Dijkstra Wageningen University & Research
Joop J. A. van Loon
Joop J. A. van Loon Wageningen University & Research
I.J.M. de Boer
I.J.M. de Boer Wageningen University & Research

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