A.T.M. van Knegsel
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Dr. A.T.M. van Knegsel is a leading researcher in dairy cattle welfare and behavior, with a primary focus on understanding how management practices influence animal well-being. Her work centers on the concept of lying synchrony—the degree to which cows rest simultaneously—as a potential indicator of positive welfare states. In her highly cited 2023 study, van Knegsel explored how lying synchrony varies across commercial dairy farms and within daily cycles, using accelerometer data originally collected for estrus detection. This innovative approach demonstrated that farms differ significantly in their levels of synchronous lying, and that these patterns are consistent over time, suggesting that management factors play a critical role in promoting natural resting behaviors. Her research provides practical insights for improving herd welfare by identifying farm-level interventions that support cows' innate need for synchronized rest. With growing recognition of her contributions, van Knegsel’s work is shaping how the dairy industry evaluates welfare beyond the absence of negative states, emphasizing the importance of positive behavioral indicators.
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