Animal Production Systems Group
Research of the Animal Production Systems Group focuses on unravelling the complexity of livestock systems, and exploring trade-offs and synergies of innovations regarding environmental impact, animal welfare, and economic viability, to design a more sustainable future
Chair holder
News
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Rianne van Zandbrink: The farmers in PAVEx are inspired by target-driven management
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Positive Animal Welfare Team use Research Award for fruitful retreat
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Cum laude PhD degree awarded to Jacinta Bus
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Polder rice in the Netherlands: will it succeed this year?
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Positive Animal Welfare Team nominated for Research Award
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Can grazing cows tackle climate change?
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Hardly any difference between animal and human welfare
Education
In our specialisation students learn to describe, analyse and explore the role of livestock in sustainable food systems.
Research themes
Latest publications
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The effect of alternative agricultural practices on soil biodiversity of bacteria, fungi, nematodes and earthworms : A review
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How to use residual biomass streams in circular food systems to minimise land use or GHG emissions
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Assessing nitrogen circularity in food systems in the North China Plain
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Farming practices to enhance biodiversity across biomes: a systematic review
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Unveiling the economic and environmental impact of policies to promote animal feed for a circular food system