Publications
2025
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., van den Brink, K. M. J. A., van Schaik, G., Roos, L., van Rijn, P. A., & Holwerda, M. (2025). Longitudinal monitoring of cattle infected by bluetongue virus serotype 3 on a commercial Holstein dairy farm in the Netherlands. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 13(2), Article e70068. [DOI] [Portal]
2024
Scholarly publications
2023
Scholarly publications
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. [DOI] [Repository]
Burgers, E. E. A., Goselink, R. M. A., Bruckmaier, R. M., Gross, J. J., Jorritsma, R., Kemp, B., Kok, A., & van Knegsel, A. T. M. (2023). Effect of voluntary waiting period on metabolism of dairy cows during different phases of the lactation. Journal of Animal Science, 101, 1-16. Article skad194. [DOI] [Repository]
Jorritsma, R., Swinkels, J., van Werven, T., Lahaye, N., Martena, M., & Stok, M. (2023). Drivers and perceived constraints on Dutch dairy farms to engage in disease prevention. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, 1-8. Article 1124500. [DOI] [Repository]
2022
Scholarly publications
Robbers, L., van de Mheen, R., Benedictus, L., Jorritsma, R., Nielen, M., Bijkerk, H. J. C., van der Grein, S. G., Ravesloot, L., & Koets, A. P. (2022). Evidence for transfer of maternal antigen specific cellular immunity against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis via colostrum in a goat twin model. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 246, 1-11. Article 110402. [DOI] [Repository]
Vanhoudt, A., Hesseling, J., Nielen, M., Wilmink, J., Jorritsma, R., & van Werven, T. (2022). M-score and wound healing assessment of 2 nonantibiotic topical gel treatments of active digital dermatitis lesions in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 105(1), 695-709. [DOI] [Repository]
2021
Scholarly publications
Scheurwater, J., Jorritsma, R., Nielen, M., Heesterbeek, H., van den Broek, J., & Aardema, H. (2021). The effects of cow introductions on milk production and behaviour of the herd measured with sensors. Journal of Dairy Research, 88(4), 374-380. [DOI] [Repository]
Robbers, L., Jorritsma, R., Nielen, M., & Koets, A. (2021). A Scoping Review of On-Farm Colostrum Management Practices for Optimal Transfer of Immunity in Dairy Calves. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 1-16. Article 668639. [DOI] [Repository]
Jorritsma, R., Van der Heide, A., & Van Geijlswijk, I. M. (2021). Survey of veterinarians in the Netherlands on antimicrobial use for surgical prophylaxis in dairy practice. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(8), 9106-9114. [DOI] [Repository]
Robbers, L., Bijkerk, H., Koets, A. P., Benedictus, L., Nielen, M., & Jorritsma, R. (2021). Survey on Colostrum Management by Dairy Farmers in the Netherlands. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 1-10. Article 656391. [DOI] [Repository]
Ni, H., Klugkist, I., van der Drift, S., Jorritsma, R., Hooijer, G., & Nielen, M. (2021). Expert opinion as priors for random effects in Bayesian prediction models: Subclinical ketosis in dairy cows as an example. PLoS One, 16(1), Article e0244752. [DOI] [Repository]
2020
Scholarly publications
Noorman, L., Antonis, A. F. G., Jorritsma, R., & Schonewille, J. T. (2020). Treatment of copper deficiency in Texel crossbred sheep by the feeding of a concentrate formulated for dairy cows. Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift, 89( 6), 325-328. [DOI] [Repository]
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). [DOI] [Repository]
2019
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., van Geijlswijk, I. M., & Nielen, M. (2019). Corrigendum to "Randomized prospective trials to study effects of reduced antibiotic usage in abdominal surgery in cows" (J. Dairy Sci. 101:8217-8223). Journal of Dairy Science, 102(7), 6700. [DOI] [Repository]
Professional publications
Hut, P. R., Jorritsma, R., & Gruenberg, W. (2019, Feb 15). Klinische problemen rond het kalven door een fosfortekort. (2 ed.) Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde.
2018
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., van Geijlswijk, I. M., & Nielen, M. (2018). Two clinical trials: surgery in cows. Abstract from World Buiatrics Congress 2018 Sapporo Japan, Sapporo, Japan.
