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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Publication network from the last five years
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Assessing the impact of outdoor farming, farm size, and farm density on highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemics: A modelling study in the Netherlands
Chanchaidechachai, T., Stegeman, A., Velkers, F. C., Gonzales, J. L. & Fischer, E. A. J., Jun 2026, In: One Health. 22, 101424.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Evaluation of different types of dietary interventions in a subclinical Eimeria challenge experiment with broiler chickens
Santos, R. R., Velkers, F. C., Vernooij, J. C. M., Star, L., Heerkens, J. L. T., van Harn, J. & de Jong, I. C., Sept 2026, In: Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 35, 3, 100727.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Research note: Spatial and temporal distribution of poultry red mite infestations in non-caged barn and free-range laying hen systems
Gladan, I., Kers, J. G., Spaninks, M. P., Bronneberg, R. G. G., Stegeman, J. A., Rebel, J. M. J. & Velkers, F. C., Jun 2026, In: Poultry Science. 105, 6, 6 p., 106793.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Assessing the Use of Different Surveillance Components to Detect Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Poultry in the Netherlands in Low‐ and High‐Risk Years
Vredenberg, I., van Schaik, G., Velkers, F. C., Fabri, T., Spierenburg, M. A. H., Germeraad, E. A., van der Poel, W. H. M. & Stegeman, A., Jan 2025, In: Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 2025, 1, 10 p., 7441785.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Associating behavioral and physiological biomarkers of affective states with judgment bias task outcomes in weaned pigs
Witjes, V. L., de Jong, I. C., Velkers, F. C., Rebel, J. M. J., Stegeman, J. A., Bolhuis, J. E. & Meijer, E., Nov 2025, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 292, 106822.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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XXth World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress
Velkers, F. (Participant)
5 Sept 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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Presentation: Effects of on-farm hatching on Eimeria infection dynamics Velkers, F.C., De Jong, I.C., Van de Ven, L.J.F., Van de Reep, L. and Stegeman, J.A. Chair of Session II Eimeria
Velkers, F. (Invited speaker)
1 Jul 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Presentation: Understanding infection dynamics of Eimeria spp. in broiler flocks to improve coccidiosis research and control / Poster: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N8 outbreaks in commercial poultry in the Netherlands in 2014.
Velkers, F. (Invited speaker)
30 Jun 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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18th Gut Day Symposium
Velkers, F. (Participant)
19 Nov 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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Gut Day 2015
Velkers, F. (Participant)
19 Nov 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
In the media
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Regenwater onderschat als besmettingsroute in pluimveehouderij
7/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Wat kan pluimveehouder doen tegen vogelgriep? ‘Zet alle zeilen bij om vogelgriep te voorkomen’
1/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Dutch Field Studies Show Promise for Two Experimental Avian Flu H5N1 Vaccines
Germeraad, E., Velkers, F. & K. de Wit, M.
19/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment