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Prof. dr. S.S. (Saskia) Arndt

Professor 
Veterinary Medicine
Department Population Health Sciences
Animals in Science & Society
Animals in Science & Society
Nieuw Gildestein
Yalelaan 2
Kamer 30
3584 CM Utrecht

Prof. dr. S.S. (Saskia) Arndt

Professor
Animals in Science & Society
+31 30 253 2033
s.s.arndt@uu.nl
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Profile CV Publications Activities Prizes In the media Research Teaching Ancillary activities Inaugural lecture Press/Media Contact
Areas of expertise
Research areas

Highlighted publications

Arndt, S., Goerlich, V., & van der Staay, F. J. (2022). A dynamic concept of animal welfare: The role of appetitive and adverse internal and external factors and the animal’s ability to adapt to them. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, 1-21. Article 908513. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.908513
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/422313/Arndt_et_al_Frontiers_in_Animal_Science_2022_3908513_21_.pdf?sequence=1
Ohl, F., Arndt, S. S., & van der Staay, F. J. (2008). Pathological anxiety in animals. Veterinary Journal, 175, 18-26.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/31989/sdarticle.pdf?sequence=2
Nordquist, R. E., van der Staay, F. J., van Eerdenburg, F. J. C. M., Velkers, F. C., Fijn, L., & Arndt, S. S. (2017). Mutilating procedures, management practices, and housing conditions that may affect the welfare of farm animals: Implications for welfare research. Animals, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani7020012
van der Staay, F. J., Arndt, S. S., & Nordquist, R. E. (2014). Developing mouse models of neurobehavioral disorders: when is a model a good model? In W. E. Crusio, F. Sluyter, R. T. Gerlai, & S. Pietropaolo (Eds.), Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse (Vol. 2, pp. 4-17). (Cambridge Handbooks in Behavioural Genetics; No. 2). Cambridge University Press.

Publications

2024

Scholarly publications

van Herwijnen, I., Vinke, C. M., Arndt, S., & Roulaux, P. (2024). Firework aversion in cats and dogs as reported by Dutch animal owners. Veterinary and Animal Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2024.100402
Arndt, S., van der Staay, F. J., & Goerlich, V. (2024). Near and Dear? If animal welfare concepts do not apply to species at a great phylogenetic distance from humans, what concepts might serve as alternatives? Animal Welfare, 33, 1-14. Article e38. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.36
van Gerwen, M. A., Rodenburg, T. B., Arndt, S. S., Meerburg, B. G., & Meijboom, F. L. (2024). Attitudes of clients of Dutch pest controllers towards integrated pest management (IPM) and preventive measures in relation to rodent nuisance. Pest Management Science, 80(11), 5555-5563. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8113

2023

Scholarly publications

van der Laan, J., Vinke, C. M., & Arndt, S. (2023). Nocturnal activity as a useful indicator of adaptability of dogs in an animal shelter and after subsequent adoption. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 1-12. Article 19014. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46438-9
Rodenburg, B., Giersberg, M., Goerlich, V., & Arndt, S. (2023). Meeting farm animal behavioural needs to ensure good animal welfare. 207. Abstract from 56th Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, Tallinn, Estonia.
Griffin, K., Arndt, S., & Vinke, C. M. (2023). The Adaptation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to the Hierarchy of Dogs’ Needs Using a Consensus Building Approach. Animals, 13(16), 1-23. Article 2620. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162620
van der Laan, J. E., Vinke, C. M., & Arndt, S. S. (2023). Sensor-supported measurement of adaptability of dogs (Canis familiaris) to a shelter environment: Nocturnal activity and behavior. PLoS One, 18(6), 1-129. Article e0286429. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286429
Gerwen, M. AAM. V., Rodenburg, T. B., Arndt, S. S., Meerburg, B. G., & Meijboom, F. LB. (2023). Attitudes of clients of Dutch pest controllers towards animal welfare in the management of liminal rodents. Animal Welfare, 32, Article e41. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2023.35
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/428959/attitudes_of_clients_of_dutch_pest_controllers_towards_animal_welfare_in_the_management_of_liminal_rodents.pdf?sequence=1
Bestman, M., van Niekerk, T., Göransson, L., Ferrante, V., Gunnarsson, S., Grilli, G., Arndt, S. S., & Rodenburg, T. B. (2023). Free-range use and intestinal parasites in organic/free-range laying hens. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 32(2), Article 100321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2022.100321
van Herwijnen, I., van der Borg, J. A. M., Kapteijn, C., Arndt, S., & Vinke, C. M. (2023). Factors regarding the dog owner’s household situation, antisocial behaviours, animal views and animal treatment in a population of dogs confiscated after biting humans and/ or other animals. PLoS One, 18(3), 1-17. Article e0282574. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282574
Algra, M., de Keijzer, L., Arndt, S., van Eerdenburg, F., & Goerlich, V. (2023). Evaluation of the Thermal Response of the Horns in Dairy Cattle. Animals, 13(3), 1-17. Article 500. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13030500
Tiemann, I., Fijn, L., Bagaria, M., Langen, E., van der Staay, F. J., Arndt, S. S., Leenaars, C. H. C., & Goerlich, V. (2023). Glucocorticoids in relation to behavior, morphology, and physiology as proxy indicators for the assessment of animal welfare: A systematic mapping review. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 1-20. Article 954607. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.954607

