Highlighted publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Spruijt, B. M. (2011). Coping in groups of domestic horses – review from a social and neurobiological perspective. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 138, 194-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.02.007
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Wallis de Vries, M. F. (1996). Ungulate reintroductions: Experiences with the Takhi or Przewalski Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) in Mongolia. Conservation Biology, 10(3), 728-740.
Publications
2019
Scholarly publications
van Loon, J. P. A. M., & Van Dierendonck, M. C. (2019). Pain assessment in horses after orthopaedic surgery and with orthopaedic trauma. Veterinary Journal, 246, 85-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.02.001
2018
Scholarly publications
van Loon, J. P. A. M., & van Dierendonck, M. C. (2018). Objective pain assessment in horse (2014-2018). Veterinary Journal, 242, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.10.001
2017
Scholarly publications
van Grevenhof, E. M., Gezelle Meerburg, A. R. D., van Dierendonck, M. C., van den Belt, A. J. M., van Schaik, B., Meeus, P., & Back, W. (2017). Quantitative and qualitative aspects of standing-up behavior and the prevalence of osteochondrosis in Warmblood foals on different farms: could there be a link? BMC Veterinary Research, 13(1), [324]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-017-1241-y
van Loon, J. P. A. M., & Van Dierendonck, M. C. (2017). Monitoring equine head-related pain with the Equine Utrecht University scale for facial assessment of pain (EQUUS-FAP). Veterinary Journal, 220, 88-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2017.01.006
2016
Scholarly publications
Van Dierendonck, M., & van Loon, T. (2016). Monitoring equine (acute) pain: validation of two composite pain scales for general pain expression and facial expression of pain. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 15, 83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2016.08.027
Bouskila, A., Lourie, E., Sommer, S., de Vries, H., Hermans, Z. M., & van Dierendonck, M. (2016). Similarity in sex and reproductive state, but not relatedness, influence the strength of association in the social network of feral horses in the Blauwe Kamer reserve. Israel Journal of Ecology and Evolution, 61(2), 106-113. https://doi.org/10.1080/15659801.2016.1149921
2015
Scholarly publications
van Loon, J. P. A. M., & Van Dierendonck, M. C. (2015). Monitoring acute equine visceral pain with the Equine Utrecht University Scale for Composite Pain Assessment (EQUUS-COMPASS) and the Equine Utrecht University Scale for Facial Assessment of Pain (EQUUS-FAP): A scale-construction study. Veterinary Journal, 206(3), 356-364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.08.023
2014
Scholarly publications
Smiet, E., Van Dierendonck, M. C., Sleutjens, J., Menheere, P. P. C. A., van Breda, E., de Boer, D., Back, W., Wijnberg, I. D., & Van Der Kolk, J. H. (2014). Effect of different head and neck positions on behaviour, heart rate variability and cortisol levels in lunged Royal Dutch Sport horses. Veterinary Journal, 202(1), 26-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.07.005
Christensen, J. W., Beekmans, M., van Dalum, M., & van Dierendonck, M. C. (2014). Effects of hyperflexion on acute stress responses in ridden dressage horses. Physiology & behavior, 128, 39-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.01.024
2013
Scholarly publications
Waran, N., & van Dierendonck, M. C. (2013). Ethology and welfare aspects. In W. Back, & H. Clayton (Eds.), Equine Locomotion Saunders.
2012
Scholarly publications
Peters, S. M., Bleijenberg, E. H., van Dierendonck, M. C., van der Harst, J. E., & Spruijt, B. M. (2012). Characterization of anticipatory behaviour in domesticated horses (Equus caballus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 138, 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.01.018
2011
Scholarly publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Spruijt, B. M. (2011). Coping in groups of domestic horses – review from a social and neurobiological perspective. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 138, 194-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.02.007
2010
Scholarly publications
van Heel, M. C. V., van Dierendonck, M. C., Kroekenstoel, A. M., & Back, W. (2010). Lateralised behaviour leads to increased unevenness in front feet and asymmetry in performance in young adult Warmblood horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 42(5), 444-450.
