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 …

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 …

In daily interaction with horses, humans primarily rely on facial expression as a non-verbal equine cue for emotional information. Difficulties in correctly recognizing these signals might arise due to the species-specificity of facial cues, possibly leading to diminished equine welfare and health. This …

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 …

Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) offer many benefits for people with intellectual or physical disabilities. As these services grow in popularity, ensuring the welfare of the horses involved is crucial. This study explored the horses’ mood state during equine-assisted coaching and therapeutic riding sessions, …

Over het houden van en de omgang met dieren is de laatste decennia veel maatschappelijk debat. Of het nu gaat om houderijsystemen, ziektes die kunnen overgaan van dier op mens, dieren die worden ingezet in de sport of die leven in het wild. Het CoE-cluster dier/lectorenplatform DiP wil bijdragen aan …

Over het houden van en de omgang met dieren is de laatste decennia veel maatschappelijk debat. Of het nu gaat om houderijsystemen, ziektes die kunnen overgaan van dier op mens, dieren die worden ingezet in de sport of die leven in het wild. Het CoE-cluster dier/lectorenplatform DiP wil bijdragen aan …

Over het houden van en de omgang met dieren is de laatste decennia veel maatschappelijk debat. Of het nu gaat om houderijsystemen, ziektes die kunnen overgaan van dier op mens, dieren die worden ingezet in de sport of die leven in het wild. Het CoE-cluster dier/lectorenplatform DiP wil bijdragen aan …

If you are looking for examples of just how special dogs are, you will find thirteen wonderful examples in this book. These dogs have a knack for calming people down and picking up on tension—sometimes even better than we do! Each story highlights the incredible bond between dogs and humans, showcasing …

At an aquaponics farm in Luxembourg called “Fësch Haff” the effect of the water quality on the growth rate and behaviour of the rainbow trout has been analysed. Three times a week the water quality in the fish tank expressed by temperature, KH (carbonate hardness), pH, ammonium/ammonia, nitrite, nitrate …