2022

Scholarly publications

Arndt, S., Goerlich, V., & van der Staay, F. J. (2022). A dynamic concept of animal welfare: The role of appetitive and adverse internal and external factors and the animal’s ability to adapt to them. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, 1-21. Article 908513. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.908513
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/422313/Arndt_et_al_Frontiers_in_Animal_Science_2022_3908513_21_.pdf?sequence=1
van der Laan, J. E., Vinke, C. M., & Arndt, S. S. (2022). Evaluation of hair cortisol as an indicator of long-term stress responses in dogs in an animal shelter and after subsequent adoption. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-10. Article 5117. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09140-w

2021

Scholarly publications

Meijer, E., Goerlich, V. C., van den Brom, R., Giersberg, M. F., Arndt, S. S., & Rodenburg, T. B. (2021). Perspectives for Buck Kids in Dairy Goat Farming. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 1-11. Article 662102. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.662102
Rodenburg, B., & Arndt, S. (2021). Back to the future: moving towards more natural animal production systems, supported by 21st century technology. In C. Dwyer, M. Harris, S. A. Rahman, S. Waiblinger, & T. B. Rodenburg (Eds.), Proceedings of the 54th Congress of the ISAE (pp. 109)
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/414970/Rodenburg_Arndt_ISAE_2021.pdf?sequence=1
van der Goot, M. H., Kooij, M., Stolte, S., Baars, A., Arndt, S. S., & van Lith, H. A. (2021). Incorporating inter-individual variability in experimental design improves the quality of results of animal experiments. PLoS One, 16(8), 1-26. Article e0255521. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255521
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/412719/Van_der_Goot_et_al_2021_PLOS_ONE_16_8_e0255521.pdf?sequence=1
van der Laan, J. E., Vinke, C. M., van der Borg, J. A. M., & Arndt, S. S. (2021). Restless nights? Nocturnal activity as a useful indicator of adaptability of shelter housed dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 241, 1-11. Article 105377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105377
van der Goot, M. H., Keijsper, M., Baars, A., Drost, L., Hendriks, J., Kirchhoff, S., Lozeman-van T Klooster, J. G., van Lith, H. A., & Arndt, S. S. (2021). Inter-individual variability in habituation of anxiety-related responses within three mouse inbred strains. Physiology & behavior, 239, 1-16. Article 113503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2021.113503
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/412421/Physiology_and_Behavior_239_2021_113503.pdf?sequence=1

2020

Scholarly publications

Rodenburg, T. B., van Gerwen, M., Meijer, E., Tobias, T. J., Giersberg, M. F., Goerlich, V. C., Nordquist, R. E., Meijboom, F. L. B., & Arndt, S. S. (2020). End the cage age: looking for alternatives: Overview of alternatives to cage systems and the impact on animal welfare and other aspects of sustainability. European Parliament, Directorate General for Internal Policies, policy Department C: citizen's Rights and Constitutional Affairs.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415340/IPOL_STU_2020_658539_EN_3_.pdf?sequence=1
van der Goot, M. H., Boleij, H., van den Broek, J., Salomons, A. R., Arndt, S. S., & van Lith, H. A. (2020). An individual based, multidimensional approach to identify emotional reactivity profiles in inbred mice. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 343, Article 108810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2020.108810
Fijn, L., van der Staay, F. J., Goerlich, V. C., & Arndt, S. S. (2020). Importance of Basic Research on the Causes of Feather Pecking in Relation to Welfare. Animals, 10(213), Article 213. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10020213

