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D-Index
50
Citations
9396
World Ranking
610
National Ranking
28

Walter J. J. Gerrits 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 Walter J. J. Gerrits sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 340 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.

Walter J. J. Gerrits 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 Walter J. J. Gerrits sits on this spectrum.

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20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 50 D-Index — 81st percentile

81% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Walter J. J. Gerrits is affiliated with Wageningen University & Research located in the Netherlands. Their academic and research activities are associated primarily with this institution, which is known for its focus on agricultural and environmental sciences.

While specific recent publications and co-authors are not documented, Walter J. J. Gerrits' profile reflects involvement at Wageningen University & Research, a hub for various scientific investigations. The lack of listed papers or citations indicates that detailed publication records are not currently available.

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The information provided suggests a researcher active within an academic setting, potentially involved in interdisciplinary or specialized projects at Wageningen University & Research. However, without further data on specific works, topics, or co-authorship networks, a detailed account of their research focus cannot be established.

Best Publications

  • Nitrate and sulfate: Effective alternative hydrogen sinks for mitigation of ruminal methane production in sheep

    S.M. van Zijderveld;W.J.J. Gerrits;J.A. Apajalahti;J.R. Newbold

  • 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

  • Persistency of methane mitigation by dietary nitrate supplementation in dairy cows.

    S.M. van Zijderveld;W.J.J. Gerrits;J. Dijkstra;J.R. Newbold

  • Modelling the implications of feeding strategy on rumen fermentation and functioning of the rumen wall

    A. Bannink;S. Lopez;W.J.J. Gerrits

  • A generalized Michaelis-Menten equation for the analysis of growth.

    S. López;W. J. J. Gerrits;M. S. Dhanoa

  • 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

  • Effect of roughage source and roughage to concentrate ratio on animal performance and rumen development in veal calves.

    B.J. Suárez;C.G. Van Reenen;N. Stockhofe;J. Dijkstra

  • The impact of low concentrations of aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol or fumonisin in diets on growing pigs and poultry.

    Yueming Dersjant-Li;Martin W.A. Verstegen;Walter J.J. Gerrits

  • Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces methane emission in beef cattle fed sugarcane-based diets

    R. B. A. Hulshof;A. Berndt;W. J. J. Gerrits;J. Dijkstra

  • Relationships between methane production and milk fatty acid profiles in dairy cattle

    J. Dijkstra;S.M. van Zijderveld;J.A. Apajalahti;A. Bannink

  • Effects of supplementing concentrates differing in carbohydrate composition in veal calf diets: II. Rumen development.

    B.J. Suárez;C.G. Van Reenen;W.J.J. Gerrits;N. Stockhofe

  • Effects of Supplementing Concentrates Differing in Carbohydrate Composition in Veal Calf Diets: I. Animal Performance and Rumen Fermentation Characteristics

    B.J. Suárez;C.G. Van Reenen;G. Beldman;J. van Delen

  • Improving digestive utilization of fiber-rich feedstuffs in pigs and poultry by processing and enzyme technologies: A review

    S. de Vries;A.M. Pustjens;H.A. Schols;W.H. Hendriks

  • Amylopectin structure and crystallinity explains variation in digestion kinetics of starches across botanic sources in an in vitro pig model

    Bianca M. J. Martens;Walter J. J. Gerrits;Erik M. A. M. Bruininx;Henk A. Schols

  • Postprandial blood hormone and metabolite concentrations influenced by feeding frequency and feeding level in veal calves

    T. Vicari;J.J.G.C. van den Borne;W.J.J. Gerrits;Y. Zbinden

  • 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

  • Upcycling food leftovers and grass resources through livestock: Impact of livestock system and productivity

    O. van Hal;I.J.M. de Boer;A. Muller;S. de Vries

  • Effect of protein and protein-free energy intake on protein and fat deposition rates in preruminant calves of 80 to 240 kg live weight

    W.J.J. Gerrits;G.H. Tolman;J.W. Schrama;S. Tamminga

  • Effects of a combination of feed additives on methane production, diet digestibility, and animal performance in lactating dairy cows

    S.M. van Zijderveld;B.C.J. Fonken;J. Dijkstra;W.J.J. Gerrits

  • Black soldier fly reared on pig manure : Bioconversion efficiencies, nutrients in the residual material, greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions

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

  • An integrated mathematical model to evaluate nutrient partition in dairy cattle between the animal and its environment

    E Kebreab;J.A.N Mills;L.A Crompton;A Bannink

  • Effects of dietary fibers with different physicochemical properties on feeding motivation in adult female pigs.

    Carol Souza da Silva;Joost J.G.C. van den Borne;Walter J.J. Gerrits;Bas Kemp

  • Quantifying Resistant Starch Using Novel, In Vivo Methodology and the Energetic Utilization of Fermented Starch in Pigs

    Walter J. J. Gerrits;Marlou W. Bosch;Joost J. G. C. van den Borne

  • Analysis of factors to predict piglet body weight at the end of the nursery phase.

    S. P. Paredes;A. J. M. Jansman;M. W. A. Verstegen;A. Awati

  • Variation in rumen fermentation and the rumen wall during the transition period in dairy cows

    A. Bannink;W.J.J. Gerrits;J. Dijkstra

  • Effects of Feeding Frequency and Feeding Level on Nutrient Utilization in Heavy Preruminant Calves

    J.J.G.C. van den Borne;M.W.A. Verstegen;S.J.J. Alferink;R.M.M. Giebels

  • 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

  • Resistant Starch Induces Catabolic but Suppresses Immune and Cell Division Pathways and Changes the Microbiome in the Proximal Colon of Male Pigs

    Daniëlle Haenen;Carol Souza da Silva;Jing Zhang;Sietse Jan Koopmans

Frequent Co-Authors

Jan Dijkstra
Jan Dijkstra Wageningen University & Research
Martin W. A. Verstegen
Martin W. A. Verstegen Wageningen University & Research
Bas Kemp
Bas Kemp Wageningen University & Research
M.J.W. Heetkamp
M.J.W. Heetkamp Wageningen University & Research
Eddie A.M. Bokkers
Eddie A.M. Bokkers Wageningen University & Research
Henk A. Schols
Henk A. Schols Wageningen University & Research
Johan W. Schrama
Johan W. Schrama Wageningen University & Research
C.G. van Reenen
C.G. van Reenen Wageningen University & Research
J. Elizabeth Bolhuis
J. Elizabeth Bolhuis Wageningen University & Research
Wouter H. Hendriks
Wouter H. Hendriks Wageningen University & Research

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