Sustainable processing of the Dutch manure surplus into applicable, market-conform minerals and organic fertilizers offers a promising perspective for promoting circular agriculture and horticulture. However, the use of circular fertilizers in Dutch agriculture and horticulture is still limited. Primary …

Dierenwelzijn gaat niet alleen over dieren. Het gaat minstens zo veel over mensen: hoe we kijken, welke aannames we doen en welke keuzes we maken. Binnen het lectorenplatform Dierwaardigheid in praktijk (DiP) werken meerdere hogescholen samen aan precies dát spanningsveld tussen mens en dier. Lectoren …

An increased protein intake is required during aging to preserve muscle mass. A predominantly plant-based diet is beneficial for the climate and may lower the risk of certain non-communicable diseases, but could also lead to protein below recommendations. This study seeks to elucidate facilitators and …

Zoos play a crucial role in public education and wildlife engagement, yet traditional visits often lack interactive elements that foster meaningful connections between visitors and animals. In this paper, we introduce ZooWear, a head-mounted wearable featuring cartoon-style animal ears that provides …

This study investigates how human resemblance in avatars shapes mind perception. Virtual worlds are often praised for their potential to transform how people collaborate, learn, and play. Yet this promise relies on our willingness to treat others in a genuinely human way. Mind perception theory defines …

Background&aims Obesity and sarcopenia are major health concerns, particularly among older populations. Dietary protein may help preserve muscle mass and function, but high-protein diets, especially from animal sources, may also increase adipose mass. We investigated associations of total, animal, and …

Beschrijving examenonderwerp voor leerlingen filosofie op de havo. Het onderwerp Dierethiek en Milieufilosofie beslaat vijf kwesties: 1. Verschilt de mens van andere dieren? 2. Hoe om te gaan met dieren? 3. Wat is de waarde van de natuur? 4. Hoe kunnen we de samenleving inrichten om te zorgen voor een …

Well-developed clinical communication is crucial for dairy practitioners in providing effective herd health and production management (HHPM) advisory services, as they have potential to enhance farmer satisfaction and adherence to veterinary advice. However, there is limited knowledge regarding specific …

Deze scriptie richt zich op de inzet van de baardagame (Pogona vitticeps) als therapiedier binnen Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Traditioneel worden vooral honden en paarden ingezet in de zorg, terwijl reptielen zelden worden overwogen. Door het gebrek aan wetenschappelijke onderbouwing omtrent reptielen …

Objectives: Sufficient protein intake is important for older adults to prevent sarcopenia. Better insight into dietary characteristics may be helpful to improve daily protein intake.Therefore, this study aimed to compare characteristics of community-dwelling older adults with distinct amounts of daily …