Professional publications

Kuppler-van der Aa, A. S., Meijboom, F. L. B., Deelen, E., Arndt, S. S., van Herten, J., Tobias, T. J., & Herder, F. (2020). Beslisondersteuner Zorgbehoevende Varkens: voor dieren vanaf +/- 2 maanden oud. Web publication/site, . https://www.uu.nl/media/61923

2019

Scholarly publications

Arndt, S. S. (2019). Tierwohl als integraler Bestandteil einer nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft. In Abstractbook Tierwohltagung Goettingen 2019
Maximino, C., Arndt, S. S., & van der Staay, F. J. (2019). Animal models. In J. Vonk, & T. Shackelford (Eds.), Encyclopedia of animal cognition and behavior Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47829-6_2059-1
van der Goot, M. H., Arndt, S. S., & van Lith, H. A. (2019). Increasing Animal Welfare and Reliability of Results from Preclinical Trials and Animal Studies: Zooming in on Variation in adaptive Response Patterns within and between Three Inbred Mouse Strains. 30-30. Abstract from Advancing Animal Welfare Science: How Do We Get There? – Who Is It Good For? [UFAW International Animal Welfare Science Symposium, Bruges, Belgium.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/381732/UFAW_symposium_2019_Brugge_Abstract_Van_der_Goot_et_al.pdf?sequence=1
Arndt, S. S., Goerlich, V. C., Endenburg, N., & van der Staay, F. J. (2019). DAWCon a Dynamic Animal Welfare Concept. 19-20. Abstract from 14th Annual Meeting of the Ethologische Gesellschaft, Hannover, Germany.

2018

Scholarly publications

Arndt, S. S., & Rodenburg, T. B. (2018). Hoe is jouw welzijn? Vraag het aan het dier zelf! (Animales-voordracht; Vol. 2018, No. 4). Stichting Animales.
van der Goot, M. H., Heesterbeek, J. A. P., Arndt, S. S., & van Lith, H. A. (2018). Increasing reliability of results from preclinical trials and animal studies: Zooming in on variation in adaptive response patterns within and between three mouse inbred strains. Abstract from "Making a Difference" - Veterinary Science Day 2018, Bunnik, Netherlands.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396504/Abstract_VSD_2018_Increasing_reliability_of_results_from_preclinical_trials_and_animal_studies.pdf?sequence=1
Bakker, J., Roubos, S., Remarque, E. J., Arndt, S. S., Kronen, P. W., & Langermans, J. A. (2018). Effects of buprenorphine, butorphanol or tramadol premedication on anaesthetic induction with alfaxalone in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 45, 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2017.06.009
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/371930/bakker.pdf?sequence=1
Labots, M., Laarakker, M. C., Schetters, D., Arndt, S. S., & van Lith, H. A. (2018). An improved procedure for integrated behavioral z-scoring illustrated with modified Hole Board behavior of male inbred laboratory mice. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 293, 375-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2017.09.003
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/362587/Labots_et_al_plus_Supplementary_data_Journal_of_Neuroscience_Methods_293_2018_375_388.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Kuppler, A. S., Meijboom, F. L. B., Deelen, E., Arndt, S. S., van Herten, J., & Tobias, T. J. (2018). Beslishulp Euthanasie. Web publication/site

2017

Scholarly publications

van der Staay, F. J., Nordquist, R. E., & Arndt, S. S. (2017). Large farm animal models of human neurobehavioral and psychiatric disorders: Methodological and practical considerations. In P. M. Conn (Ed.), Animal Models for the Study of Human Disease (2 ed., pp. 71-100). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809468-6.00003-6
Nordquist, R. E., Meijer, E., van der Staay, F. J., & Arndt, S. S. (2017). Pigs as model species to investigate effects of early life events on later behavioral and neurological functions. In P. M. Conn (Ed.), Animal Models for the Study of Human Disease (2 ed., pp. 1003-1030). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809468-6.00039-5
Nordquist, R. E., van der Staay, F. J., van Eerdenburg, F. J. C. M., Velkers, F. C., Fijn, L., & Arndt, S. S. (2017). Mutilating procedures, management practices, and housing conditions that may affect the welfare of farm animals: Implications for welfare research. Animals, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani7020012

