Dr. T.J. (Tijs) Tobias

Dr. T.J. (Tijs) Tobias

Researcher
Swine Health
+31 30 253 1342
t.j.tobias@uu.nl

Highlighted publications

Tobias, T. J. (2014). Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae transmission and clinical outbreaks. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University]. Utrecht University.
Sassu, E. L., Bossé, J. T., Tobias, T. J., Gottschalk, M., Langford, P. R., & Hennig-Pauka, I. (2018). Update on Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae-knowledge, gaps and challenges. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.12739

Publications

2022

Scholarly publications

Holleboom, R., Bombosch, D., Wispels, M., Giglia, G., & Tobias, T. (Accepted/In press). Cystic hygroma in a female suckling pig, a case report. Porcine Health Management.
Deelen, E., Meijboom, F., Tobias, T., & Smolders, L. F. E. (2022). Challenges of future vets – the impact of the killing of animals during education on veterinary students’ wellbeing. In D. Bruce, & A. Bruce (Eds.), Transforming food systems: ethics, innovation and responsibility (pp. 322-327). Wageningen Academic Publisher. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-939-8_49
Huber, N., Andraud, M., Sassu, E. L., Prigge, C., Zoche-Golob, V., Käsbohrer, A., D’Angelantonio, D., Viltrop, A., Żmudzki, J., Jones, H., Smith, R. P., Tobias, T., & Burrow, E. (2022). What is a biosecurity measure? A definition proposal for animal production and linked processing operations. One Health, 15, 1-9. [100433]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2022.100433
Deelen, E., Meijboom, F. L. B., Tobias, T. J., Koster, F., Hesselink, J., & Rodenburg, T. B. (2022). The views of farm animal veterinarians about their roles and responsibilities associated with on-farm end-of-life situations. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, 1-14. [949080]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.949080
Meester, M., Bouwknegt, M., Hakze-van der Honing, R., Vernooij, H., Houben, M., van Oort, S., van der Poel, W. H. M., Stegeman, A., & Tobias, T. (2022). Repeated cross‑sectional sampling of pigs at slaughter indicates varying age of hepatitis E virus infection within and between pig farms. BMC Veterinary Research, 53(1), 1-12. [50]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-022-01068-3
Sikkema, R. S., Tobias, T., Oreshkova, N., de Bruin, E., Okba, N., Chandler, F., Hulst, M. M., Rodon, J., Houben, M., van Maanen, K., Bultman, H., Meester, M., Gerhards, N. M., Bouwknegt, M., Urlings, B., Haagmans, B., Kluytmans, J., Geurtsvan Kessel, C. H., van der Poel, W. H. M., ... Stegeman, A. (2022). Experimental and field investigations of exposure, replication and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in pigs in the Netherlands. Emerging Microbes and Infections, 11(1), 91-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2021.2011625

2021

Scholarly publications

van der Peet, G., Hoofs, A., Kreuger, K., van der Peet-Schwering, C. M. C., Vermeer, H., & Tobias, T. (2021). Houden van varkens met een intacte staart : Eindrapportage “Stappenplan krulstaarten 2017-2020”. (Rapport; No. 1311). Wageningen Livestock Research. https://doi.org/10.18174/545856
van Nes, A., Macri, L., Boessen, L., & Tobias, T. (2021). CONGENITAL MALFORMATION OF THE FRONT CLAWS OF A PIG. 448. Abstract from 12th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management.
Nauta, S., Politiek, A., de Wit, M., van Nes, A., & Tobias, T. J. (2021). Severe vulva biting in gestating sows; a case report. 425. Abstract from 12th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management.
Tobias, T. J., Caekebeke, N., Jonquiere, F. J., Ringenier, M., van den Hoogen, A., Vernooij, J. C. M., Velkers, F. C., Postma, M., Houben, M., Zoons, J., De Koster, S., Sleeckx, N., Verhulst, C., Lammens, C., Dewulf, J., Kluytmans-van den Bergh, M. F. Q., Goossens, H., & Stegeman, J. A. (2021). Coaching aids in reduction of antimicrobial use and resistance in Belgian and Dutch pig farms: I-4-1-health project results. 71. Abstract from 12th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management.
Koster, S. D., Ringenier, M., Lammens, C., Stegeman, A., Tobias, T., Velkers, F., Vernooij, H., Bergh, M. K. D., Kluytmans, J., Dewulf, J., & Goossens, H. (2021). ESBL-Producing, Carbapenem- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Escherichia coli in Belgian and Dutch Broiler and Pig Farms: A Cross-Sectional and Cross-Border Study. Antibiotics, 10(8), 1-14. [945]. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10080945
Caekebeke, N., Ringenier, M., Jonquiere, F., Tobias, T., Postma, M., Hoogen, A. V. D., Houben, M., Velkers, F., Sleeckx, N., Stegeman, A., & Dewulf, J. (2021). Coaching Belgian and Dutch Broiler Farmers Aimed at Antimicrobial Stewardship and Disease Prevention. Antibiotics, 10(5), 1-14. [590]. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10050590
Meester, M., Tobias, T. J., Bouwknegt, M., Kusters, N. E., Stegeman, J. A., & van der Poel, W. H. M. (2021). Infection dynamics and persistence of hepatitis E virus on pig farms - a review. Porcine Health Management, 7(1), 1-16. [16]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-021-00189-z
van Wijngaarden, M. F. A., Geut, M. I. M., Vernooij, J. C. M., IJsseldijk, L. L., & Tobias, T. J. (2021). Determinants of mortality of juvenile harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) infected with lungworm submitted to a Dutch seal rehabilitation centre. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 14, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.12.002

