Dr. ir. W. (Wilma) Steeneveld

Dr. ir. W. (Wilma) Steeneveld

Universitair hoofddocent
Gezondheidszorg Landbouwhuisdieren
030 253 1233
w.steeneveld@uu.nl

Publicaties

2025

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Wicaksono, A., Steeneveld, W., van Werven, T., Hogeveen, H., & van den Borne, B. H. P. (2025). Knowledge, attitude and behaviour of farmers towards the use of reproductive hormones in dairy cattle. Animal, 19(4), Article 101470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2025.101470
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/261069798/1-s2.0-S1751731125000539-main.pdf
Boeters, M., Steeneveld, W., Garcia-Morante, B., Rushton, J., & van Schaik, G. (2025). A dynamic framework for calculating the biomass of fattening pigs with an application in estimating the burden of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome in the Netherlands. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 234, Article 106383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106383
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/247047207/1-s2.0-S0167587724002691-main.pdf

2024

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Wicaksono, A., Edwardes, F., Steeneveld, W., van den Borne, B. H. P., Pinho, P., Randi, F., & Hogeveen, H. (2024). The economic effect of cow-based reproductive management programs with a systematic use of reproductive hormones. Journal of Dairy Science, 107(12), 11016-11035. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24109
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/247383116/1-s2.0-S0022030224010762-main.pdf
Steeneveld, W., van den Borne, B. H. P., Kok, A., Rodenburg, T. B., & Hogeveen, H. (2024). Invited review: Quantifying multiple burdens of dairy cattle production diseases and reproductive inefficiency—Current knowledge and proposed metrics. Journal of Dairy Science, 107(11), 8765-8795. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24538
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/244717954/PIIS0022030224010142.pdf
Gilbert, W., Marsh, T. L., Chaters, G., Jemberu, W. T., Bruce, M., Steeneveld, W., Afonso, J. S., Huntington, B., & Rushton, J. (2024). Quantifying cost of disease in livestock: a new metric for the Global Burden of Animal Diseases. The Lancet Planetary Health, 8(5), e309-e317. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(24)00047-0
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/452300/1-s2.0-S2542519624000470-main.pdf?sequence=1
Kulkarni, P. S., Haijema, R., Hogeveen, H., Steeneveld, W., & Mourits, M. C. M. (2024). Economic impacts of constrained replacement heifer supply in dairy herds. Agricultural Systems, 217, Article 103943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2024.103943
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/438172/1-s2.0-S0308521X24000933-main.pdf?sequence=1
Chen, Y., Steeneveld, W., Frankena, K., Leemans, I., Aardema, H., Vos, P. L. A. M., Nielen, M., & Hostens, M. (2024). Association between days post conception and lactation persistency in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 107(8), 5794-5804. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24282
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/233816604/PIIS0022030224006398.pdf
Chin, W., Steeneveld, W., Nielen, M., Christensen, J., Klaas, I. C., & Lam, T. J. G. M. (2024). The association between time-series milk β-hydroxybutyrate dynamics and early reproductive performance of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 107(8), 6025-6034. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24184
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/233816864/PIIS0022030224006295.pdf

2023

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

De Jong, E., Rijpert-Duvivier, A., Veldman, H., Steeneveld, W., & Jorritsma, R. (2023). Milk β-hydroxybutyrate metrics and its consequences for surveillance of hyperketonaemia on commercial dairy farms. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, Article 1272162. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1272162
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/434844/fvets-10-1272162.pdf?sequence=1
Chen, Y., Steeneveld, W., Nielen, M., & Hostens, M. (2023). Prediction of persistency for day 305 of lactation at the moment of the insemination decision. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, Article 1264048. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1264048
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/434841/fvets-10-1264048.pdf?sequence=1
Boeters, M., Garcia-Morante, B., van Schaik, G., Segalés, J., Rushton, J., & Steeneveld, W. (2023). The economic impact of endemic respiratory disease in pigs and related interventions - a systematic review. Porcine Health Management, 9(1), 45. Article 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00342-w
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/433108/s40813-023-00342-w.pdf?sequence=1
Meléndez-Arce, R., Vargas-Leitón, B., Steeneveld, W., van Nes, A., Stegeman, J. A., & Romero-Zuñiga, J. J. (2023). Stochastic model to assess bioeconomic impact of PRRS on pig farms in Costa Rica. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 220, 1-10. Article 106032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.106032
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/432392/1-s2.0-S0167587723001964-main.pdf?sequence=1
Kulkarni, P. S., Mourits, M. C. M., Slob, J., Veldhuis, A. M. B., Nielen, M., Hogeveen, H., Schaik, G. V., & Steeneveld, W. (2023). Dutch dairy farmers' perspectives on culling reasons and strategies. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 218, 1-6. Article 105997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105997
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/432038/1-s2.0-S0167587723001617-main.pdf?sequence=1
Schaik, G. V., Hostens, M., Faverjon, C., Jensen, D. B., Kristensen, A. R., Ezanno, P., Frössling, J., Dórea, F., Jensen, B.-B., Carmo, L. P., Steeneveld, W., Rushton, J., Gilbert, W., Bearth, A., Siegrist, M., Kaler, J., Ripperger, J., Siehler, J., Wit, S. D., ... Nielen, M. (2023). The DECIDE project: from surveillance data to decision-support for farmers and veterinarians. Open Research Europe, 3(82), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.15988.1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/428753/2dbba871_c7d2_415e_9dc9_3f64e37c3179_15988_gerdien_van_schaik_1_.pdf?sequence=1
Kulkarni, P. S., Mourits, M., Nielen, M., & Steeneveld, W. (2023). Associations between dairy farm performance indicators and culling rates under policy-driven herd size constraints. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, Article 1062891. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1062891
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/428638/fvets_10_1062891.pdf?sequence=1