Jorritsma, R., van Geijlswijk, I. M., & Nielen, M. (2018). Randomized prospective trials to study effects of reduced antibiotic usage in abdominal surgery in cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(9), 8217-8223. [DOI] [Repository]
van Herwijnen, M. J. C., Driedonks, T. A. P., Snoek, B. L., Kroon, A. M. T., Kleinjan, M., Jorritsma, R., Pieterse, C. M. J., Hoen, E. N. M. N., & Wauben, M. H. M. (2018). Abundantly present miRNAs in milk-derived extracellular vesicles are conserved between mammals. Frontiers in Nutrition, 5, Article 81. [DOI] [Repository]
2017
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., Nielen, M., & Dotinga, A. (2017). A Randomised Non-inferiority Trial on the Effect of an Antibiotic or Non-antibiotic Topical Treatment Protocol for Digital Dermatitis in Dairy Cattle: a knowledge summary. Veterinary Evidence, 2(4). [DOI] [Repository]
2016
Scholarly publications
Holm, D. E., Nielen, M., Jorritsma, R., Irons, P. C., & Thompson, P. N. (2016). Ultrasonographic reproductive tract measures and pelvis measures as predictors of pregnancy failure and anestrus in restricted bred beef heifers. Theriogenology, 85(3), 495–501. [DOI] [Repository]
2015
Scholarly publications
De Mol, R. M., Troost, M.-H., Sterk, A., Van Winden, R., Jorritsma, R., Sijbrandij, F. D., Lankhorst, E. J., & Hogewerf, P. H. (2015). Application of multivariate analysis of sensor data for the detection of metabolic disorders in dairy cows. In Precision Livestock Farming 2015 - Papers Presented at the 7th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2015 (Precision Livestock Farming 2015 - Papers Presented at the 7th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2015). http://www.mendeley.com/research/application-multivariate-analysis-sensor-data-detection-metabolic-disorders-dairy-cows
Ipema, A. H., De Mol, R. M., Hogewerf, P. H., Sijbrandij, F. D., Hanenberg, M. J. A., & Jorritsma, R. (2015). Real time operational support in young stock rearing. In Precision Livestock Farming 2015 - Papers Presented at the 7th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2015 (Precision Livestock Farming 2015 - Papers Presented at the 7th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2015). http://www.mendeley.com/research/real-time-operational-support-young-stock-rearing
van der Drift, S. G. A., Houweling, M., Bouman, M., Koets, A. P., Tielens, A. G. M., Nielen, M., & Jorritsma, R. (2015). Effects of a single glucocorticoid injection on propylene glycol-treated cows with clinical ketosis. Veterinary Journal, 204(2), 144-149. [DOI] [Repository]
Holm, D. E., Nielen, M., Jorritsma, R., Irons, P. C., & Thompson, P. N. (2015). Evaluation of pre-breeding reproductive tract scoring as a predictor of long term reproductive performance in beef heifers. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 118(1), 56-63. [DOI] [Repository]
2013
Scholarly publications
Van Der Drift, S. G. A., Germeraad, E. A., & Jorritsma, R. (2013). Detectie van hyperketonemie bij melkkoeien met teststrips voor urineanalyse. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 138(10), 26-8.
van der Drift, S. G. A., Everts, R. R., Houweling, M., van Leengoed, L. A. M. G., Stegeman, J. A., Tielens, A. G. M., & Jorritsma, R. (2013). Effects of beta-hydroxybutyrate and isoproterenol on lipolysis in isolated adipocytes from periparturient dairy cows and cows with clinical ketosis. Research in Veterinary Science, 94(3), 433-439. [DOI]
Jorritsma, R. (2013). Effect of surgical removal of interditgital hyperplasia on survival of Dutch dairy cows. In Proceedings of the 17e internationale symposium on lameness in ruminants, Bristol UK (pp. 127-127)
2012
Scholarly publications
van der Drift, S. G. A., Houweling, M., Schonewille, J. T., Tielens, A. G. M., & Jorritsma, R. (2012). Protein and fat mobilization and associations with serum beta-hydroxybutyrate concentrations in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 95(9), 4911-4920. [DOI]
Benedictus, L., Thomas, A. J., Jorritsma, R., Davies, C. J., & Koets, A. P. (2012). Two-Way Calf to Dam Major Histocompatibility Class I Compatibility Increases Risk for Retained Placenta in Cattle. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 67(6), 179-183. [DOI]
van der Drift, S. G. A., van Hulzen, K. J. E., Teweldemedhn, T. G., Jorritsma, R., Nielen, M., & Heuven, H. C. M. (2012). Genetic and nongenetic variation in plasma and milk β-hydroxybutyrate and milk acetone concentrations of early-lactation dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 95(11), 6781-6787. [DOI]
Houweling, M., van der Drift, S. G. A., Jorritsma, R., & Tielens, A. G. M. (2012). Technical note: Quantification of plasma 1- and 3-methylhistidine in dairy cows by high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. Journal of Dairy Science, 95(6), 3125-3130. [DOI] [Repository]