Other output

Arndt, S. S., & Goerlich, V. C. (2017). Welfare risk assessment plans - identification and characterization of potential risks and benefits.
Arndt, S. S., & Goerlich, V. C. (2017). Assessing risks– which factors may affect animal welfare?.
Arndt, S. S., Mazlan, N. H., van t Klooster, J. G., van Lith, H. A., Kirchhoff, S., Hoekman, M. F. N., Avsaroglu, H., & Ohl, F. (2017). Comparison of 2 blood sampling methods in mice to increase animal welfare and the reliability of experimental results. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 56(5), 644-644. Article P282.
Arndt, S. S., Mazlan, N. H., van t Klooster, J. G., van Lith, H. A., Kirchhoff, S., Hoekman, M. F. N., Avsaroglu, H., & Ohl, F. (2017). Comparison of 2 blood sampling methods in mice to increase animal welfare and the reliability of experimental results. 72-72. Abstract from 68th AALAS National Meeting, Austin, TX, United States.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394927/Abstracts_of_Scientific_Posters_68th_AALAS_National_Meeting.pdf?sequence=1

2016

Other output

Bakker, J., Roubos, S., Arndt, S. S., Kronen, P., & Langermans, J. (2016). Comparison of 4 Different Anesthetic Protocols in Common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Case report. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. , 55(1), 106.
van der Goot, M. H., Arndt, S. S., & van Lith, H. A. (2016). Increasing animal welfare and reliability of results from preclinical trials and animal studies - Zooming in on variation in adaptive response patterns within and between two mouse inbred strains.. 81. Abstract from ‘Basics and beyond – from bench to barn and bedside’ | Veterinary Science Day, Driebergen, Netherlands.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/347143/Abstract.pdf?sequence=1
Endenburg, N., van Lith, H. A., Arndt, S. S., & Ryan, S. (2016). Dog population management, human rabies and dog welfare.. 751 |Abstract# 331 WSAVA-0106. Abstract from 41st World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress, Cartagena, Colombia.
Bakker, J., Roubos, S., Remarque, E., Arndt, S. S., Kronen, P., & Langermans, J. (2016). The consequences of premedication with buprenorphine, butorphanol ortramadol on anaesthesia safety induced with IV alphaxalone. 131. Abstract from FELASA Congress, Brussels, Belgium.

2015

Scholarly publications

Endenburg, N., van Lith, H. A., & Arndt, S. S. (2015). Dog Population Management, Human Rabies and Dog Welfare. In Abstracts of the 6th Congress of the Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations (FASAVA), Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations (FASAVA),.
Labots, M., Van Lith, H. A., Ohl, F., & Arndt, S. S. (2015). The Modified Hole Board - Measuring Behavior, Cognition and Social Interaction in Mice and Rats. Journal of Visualized Experiments, (98), Article 52529. https://doi.org/10.3791/52529
Schaap, M. W. H., van Oostrom, H., Arndt, S. S., & Hellebrekers, L. J. (2015). Bleeding Diathesis in Fawn Hooded Rats-Possible Implications for Invasive Procedures and Refinement Strategies. Animals, 5(2), 270-275. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani5020270