2022

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Luo, T., Steeneveld, W., Nielen, M., Zanini, L., & Zecconi, A. (2022). Linear Mixed-Effects Model to Quantify the Association between Somatic Cell Count and Milk Production in Italian Dairy Herds. Animals, 13(1), Article 80. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13010080
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/426073/animals_13_00080.pdf?sequence=1
Chen, Y., Hostens, M., Nielen, M., Ehrlich, J., & Steeneveld, W. (2022). Herd level economic comparison between the shape of the lactation curve and 305 d milk production. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 1-11. Article 997962. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.997962
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/424734/fvets_09_997962.pdf?sequence=1
Exel, C. E., Halasa, T., Koop, G., Steeneveld, W., Lam, T. J. G. M., Benedictus, L., & Gussmann, M. (2022). A stochastic modelling approach to determine the effect of diverse Staphylococcus aureus strains on the economic and epidemiological outcomes of mastitis intervention strategies in dairy cattle. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 199, 1-10. Article 105566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105566
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/419060/1_s2.0_S016758772100310X_main.pdf?sequence=1

2021

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Vredenberg, I., Han, R., Mourits, M., Hogeveen, H., & Steeneveld, W. (2021). An Empirical Analysis on the Longevity of Dairy Cows in Relation to Economic Herd Performance. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 1-8. Article 646672. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.646672
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/416264/fvets_08_646672.pdf?sequence=1
Yue, X., Voort, M. V. D., Steeneveld, W., Schaik, G. V., Vernooij, J. C. M., Duijn, L. V., & Hogeveen, H. (2021). The effect of new bovine viral diarrhea virus introduction on somatic cell count, calving interval, culling, and calf mortality of dairy herds in the Dutch bovine viral diarrhea virus–free program. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(9), 10217-10231. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-20216
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/418829/1_s2.0_S0022030221006858_main.pdf?sequence=1
Kulkarni, P., Mourits, M., Nielen, M., van den Broek, J., & Steeneveld, W. (2021). Survival analysis of dairy cows in the Netherlands under altering agricultural policy. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 193, Article 105398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105398
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/412351/1_s2.0_S0167587721001422_main.pdf?sequence=1

2020

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Yue, X., Steeneveld, W., van der Voort, M., van Schaik, G., Vernooij, J. C. M., van Duijn, L., Veldhuis, A. M. B., & Hogeveen, H. (2020). The effect of bovine viral diarrhea virus introduction on milk production of Dutch dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(2), 2074-2086. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18866
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/410381/PIIS0022030220310213.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W., Amuta, P., van Soest, F. J. S., Jorritsma, R., & Hogeveen, H. (2020). Estimating the combined costs of clinical and subclinical ketosis in dairy cows. PLoS One, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230448
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396266/journal.pone.0230448.pdf?sequence=1

2019

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Hogeveen, H., Steeneveld, W., & Wolf, C. A. (2019). Production Diseases Reduce the Efficiency of Dairy Production: A Review of the Results, Methods, and Approaches Regarding the Economics of Mastitis. Annual Review of Resource Economics, 11, 289-312. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-resource-100518-093954
Gussmann, M., Steeneveld, W., Kirkeby, C., Hogeveen, H., Farre, M., & Halasa, T. (2019). Economic and epidemiological impact of different intervention strategies for subclinical and clinical mastitis. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 166, 78-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.03.001
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/387742/1_s2.0_S0167587718308961_main.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W., De Prado-Taranilla, A., Krogh, K., & Hogeveen, H. (2019). The economic impact of drying off cows with a dry-off facilitator (cabergoline) compared with 2 methods of gradual cessation of lactation for European dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science, 102(8), 7483-7493. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-16068
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/387801/Economic_impact_of_drying_off.pdf?sequence=1
Gussmann, M., Steeneveld, W., Kirkeby, C., Hogeveen, H., Nielen, M., Farre, M., & Halasa, T. (2019). Economic and epidemiological impact of different intervention strategies for clinical contagious mastitis. Journal of Dairy Science, 102(2), 1483-1493. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14939
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/376118/gussmann.pdf?sequence=1