van der Drift, S. G. A., Jorritsma, R., Schonewille, J. T., Knijn, H. M., & Stegeman, J. A. (2012). Routine detection of hyperketonemia in dairy cows using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis of β-hydroxybutyrate and acetone in milk in combination with test-day information. Journal of Dairy Science, 95(9), 4886-4898. [DOI]
Inchaisri, C., de Vries, A., Jorritsma, R., & Hogeveen, H. (2012). Improved Knowledge About Conception Rates Influences the Decision to Stop Insemination in Dairy Cows. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 47, 820-826. [DOI]
Professional publications
Jorritsma, R., Sparnaaij, A. M., & van Leengoed, L. A. M. G. (2012). Opinie: nieuwe therapie voor het droogzetten van één uierkwartier. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde. [Repository]
2011
Scholarly publications
Benedictus, L., Jorritsma, R., Vos, P. L. A. M., & Koets, A. P. (2011). Chemotactic activity of cotyledons for mononuclear leukocytes related to occurrence of retained placenta in dexamethasone induced parturition in cattle. Theriogenology, 76, 802-809. [DOI]
Inchaisri, C., Jorritsma, R., Vernooij, J. C. M., Vos, P. L. A. M., van der Weijden, G. C., & Hogeveen, H. (2011). Cow Effects and Estimation of Success of First and Following Inseminations in Dutch Dairy Cows. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 46, 1043-1049. [DOI]
Inchaisri, C., Jorritsma, R., Vos, P. L. A. M., van der Weijden, G. C., & Hogeveen, H. (2011). Analysis of the economically optimal voluntary waiting period for first insemination. Journal of Dairy Science, 94, 3811-3823. [DOI]
Professional publications
Jorritsma, R., & Hofste, G. T. (2011). Risicofactoren voor langdurige aanwezigheid van salmonella antilichamen in de tankmelk van rundveebedrijven. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 136(12), 862-868. [Repository]
2010
Scholarly publications
Inchaisri, C., Hogeveen, H., Vos, P. L. A. M., van der Weijden, G. C., & Jorritsma, R. (2010). Effect of milk yield characteristics, breed, and parity on success of the first insemination in Dutch dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 93, 5179-5187.
Dobbelaar, P., Bouwstra, R. J., Goselink, R. M. A., Jorritsma, R., van den Borne, J. J. G. C., & Jansen, E. H. J. M. (2010). Effects of vitamin E supplementation on and the association of body condition score with changes in peroxidative biomarkers and antioxidants around calving in dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science, 93(7), 3103-3113.
Bartels, C. J. M., Holzhauer, M., Jorritsma, R., Swart, W. A. J. M., & Lam, T. J. G. M. (2010). Prevalence, prediction and risk factors of enteropathogens in normal and non-normal faeces of young Dutch dairy calves. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 93(2-3), 162-169. [DOI]
Inchaisri, C., Jorritsma, R., Vos, P. L. A. M., van der Weijden, G. C., & Hogeveen, H. (2010). Economic consequences of reproductive performance in dairy cattle. Theriogenology, 74, 835-846.
2008
Scholarly publications
Knegsel, A. T. M., van den Brand, H., Dijkstra, J., Jorritsma, R., Tamminga, S., & Kemp, B. (2008). Effect of Gluconic vs. Lipogenic Diets on Energy Balance, Blood Metabolites, and Reproduction in Primiparous and Multiparous Dairy Cows in Early Lactation. Journal of Dairy Science, 90, 3397-3409. [Repository]
Noordhuizen, J. P. T., van Egmond, M. J., Jorritsma, R., Hogeveen, H., van Werven, T., Vos, P. L. A. M., & Lievaart, J. J. (2008). Veterinary advice for entrepreneurial Dutch dairy farmers: from curative practice to coach-consultant: what needs to be changed? Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 133(1), 1-5. [Repository]
Jorritsma, R., Westerlaan, B., Bierma, M. P. R., & Frankena, K. (2008). Milk yield and survival of Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle after laparoscopic correction of left-displaced abomasum. Veterinary Record, 162, 743-746. [Repository]
van Knegsel, A., van den Brand, H., Graat, E. A. M., Dijkstra, J., Jorritsma, R., DeCuypere, E., Tamminga, S., & Kemp, B. (2008). Dietary Energy Source in Dairy Cows in Early Lactation: Metabolites and Metabolic Hormones. Journal of Dairy Science, 90, 1477-1485. [Repository]
2006
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R. (2006). Een nieuwe hut of de hut verbouwen? Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 131(13), 502.
van Knegsel, A., van den Brand, H., Graat, E. A. M., Dijkstra, J., Jorritsma, R., DeCuypere, E., Tamminga, A., & Kemp, B. (2006). Effect van energiesoort in het ratsoen en de energiebalans op plasma metabolieten en metabole hormonen in melkvee in de vroege lactatie. pdv.