de Heus, P., van Oossanen, G., van Dierendonck, M. C., & Back, W. (2010). A pressure algometer is a useful tool to objectively monitor the effect of diagnostic palpation by a physiotherapist in warmblood horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 30(6), 310-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2010.04.010
van Loon, J. P. A. M., de Grauw, J. C., van Dierendonck, M. C., l' Ami, J. J., Back, W., & van Weeren, P. R. (2010). Intra-articular opioid analgesia is effective in reducing pain and inflammation in an equine LPS induced synovitis model. Equine Veterinary Journal, 42(5), 412-419. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00077.x
van Dierendonck, M. C. (2010). several lemma's. In D. S. Mills (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of applied animal behaviour and welfare CAB international.
Professional publications
Vinke, C., van Dixhoorn, I. D. E., van Dierendonck, M. C., van Eerdenburg, F. J. C. M., Leengoed, L. A. M. G., Leenstra, F., & Schoemaker, N. J. (2010). Scheiden van Dieren. Wageningen UR Livestock Research.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394244/428_Scheiden_van_dieren_IvDixhoorn_DEF..pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394244/428_Scheiden_van_dieren_IvDixhoorn_DEF..pdf?sequence=1
Other output
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Sommeren, A. (2010). The use of equine appeasing pheromone to reduce ethological and physiological stress symptoms in horses. 213-214. Abstract from International Society of Equitation Science.
2009
Scholarly publications
Wijnberg, I. D., Sleutjens, J., van der Kolk, J. H., Smiet, E., Elgersma, A., van Denderen, J., Tiggelman, S., van Dierendonck, M. C., van Weeren, P. R., & Back, W. (2009). Effects of head and neck position during exercise, a multidisciplinary research project. In Horse in the picture (pp. 27-27).
van Dierendonck, M. C., de Vries, H., Schilder, M. B. H., Colenbrander, B., Thorhallsdottir, A. G., & Sigurjonsdottir, H. (2009). Interventions in social behaviour in a herd of mares and geldings. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 116, 67-73.
Visser, E. K., van Dierendonck, M. C., Ellis, A. E., Rijksen, C., & van Reenen, C. G. (2009). A comparison of sympathetic and conventional training methods on responses to initial horse training. Veterinary Journal, 181, 48-52.
Popularising publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., Laarakker, E., & Voest, E. (2009). Het Tevreden Paard - paardenwelzijn in de praktijk. Fontaine Uitgevers BV.
Other output
Sleutjens, J., Wijnberg, I. D., van der Kolk, J. H., Smiet, E., Elgersma, A., van Denderen, J., Tiggelman, S., van Dierendonck, M. C., van Weeren, P. R., & Back, W. (Accepted/In press). Effecten van hoofd- en halshouding tijdens arbeid: een multidisciplinair onderzoek.. Abstract from Unknown event, Asilomar, USA.
2006
Scholarly publications
Kurvers, C. M. H., van Weeren, P. R., Rogers, C. W., & VanDierendonck, M. C. (2006). Quantification of spontaneous locomotion activity in foals kept in pastures under various management conditions. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 67(7), 1212-1217.
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https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/20192/06-028%2520%2520Veulen%2520beweging%2520Kurvers%2520Vandierendonck%2520AJVR06.pdf?sequence=1
van Heel, M. C. V., Kroekenstoel, A. M., VanDierendonck, M. C., van Weeren, P. R., & Back, W. (2006). Uneven feet in a foal may develop as a consequence of lateral grazing behaviour induced by conformational traits. Equine Veterinary Journal, 38(7), 646-651.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/20194/EVJ%2520vanheel%2520Dierendonck.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/20194/EVJ%2520vanheel%2520Dierendonck.pdf?sequence=1
van Dierendonck, M. C. (2006). The importance of social relationships in horses. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University].
Other output
VanDierendonck, M. C., Maaskant, A., de Graaf-Roelfsema, E., van Breda, E., Wijnberg, I. D., Keizer, H. A., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2006). Standardized structural behavioural observations: a tool to predict early overtraining?. Abstract from 7th International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology.