2018

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Rutten, C. J., Steeneveld, W., Oude Lansink, A. G. J. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2018). Delaying investments in sensor technology: The rationality of dairy farmers' investment decisions illustrated within the framework of real options theory. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(8), 7650-7660. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13358
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/381040/1_s2.0_S0022030218303965_main.pdf?sequence=1

2017

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Rutten, C. J., Kamphuis, C., Hogeveen, H., Huijps, K., Nielen, M., & Steeneveld, W. (2017). Sensor data on cow activity, rumination, and ear temperature improve prediction of the start of calving in dairy cows. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 132, 108-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2016.11.009
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/360840/1_s2.0_S0168169916310262_main.pdf?sequence=1

2016

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

van Hoeij, R. J., Lam, T. J. G. M., de Koning, D. B., Steeneveld, W., Kemp, B., & van Knegsel, A. T. M. (2016). Cow characteristics and their association with udder health after different dry period lengths. Journal of Dairy Science, 99(10), 8330-8340. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-10901
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/345962/Cow.pdf?sequence=1
Rutten, C. J., Steeneveld, W., Vernooij, J. C. M., Huijps, K., Nielen, M., & Hogeveen, H. (2016). A prognostic model to predict the success of artificial insemination in dairy cows based on readily available data. Journal of Dairy Science, 99(8), 6764-6779. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-10935
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/345456/prognostic.pdf?sequence=1

2015

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Mohd Nor, N., Steeneveld, W., Mourits, M. C. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2015). The optimal number of heifer calves to be reared as dairy replacements. Journal of Dairy Science, 98(2), 861-71. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-8329
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/334674/heifer.pdf?sequence=1
Mohd Nor, N., Steeneveld, W., Derkman, T. H. J., Verbruggen, M. D., Evers, A. G., de Haan, M. H. A., & Hogeveen, H. (2015). The total cost of rearing a heifer on Dutch dairy farms: calculated versus perceived cost. Irish Veterinary Journal, 68, 1-7. Article 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-015-0058-x
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/334673/rearing.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W., Vernooij, J. C. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2015). Effect of sensor systems for cow management on milk production, somatic cell count, and reproduction. Journal of Dairy Science, 98(6), 3896–3905. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-9101
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/329394/1_s2.0_S002203.pdf?sequence=1

2014

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., van Knegsel, A. T. M., Remmelink, G. J., Kemp, B., Vernooij, J. C. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2014). Cow characteristics and their association with production performance with different dry period lengths. Journal of Dairy Science, 97(8), 4922-31. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2013-7859
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/308817/cow.pdf?sequence=1

2013

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Mohd Nor, N., Steeneveld, W., & Hogeveen, H. (2013). The average culling rate of Dutch dairy herds over the years 2007 to 2010 and its association with herd reproduction performance and health. Journal of Dairy Research, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022029913000460
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/288220/2013-49.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W., Vink, M. C., Derks, M., & Hogeveen, H. (2013). Meningen over veterinaire bedrijfsbegeleiding van wel- en niet-begeleide melkveebedrijven. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 138(8), 24-30.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/291256/2013-87.pdf?sequence=1
Mohd Nor, N., Steeneveld, W., van Werven, T., Mourits, M. C. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2013). First-calving age and first-lactation milk production on Dutch dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science, 96(2), 981-992. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-5741
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/291147/2013-62.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W., Schukken, Y. H., Knegsel, A. T. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2013). Effect of different dry period lengths on milk production and somatic cell count in subsequent lactations in commercial Dutch dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science, 96(5), 2988-3001. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-6297
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/291173/2013-74.pdf?sequence=1
Rutten, C. J., Velthuis, A. G. J., Steeneveld, W., & Hogeveen, H. (2013). Invited review: Sensors to support health management on dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science, 96(4), 1928-1952. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-6107
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/291171/2013-72.pdf?sequence=1

2012

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Mohd Nor, N., Steeneveld, W., Mourits, M. C. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2012). Estimating the costs of rearing young dairy cattle in the Netherlands using a simulation model that accounts for uncertainty related to diseases. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 106, 214-224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2012.03.004
Steeneveld, W., Tauer, L. W., Hogeveen, H., & Oude Lansink, A. G. J. M. (2012). Comparing technical efficiency of farms with an automatic milking system and a conventional milking system. Journal of Dairy Science, 95(12), 7391-7398. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-5482
Steeneveld, W., & Hogeveen, H. (2012). Economic consequences of immediate or delayed insemination of a cow in oestrus. Veterinary Record, 171(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.100183
Steeneveld, W., & Hogeveen, H. (2012). The economic optimal decision for a cow in oestrus: inseminate now or delay insemination. Veterinary Record, 171, 17-22.

