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Veerle Bruggeman

Veerle Bruggeman

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
42
Citations
5576
World Ranking
1029
National Ranking
30

Veerle Bruggeman 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 Veerle Bruggeman sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 102 publications — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Veerle Bruggeman 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 Veerle Bruggeman 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: 42 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Veerle Bruggeman is affiliated with KU Leuven in Belgium.

Best Publications

  • Effects of egg storage time on spread of hatch, chick quality, and chick juvenile growth.

    K. Tona;F. Bamelis;B. De Ketelaere;V. Bruggeman

  • Effects of Age of Broiler Breeders and Egg Storage on Egg Quality, Hatchability, Chick Quality, Chick Weight, and Chick Posthatch Growth to Forty-Two Days

    K. Tona;O. Onagbesan;B. De Ketelaere;E. Decuypere

  • The day-old chick: a crucial hinge between breeders and broilers

    E. Decuypere;K. Tona;V. Bruggeman;F. Bamelis

  • Critical Assessment of Chick Quality Measurements as an Indicator of Posthatch Performance

    Hilke Willemsen;Nadia Everaert;Anouck Witters;L De Smit

  • Effects of Thermal Manipulation During Early and Late Embryogenesis on Thermotolerance and Breast Muscle Characteristics in Broiler Chickens

    A Collin;C Berri;S Tesseraud;F. E. Requena Rodon

  • Delay in feed access and spread of hatch: importance of early nutrition

    H. Willemsen;M. Debonne;Quirine Swennen;N. Everaert

  • Intra-ovarian growth factors regulating ovarian function in avian species: a review.

    Okanlawon Onagbesan;Veerle Bruggeman;Eddy Decuypere

  • The Endocrine Interface of Environmental and Egg Factors Affecting Chick Quality

    Eddy Decuypere;Veerle Bruggeman

  • The effects of the spread of hatch and interaction with delayed feed access after hatch on broiler performance until seven days of age

    Christine Careghi;Kokou Tona;Okanlawon Onagbesan;Johan Buyse

  • Relationship Between Broiler Breeder’s Age and Egg Weight Loss and Embryonic Mortality During Incubation in Large-Scale Conditions

    Kokou Tona;Flip Bamelis;W Coucke;Veerle Bruggeman

  • Effect of thermal conditioning during embryonic development on aspects of physiological responses of broilers to heat stress

    V.B.M. Moraes;R.D. Malheiros;V. Bruggeman;Anne Collin

  • Developmental endocrinology of the reproductive axis in the chicken embryo

    Veerle Bruggeman;Pieter Van As;Eddy Decuypere

  • Effects of timing and duration of feed restriction during rearing on reproductive characteristics in broiler breeder females

    Veerle Bruggeman;O Onagbesan;E D'Hondt;Nadine Buys

  • Comparison of Embryo Physiological Parameters During Incubation, Chick Quality, and Growth Performance of Three Lines of Broiler Breeders Differing in Genetic Composition and Growth Rate

    Kokou Tona;OM Onagbesan;Y Jego;B Kamers

  • The broiler breeder paradox: ethical, genetic and physiological perspectives, and suggestions for solutions.

    E. Decuypere;V. Bruggeman;Nadia Everaert;Yue Li

  • Effects of genotype and feed allowance on plasma luteinizing hormones, follicle-stimulating hormones, progesterone, estradiol levels, follicle differentiation, and egg production rates of broiler breeder hens.

    OM Onagbesan;S Metayer;Kokou Tona;J Williams

  • Embryonic developmental plasticity of the chick: Increased CO2 during early stages of incubation changes the developmental trajectories during prenatal and postnatal growth

    Lieve De Smit;Veerle Bruggeman;Jacob K. Tona;Marianne Debonne

  • Day-old chick quality: Relationship to hatching egg quality, adequate incubation practice and prediction of broiler performance

    Kokou Tona;Veerle Bruggeman;Okanlawon Onagbesan;Flip Bamelis

  • The effect of timing of thermal conditioning during incubation on embryo physiological parameters and its relationship to thermotolerance in adult broiler chickens

    V.M.B. Moraes;R.D. Malheiros;V. Bruggeman;A. Collin

  • Acclimation to Heat During Incubation. 1. Embryonic Morphological Traits, Blood Biochemistry, and Hatching Performance

    S Yalçin;M Cabuk;Veerle Bruggeman;E Babacanoglu

  • Effects of ad libitum feeding on performance of different strains of broiler breeders

    A Heck;Okanlawon Onagbesan;Kokou Tona;S Metayer

  • Effect of chronic hypoxia during embryonic development on physiological functioning and on hatching and post-hatching parameters related to ascites syndrome in broiler chickens.

    Mohammad Hassanzadeh;M. H. Bozorgmehri Fard;Johan Buyse;Veerle Bruggeman

  • Gas exchange during storage and incubation of Avian eggs: effects on embryogenesis, hatchability, chick quality and post-hatch growth

    Okanlawon Onagbesan;Veerle Bruggeman;L De Smit;Marian Debonne

  • Vinculin and cellular retinol-binding protein-1 are markers for quiescent and activated hepatic stellate cells in formalin-fixed paraffin embedded human liver.

    Elke Van Rossen;Sara Vander Borght;Leo Adrianus van Grunsven;Hendrik Reynaert

Frequent Co-Authors

Okanlawon Onagbesan
Okanlawon Onagbesan Federal University of Agriculture
Kokou Tona
Kokou Tona University of Lomé
Johan Buyse
Johan Buyse KU Leuven
Veerle Darras
Veerle Darras KU Leuven
Anne Collin
Anne Collin INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Paul B. Siegel
Paul B. Siegel Virginia Tech
Servet Yalçin
Servet Yalçin United States Department of Agriculture
Michel Picard
Michel Picard INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

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Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in expanding their expertise beyond traditional Animal Science and Veterinary studies, various related online degrees offer valuable career opportunities. Programs with robust accreditation ensure quality education, such as nasp accredited programs, which cater to students pursuing school psychology careers. These programs emphasize understanding behavior and mental health, skills that are increasingly relevant in animal behavior studies and therapy.

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Furthermore, programs like an online masters in marriage and family therapy offer skills in individual and family dynamics, valuable in holistic approaches to animal care environments and client relationships. These related pathways expand career prospects and enrich the interdisciplinary knowledge base of Animal Science and Veterinary students.

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