2014

Scholarly publications

van der Valk, J. B. F., Arndt, S. S., Verhave, P. S., & Rooymans, T. P. (2014). 3Rs-Centre Utrecht Life Sciences. Animal Technology and Welfare, 13(1).
Endenburg, N., & Arndt, S. S. (2014). Euthanasia of companion animals with behavior problems: animal welfare, owner and veterinarian issues. In 2014 Animal Welfare Symposium Proceedings The Americal Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Bakker, J., Nijnatten, T. J., Baarends, G., Arndt, S., & Langermans, J. A. (2014). Evaluation of ultrasonic vocalizations in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) as a potential indicator of welfare. Lab Animal, 43(9), 313-320. https://doi.org/10.1038/laban.568.
Bakker, J., Arndt, S., Klomp, R., Rijnbeek, M. W. M., Philippens, I. H. C. H. M., & Langermans, J. A. (2014). Recovery time after intra-abdominal transmitter placement for telemetric (neuro)physiological measurement in freely moving common marmosets (Callitrix jacchus). Animal Biotelemetry, 2(10). https://doi.org/10.1186/2050-3385-2-10
Arts, J. W. M., Kramer, K., Arndt, S., & Ohl, F. (2014). Sex Differences in Physiological Acclimatization after Transfer in Wistar Rats. Animals, 4(4), 693-711. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani4040693
Brouwer-Brolsma, E. M., Schuurman, T., de Groot, L. C. P. G. M., Feskens, E. J. M., Lute, C., Naninck, E. F. G., Arndt, S. S., van der Staay, F. J., Bravenboer, N., Korosi, A., & Steegenga, W. T. (2014). No role for vitamin D or a moderate fat diet in aging induced cognitive decline and emotional reactivity in C57BL/6 mice. Behavioural Brain Research, 267, 133-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.03.038
Boleij, H., Willems, J., Leijten, M., Lozeman - van t Klooster, J., Lesscher, H. M. B., Kirchhoff, S., Lavrijsen, M., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2014). Chronic social stress does not affect behavioural habituation in male CD1 mice. Behavioural Brain Research, 273, 34-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.07.015
Szczodry, O., van der Staay, F. J., & Arndt, S. S. (2014). Modelling Alzheimer-like cognitive deficits in rats using biperiden as putative cognition impairer. Behavioural Brain Research, 274, 307-311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.08.036
van der Staay, F. J., Arndt, S. S., & Nordquist, R. E. (2014). Developing mouse models of neurobehavioral disorders: when is a model a good model? In W. E. Crusio, F. Sluyter, R. T. Gerlai, & S. Pietropaolo (Eds.), Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse (Vol. 2, pp. 4-17). (Cambridge Handbooks in Behavioural Genetics; No. 2). Cambridge University Press.

Popularising publications

Arndt, S. S., & van Sprundel, M. (2014). De barbaarse dodelijke injectie. EOS wetenschap. http://eoswetenschap.eu/artikel/de-barbaarse-dodelijke-injectie

2013

Scholarly publications

Geest, L. V., Rijnbeek, M., Brok, H., Bakker, J., Klomp, R., Philipens, I., Arndt, S., & Langermans, J. (2013). Determination of recovery period after intra-abdominal transmitter-and EEG electrode placement in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Animal Technology and Welfare, 12(2), 133-135.
Verhave, P. S., Van der Weijden, J., Arndt, S. S., Endenburg, N., & Ohl, F. (2013). Animal Attitudes and the Role of Laboratory Animal Science Education. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 52(3).
Bakker, J., Nijnatten, T. J., Brok, H. P. M., Louwerse, A. L., Baarends, G., Arndt, S., & Langermans, J. A. (2013). Ultrasonic vocalization is only present in a limited vocal repertoire of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). In G. Wibbelt, & A. Schumann (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animals 2013: May 8th-11th, 2013, Vienna, Austria (pp. 80-82). Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany & European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians, Liebefeld-Berne, Switzerland.
Schaap, M. W. H., van Oostrom, H., Doornenbal, A., Baars, A. M., Arndt, S. S., & Hellebrekers, L. J. (2013). Predictability of painful stimulation modulates the somatosensory-evoked potential in the rat. PLoS One, 8(4), 1-8. Article e61487. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0061487
Schaap, M. W. H., van Oostrom, H., Doornenbal, A., van 't Klooster, J., Baars, A. M., Arndt, S. S., & Hellebrekers, L. J. (2013). Nociception and Conditioned Fear in Rats: Strains Matter. PLoS One, 8(12), 1-14. Article e83339. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0083339
Bakker, J., van Nijnatten, T. J. M., Brok, H. P. M., Louwerse, A. L., Baarends, G., Arndt, S. S., & Langermans, J. A. M. (2013). Ultrasonic vocalisation is only present in a limited vocal repertoire of common marmosets (Callithrix Jacchus). In G. Wibbelt, & A. Schumann (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animals 2013 (pp. 80-82). Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany & European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians, Liebefeld-Berne, Switzerland.
Salomons, A. R., Arndt, S. S., Lavrijsen, M., Kirchhoff, S., & Ohl, F. (2013). Expression of CRFR1 and Glu5R mRNA in different brain areas following repeated testing in mice that differ in habituation behaviour. Behavioural Brain Research, 246, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2013.02.023

