W. Ouweltjes
Papers
7
Total Citations
316
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5
About
W. Ouweltjes is a Dutch agricultural scientist whose research has fundamentally shaped our understanding of automatic milking systems and precision dairy farming. Working primarily within the Netherlands' dairy research infrastructure, Ouweltjes has made substantial contributions to the science of robotic milking, examining how milking intervals and frequency influence milk production and flow rates — work that attracted 146 citations and became a cornerstone reference in the field. Collaborating with national milk recording data, Ouweltjes also investigated how robotic milking affects fertility and somatic cell counts across Dutch dairy herds, earning 64 citations and providing critical insights for farmers transitioning to automated systems. Beyond milking technology, Ouweltjes explored sensor integration and management support in high-technology milking environments, helping bridge the gap between engineering innovation and practical farm decision-making. More recently, their research has evolved to address the ethical dimensions of AI-driven agricultural robotics, reflecting a thoughtful engagement with the societal implications of precision livestock farming. Work on sensor-derived proxies for resilience and feed efficiency in dairy cows further demonstrates a forward-looking approach to harnessing real-time data for individual animal management. Across more than two decades, Ouweltjes has consistently translated technological advances into actionable knowledge for dairy producers and researchers alike.
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- 2Robotic Milking and Its Effect on Fertility and Cell Counts64 citations · 2002
- 3Sensors and management support in high-technology milking53 citations · 2003
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- 5Robot milking and effect on reproduction in dairy cows: a preliminary study18 citations · 2000
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