2005
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., Langendijk, P., Kruip, T. A. M., Wensing, T., & Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M. (2005). Associations between energy metabolism, LH pulsatility and first ovulation in early lactating cows. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 40(1), 68-72.
2004
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., Thanasak, J., Houweling, M., Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M., & Müller, K. E. (2004). Effects of a single dose of dexamethasone-21-isonicotinate on the metabolism of heifers in early lactation. Veterinary Record, 155(17), 521-523.
Jorritsma, R., Murondoti, A., Vos, P. L. A. M., Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M., Kruip, T. A. M., & Wensing, T. (2004). Metabolic homeostasis in postpartum dairy cows hampered by fatty livers. Veterinary Record, 155(5), 151-152.
Murondoti, A., Jorritsma, R., Beynen, A. C., Wensing, T., & Geelen, M. J. H. (2004). Activities of the enzymes of hepatic gluconeogenesis in periparturient dairy cows with induced fatty liver. Journal of Dairy Science, 71(2), 129-134.
Murondoti, A., Jorritsma, R., Beynen, A. C., Wensing, T., & Geelen, M. J. H. (2004). Unrestricted feed intake during the dry period impairs the postpartum oxidation and synthesis of fatty acids in the liver of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 87(3), 672-679.
Jorritsma, R., Cesar, M. L., Hermans, J. T., Kruitwagen, C. L. J. J., Vos, P. L. A. M., & Kruip, T. A. M. (2004). Effects of non-esterified fatty acids on bovine granulose cells and developmental potential of oocytes in vitro. Animal Reproduction Science, 81, 225-235.
Professional publications
Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M., & Jorritsma, R. (2004). Reflection on the KKM (milk quality) and PBB (periodic visitations): are there perspectives? Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 129(8), 267-269.
2003
Scholarly publications
van Winden, S. C. L., Jorritsma, R., Müller, K. E., & Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M. (2003). Feed intake, milk yield, and metabolic parameters prior to left displaced abomasum in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 86(4), 1465-1471.
Jorritsma, R., Groot, M. W. D., Vos, P. L. A. M., & Kruip, T. A. M. (2003). Acute fasting in heifers as a model for assessing the relationship between plasma and follicular fluid NEFA concentrations. Theriogenology, 60, 151-161.
Jorritsma, R., Wensing, T., Kruip, T. A. M., Vos, P. L. A. M., & Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M. (2003). Metabolic changes in early lactation and impaired reproductive performance in dairy cows. Veterinary Research, 34(1), 11-26.
Jorritsma, R. (2003). Negative energy balance in dairy cows as related to fertility. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University].
Jorritsma, R., Wensing, T., Kruip, T. A. M., & Noordhuizen, J. P. T. M. (2003). Metabolic changes during NEB in early lactating cows and effects on fertility. In Proc of the 10th ISVEE
Professional publications
Jorritsma, H., & Jorritsma, R. (2003). Death of heifers due to fatty liver disease. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 128(12), 374-377.
2002
Professional publications
Jorritsma, R., Antonis, A. F. G., Stockhofe, N., & Kruip, T. A. M. (2002). Case report of a granulosa theca tumour in a cow. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 127(9), 286-288.
2001
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., Jorritsma, H., Schukken, Y. H., Barlett, P. C., Wensing, T., & Wentink, G. H. (2001). Prevalence and indicators of post partum fatty infiltration of the liver in nine commercial dairy herds in The Netherlands. Livestock Production Science, 68, 53-60.
2000
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., Jorritsma, H., Schukken, Y. H., & Wentink, G. H. (2000). Relationships between fatty liver and fertility and some periparturient diseases in commercial dutch dairy herds. Theriogenology, 54(7), 1065-1074. [DOI]
Jorritsma, H., & Jorritsma, R. (2000). Een overzicht van vruchtbaarheidskengetallen en melkproductiegegevens van 15 melkveebedrijven in zuidoost-Friesland. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 125(6), 180-4.
1998
Scholarly publications
Jorritsma, R., Baldée, S. J., Schukken, Y. H., Wensing, T., & Wentink, G. H. (1998). Evaluation of a milk test for detection of subclinical ketosis. Veterinary Quarterly, 20(3), 108-10. [DOI]