2012

Scholarly publications

Boleij, H., Salomons, A. R., van Sprundel, M., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2012). Not all mice are equal: welfare implications of behavioural habituation profiles in four 129 mouse substrains. PLoS One, 7, 10.1371/journal.pone.0042544. Article e42544. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0042544
Boleij, H., Lozeman - van t Klooster, J., Lavrijsen, M., Kirchhoff, S., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2012). A test to identify judgement bias in mice. Behavioural Brain Research, 233, 45-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2012.04.039
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/273520/Post-print_boleij2012%255B1%255D.pdf?sequence=3
Schaap, M. W. H., Uilenreef, J. J., Mitsogiannis, M., van 't Klooster, J., Arndt, S. S., & Hellebrekers, L. J. (2012). Optimizing the dosing interval of buprenorphine in a multimodal postoperative analgesic strategy in the rat: minimizing side effects without affecting weight gain and food intake. Laboratory Animals, 46(4), 287-292. https://doi.org/10.1258/la.2012.012058
Arts, J. W. M., Kramer, K., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2012). The impact of transportation on physiological and behavioral parameters in Wistar rats: Implications for acclimatization periods. ILAR Journal. https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar.53.1.82
Salomons, A. R., Pinzon, N. E., Boleij, H., Kirchhoff, S., Arndt, S. S., Nordquist, R. E., Lindemann, L., Jaeschke, G., Spooren, W., & Ohl, F. (2012). Differential effects of diazepam and MPEP on habituation and neuro-behavioural processes in inbred mice. Behavioral and Brain Functions, 8(30), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/1744-9081-8-30
Salomons, A. R., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2012). Impact of anxiety profiles on cognitive performance in BALB/c and 129P2 mice Cognitive. Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience, 2(4), 794-803. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-012-0109-7

2011

Scholarly publications

Schaap, M. W. H., Uilenreef, J. J., Doornenbal, A., van 't Klooster, J., Arndt, S. S., & Hellebrekers, L. J. (2011). Simultaneous measurement of behavior and the somatosensory-evoked potential in a rat model. ILAR Journal, 52, e32-e38.
Ohl, F., & Arndt, S. S. (2011). Klinische Relevanz von Tiermodellen für psychiatrische Störungen. In G. Gründer, & O. Benkert (Eds.), Handbuch der Psychopharmakotherapie (pp. 111-113). Springer Medizin.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/236077/Kap%2520%252010_Klinische%2520Relevanz%2520von%2520Tiermodellen%2520f_252_r%2520psychiatrische%2520St_246_rungen.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Arndt, S. S., Lohavech, D., van 't Klooster, J., & Ohl, F. (2011). Effecten van stress op muizen en ratten als consequentie van gezamenlijke huisvesting. Biotechniek, 50(3), 99-103.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/236774/Effecten%2520van%2520stress%2520op%2520muizen.pdf?sequence=1
Ohl, F., & Arndt, S. S. (2011). Natuurlijk gedrag van honden. Biotechniek, 50(5), 232-238.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/236200/biotec%2520nw%252050-5%2520p%2520232-238%2520hond.pdf?sequence=1

2010

Scholarly publications

van der Staay, F. J., Arndt, S. S., & Nordquist, R. E. (2010). The standardization-generalization dilemma: a way out. Genes, Brain, and Behavior, 9(8), 849-855. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-183X.2010.00628.x
Salomons, A. R., Kortleve, T., Reinders, N. R., Kirchhoff, S., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2010). Susceptibility of a potential animal model for pathological anxiety to chronic mild stress. Behavioural Brain Research, 209(2), 241-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2010.01.050
Salomons, A. R., van Luijk, J. A. K. R., Reinders, N. R., Kirchhoff, S., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2010). Identifying emotional adaptation: behavioural habituation to novelty and immediate early gene expression in two inbred mouse strains. Genes, Brain, and Behavior, 9(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-183X.2009.00527.x
van der Kooij, M. A., Ohl, F., Arndt, S. S., Kavelaars, A. M. A. A., van Bel, F., & Heijnen, C. J. (2010). Mild neonatal hypoxia-ischemia induces long-term motor- and cognitive impairments in mice. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 24(5), 850-856.
Salomons, A. R., Bronkers, G., Kirchhoff, S., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2010). Behavioural habituation to novelty and brain area specific immediate early gene expression in female mice of two inbred strains. Behavioural Brain Research, 215, 95-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2010.06.035
Arndt, S. S., Lohavech, D., van 't Klooster, J., & Ohl, F. (2010). Co-species housing in mice and rats: Effects on physiological and behavioral stress responsivity. Hormones and Behavior, 57(3), 342-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2010.01.003

Professional publications

van der Staay, F. J., Arndt, S. S., & Nordquist, R. E. (2010). Is standaardisatie van Dierexperimenten een oorzaak van povere generaliseerbaarheid van resultaten? Biotechniek, 49(5), 183-193.