2005
Scholarly publications
VanDierendonck, M. C., & Goodwin, D. (2005). Social contact in horses: implications for human-horse interactions. In F. H. de Jonge, & R. van den Bos (Eds.), The human-animal relationship. Forever and a day (pp. 65-81). Royal van Gorcum.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/11707/Dierendonck_05_SocialcontactinHorses.pdf?sequence=2
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/11707/Dierendonck_05_SocialcontactinHorses.pdf?sequence=2
Professional publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Goodwin, D. (2005). Social contact in horses: implications for human–horse interactions. In F. H. de Jonge, & R. van den Bos (Eds.), The Human-animal relationship: forever and a day (pp. 65-82). Royal van Gorcum.
2004
Scholarly publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., Sigurjónsdóttir, H., Colenbrander, B., & Thorhallsdóttir, A. G. (2004). Social behaviour of mares pre and post partum compared to behaviour of non pregnant herd mates in domestic semi-feral herds of Icelandic horses. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 89, 283-297.
van Dierendonck, M. C., Sigurjónsdóttir, H., Colenbrander, B. A., & Thorhallsdottir, A. G. (2004). Differences in social behaviour between late pregnant, post-partum and barren mares in a herd of Icelandic horses. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 89, 283-297.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/11706/Dierendonck_04_DifferencesinsocialBehaviourbetweenlatepregnant.pdf?sequence=2
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/11706/Dierendonck_04_DifferencesinsocialBehaviourbetweenlatepregnant.pdf?sequence=2
Kroekenstoel, A. M., van Heel, M. C. V., van Dierendonck, M. C., Meeus, P., & Back, W. (2004). What is the role of uneven feet? In 5th MICEM (pp. 10-13).
2003
Scholarly publications
Sigurjónsdóttir, H., van Dierendonck, M. C., Snorrason, S., & Thorhallsdottir, A. G. (2003). Social relationships in a group of horses without a mature stallion. Behaviour, 140(6), 783-804.
Wernicke, R., & van Dierendonck, M. C. (2003). Soziale Organisation und Ernährungszustand der Konik-Pferdeherde des Naturreservates Oostvaardersplassen (NL) im Winter. Eine Lehrstunde durch wild lebende Pferde. KTBL-Schrift, 418, 78-85.
2002
Scholarly publications
Wakefield, S., Knowles, J., Zimmermann, W., & van Dierendonck, M. C. (2002). Status and action plan for the Przewalski’s Horse. In P. D. Moehlman (Ed.), Status survey and Conservation Action plan Equids: Zebra’s, Asses and Horses - IUCN/SSC Equid Specialist Group (pp. 82-90). IUCN.
1998
Professional publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Wallis de Vries, M. F. (1998). The first five years of Takhi re-introductions in Mongolia. In Reintroduction News (pp. 14-15). IUCN.
1996
Scholarly publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Wallis de Vries, M. F. (1996). Ungulate reintroductions: Experiences with the Takhi or Przewalski Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) in Mongolia. Conservation Biology, 10(3), 728-740.
van Dierendonck, M. C., Bandi, N., Batdorj, D., Dügerlham, S., & Munkhtsog, B. (1996). Behavioural observations of Reintroduced Takhi or Przewalski Horses (Equus ferus przewalskii) in Mongolia. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 50, 95-114.
1995
Scholarly publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., de Vries, H., & Schilder, M. B. H. (1995). An analysis of dominance, its behavioural parameters and possible determinants in a herd of Icelandic horses in captivity. Netherlands Journal of Zoology, 45(3-4), 362-385.
Professional publications
van Dierendonck, M. C., & Wallis de Vries, M. F. (1995). Reintroduction of Wild Horses in Mongolia - in reply. In Reintroduction news (pp. 19-20). IUCN.
1990
Scholarly publications
van der Gaag, R. J., Vernimmen, N., Fiebelkorn, N., van Dierendonck, M. C., & Kijlstra, A. (1990). Graves' ophthalmo-pathy: What is the evidence for extra ocular muscle specific antibodies. International Ophthalmology, 14, 25-30.