2010

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L. C., Barkema, H. W., & Hogeveen, H. (2010). Simplify the interpretation of alert lists for clinical mastitis in automatic milking systems. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 71, 50-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2009.12.011
Hogeveen, H., Kamphuis, C., Steeneveld, W., & Mollenhorst, H. (2010). Sensors and Clinical Mastitis—The Quest for the Perfect Alert. Sensors, 10(9), 7991-8009. https://doi.org/10.3390/s100907991
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/204090/58.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L. C., Ouweltjes, W., Mollenhorst, H., & Hogeveen, H. (2010). Discriminating between true-positive and false-positive clinical mastitis alerts from automatic milking systems. Journal of Dairy Science, 93, 2559-2568. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2009-3020
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/191392/24.pdf?sequence=1
Steeneveld, W. (2010). Decision support for mastitis on farms with an automatic milking system. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University]. Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/179793/steeneveld.pdf?sequence=2
Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L. C., Ouweltjes, W., Mollenhorst, H., & Hogeveen, H. (2010). Discriminating between true-positive and false-positive clinical mastitis alerts from automatic milking systems. In Mastitis Research Into Practice, Proceedings of the 5th IDF Mastitis Conference (pp. 562-567)

2009

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L., Barkema, H. W., & Hogeveen, H. (2009). Bayesian networks for mastitis management on dairy farms. In Proceedings of the 2009 Meeting of the Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (pp. 126-135).
Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L., Barkema, H. W., & Hogeveen, H. (2009). A cow-specific probability of having clinical mastitis for use in automatic milking systems. In C. Lokhorst, & P. W. G. Groot Koerkamp (Eds.), Precision livestock farming '09 (pp. 323-330). Wageningen Academic .
Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L., Barkema, H. W., & Hogeveen, H. (2009). Providing probability distributions for the Gram-status of clinical mastitis cases in dairy cattle. In A. Bregt, S. Wolfert, J. E. Wien, & C. Lokhorst (Eds.), EFITA conference ’09. Proceedings of the 7th EFITA Conference, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 6-8 July 2009 (pp. 49-56). Wageningen Academic .
van der Gaag, L. C., Renooij, S., Steeneveld, W., & Hogeveen, H. (2009). When in doubt ... be indecisive. In C. Sossai, & G. Chemello (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tenth European Conference on Symbolic and Quantitative Approaches to Reasoning with Uncertainty (pp. 518-529). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; Vol. 5590). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02906-6_45
Steeneveld, W., van der Gaag, L. C., Barkema, H. W., & Hogeveen, H. (2009). Providing probability distributions for the causal pathogen of clinical mastitis using naive Bayesian networks. Journal of Dairy Science, 92, 2598-2609.

2008

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., Hogeveen, H., Barkema, H. W., van den Broek, J., & Huirne, R. B. M. (2008). The Influence of Cow Factors on the Incidence of Clinical Mastitis in Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 91(4), 1391-1402.

2007

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., Swinkels, J. M., & Hogeveen, H. (2007). Stochastic modelling to assess economic effects of treatment of chronic subclinical mastitis caused by Streptococcus uberis. Journal of Dairy Research, 74(4), 459-467.

2006

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., Hogeveen, H., van den Borne, B. H. P., & Swinkels, J. M. (2006). Stochastic Modelling to evaluate the economic efficiency of treatment of chronic subclinical mastitis. In Proceedings of the 11th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics

2005

Wetenschappelijke publicaties

Steeneveld, W., Hogeveen, H., & Swinkels, J. M. (2005). Treatment of chronic subclinical mastitis caused by Streptococcus uberis. Stochastic modelling to support decisions. In The proceedings of the 4th IDF International Mastitis Conference
Hogeveen, H., Swinkels, J. M., Steeneveld, W., Rooijendijk, J. G., & Zadoks, R. N. (2005). Economics of treating chronic subclinical Streptococcus uberis cases. In Proceedings of the 44th Annual Meeting of the National Mastits Counsel (pp. 161-167).