2009

Scholarly publications

Salomons, A. R., Arndt, S. S., & Ohl, F. (2009). Anxiety in relation to animal environment and welfare. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science, 36(1), 37-45.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/39554/Salomons_Arndt_Ohl.pdf?sequence=1
Arndt, S. S., Laarakker, M. C., van Lith, H. A., van der Staay, F. J., Gieling, E. T., Salomons, A. R., van 't Klooster, J., & Ohl, F. (2009). Individual housing of mice – Impact on behaviour and stress responses. Physiology & behavior, 97, 385-393.
van der Staay, F. J., Arndt, S. S., & Nordquist, R. E. (2009). Evaluation of animal models of neurobehavioral disorders. Behavioral and Brain Functions, 5, 11. http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/5/1/11
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/39240/BehavBrF2009%2520vdStaay%2520et%2520al.pdf?sequence=1

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Salomons, A., Espitia-Pinzon, N., Reinders, N., Kirchhoff, S., Arndt, S., & Ohl, F. (2009). Characterisation of non-adaptive anxiety in two inbred mouse strains. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. Abstract from 41st European Brain and Behaviour Society Meeting, Rhodes Island, Greece. https://doi.org/10.3389/conf.neuro.08.2009.09.288

2008

Scholarly publications

Ohl, F., Arndt, S. S., & van der Staay, F. J. (2008). Pathological anxiety in animals. Veterinary Journal, 175, 18-26.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/31989/sdarticle.pdf?sequence=2

Other output

Arndt, S., Laarakker, M. C., van Lith, H. A., van der Staay, F. J., & Ohl, F. (2008). IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ON EXPERIMENTAL BEHAVIOR OF MALE MICE.. 15-15. Abstract from 1 Centre for Physiology and Biochemical Research (CPB R) The Russian Society for BioPsychiatry (RSBP) Ukrainian Society for Biological Psychiatry (USBP) International Stress and Behavior Society (ISBS) Institute of Experimental Medicine (IEM RAMS) Proceedings 11-th Multidisciplinary International Neuroscience and Biological Psychiatry Conference "Stress and Behavior" , St-Petersburg, Russian Federation.

2007

Other output

Arndt, S., Laarakker, M. C., van Lith, H. A., & Ohl, F. (2007). Housing and husbandry standards in mice – the effects of social housing and testing order on experimental behaviour. Abstract from Felasa-Iclas Joint meeting 2007 , Cernobbio, Italy.

2006

Scholarly publications

Arndt, S. S. (2006). The “mouse fitness centre”: an efficient, standardized scan of the physical condition and sensorimotor integrity of mice. In L. P. J. J. Noldus, F. Grieco, L. W. S. Noijens, & P. H. Zimmerman (Eds.), Proceedings of Measuring Behavior 2005 (pp. 62-66). Noldus.

Other output

Arndt, S., Laarakker, M. C., Sommer, R., Lemmens, I., Fielmich, X., van Lith, H. A., & Ohl, F. (2006). Social housing in male mice - impact on experimental anxiety-related behaviour?. Paper presented at Papers of the 19th ECNP Congress, Paris, France.

2005

Other output

Laarakker, M. C., Schetters, D., van Raai, J., Sommer, R., Arndt, S., & van Lith, H. A. (2005). Association between plasma magnesium-ion concentration and anxiety in inbred mice. 37-37. Abstract from 11th Biennial EBPS Meeting, Barcelona, Spain.

2004

Scholarly publications

Schubert, M., Gautam, D., Surjo, D., Ueki, K., Baudler, S., Schubert, D., Kondo, T., Alber, J., Galldiks, N., Küstermann, E., Arndt, S., Jacobs, A. H., Krone, W., Kahn, C. R., & Brüning, J. C. (2004). Role for neuronal insulin resistance in neurodegenerative diseases. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 101(9), 3100-5. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0308724101

2001

Scholarly publications

Arndt, S. S., & Surjo, D. (2001). Methods for the behavioural phenotyping of mouse mutants. How to keep the overview. Behavioural Brain Research, 125(1-2), 39-42.
Surjo, D., & Arndt, S. S. (2001). The Mutant Mouse Behaviour network, a medium to present and discuss methods for the behavioural phenotyping. Physiology & behavior, 73(5), 691-694. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9384(01)00526-1
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