2020

Scholarly publications

Nauta, S., Politiek, A., de Wit, M., van Nes, A., & Tobias, T. J. (2020). Severe vulva biting in gestating sows; a case report. 879. Abstract from 26th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tobias, T. J., Vernooij, J. C. M., Teske, E., j p h m, V., & van Nes, A. (2020). Efficacy of needle-free iron injection, an on farm double blind randomized controlled clinical trial. 671. Abstract from 26th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tobias, T. J., Caekebeke, N., Jonquiere, F. J., Vernooij, J. C. M., van den Hoogen, A., Ringenier, M., Velkers, F. C., Postma, M., Houben, M., Zoons, J., De Koster, S., Sleeckx, N., Verhulst, C., Kluytmans-van den Bergh, M. F. Q., Lammens, C., Goossens, H., Dewulf, J., & Stegeman, J. A. (2020). Reduction of antimicrobial use and resistance in Belgian and Dutch pig farms; i-4-1-Health project results. 458. Abstract from 26th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Houben, M., Caekebeke, N., van den Hoogen, A., Ringenier, M., Tobias, T. J., Jonquiere, F. J., Sleeckx, N., Velkers, F. C., Stegeman, J. A., Dewulf, J., & Postma, M. (2020). The ADKAR® change management model for farmer profiling with regard to antimicrobial stewardship in livestock production. Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift, 89(6), 309-314. https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.v89i6.17413
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/410834/17413_Article_Text_33903_1_10_20210107.pdf?sequence=1
Harder, K., Tobias, T. J., & van Geijlswijk, I. M. (2020). De behandeling van unilaterale keratoconjunctivitis bij zogende biggen. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 145(10). https://www.knmvd.nl/de-behandeling-van-unilaterale-keratoconjunctivitis-bij-zogende-biggen/
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
i-4-1-Health Study Group (2020). Comparing Farm Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use in High-Antimicrobial-Consuming Broiler and Pig Farms in the Belgian–Dutch Border Region. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, [558455]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.558455

Professional publications

Kuppler-van der Aa, A. S. (Author), Meijboom, F. L. B. (Author), Deelen, E. (Author), Arndt, S. S. (Author), van Herten, J. (Author), Tobias, T. J. (Author), & Herder, F. (Author). (2020). Beslisondersteuner Zorgbehoevende Varkens: voor dieren vanaf +/- 2 maanden oud. Web publication/site, . https://www.uu.nl/media/61923
Caekebeke, N., Ringenier, M., Postma, M., Jonquiere, F. J., Tobias, T. J., Velkers, F. C., Houben, M., Sleeckx, N., Van Dosselaer, I., Zoons, J., Pierré, E., Dewulf, J., & Stegeman, J. A. (2020, Jan 16). Vlaamse en Nederlandse vleeskuikenbedrijven begeleiden naar een lager antibioticagebruik: Resultaten van het Europees Interreg project i-4-1-Health. (96 ed.) Proefbedrijf Pluimveehouderij, Provincie Antwerpen.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394447/Mededeling96_PV_def.pdf?sequence=1

2019

Scholarly publications

Dieste-Pérez, L., Dobak, T. P., Vilaplana Grosso, F. R., Bergmann, W., & Tobias, T. J. (2019). Magnetic resonance imaging appearance of the brain and cervical spinal cord in an edema disease affected pig. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 60, E15-E19. https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.12524

Other output

de Goede, E., Bikker, F., & Tobias, T. J. (2019). COLLECTION AND COMPOSITION OF SALIVA FROM SUCKLING PIGLETS. 432. Abstract from 11th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM), Utrecht, Netherlands.
Caekebeke, N., van den Hoogen, A., Ringenier, M., Jonquiere, F. J., Tobias, T. J., Postma, M., Houben, M., Velkers, F. C., Sleeckx, N., Stegeman, J. A., & Dewulf, J. (2019). DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DUTCH AND BELGIAN PIG FARMERS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR BIOSECURITY LEVEL AND ANTIMICROBIAL USAGE WITHIN THE I-4-1-HEALTH PROJECT. 65. Abstract from 11th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM), Utrecht, Netherlands.

2018

Scholarly publications

Dieste Pérez, L., van Nes, A., Duinhof, T., van Maanen, C., & Tobias, T. J. (2018). Absence of PCV2 viremia in new-born pigs on 4 Dutch endemically infected sow farms. 225. Abstract from 25th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2018, Chonqqing, China.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386077/DiestePerez_IPVS2018.pdf?sequence=1
Tobias, T. J., Duim, K., Spaninks, M. P., Daemen, A. J. J. M., & Stegeman, J. A. (2018). Absence of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in semen from serologically positive tested AI-boars. 205. Abstract from 25th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2018, Chonqqing, China.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386076/Tobias_App_Semen_IPVS2018.pdf?sequence=1
van den Hoogen, A., Ringenier, M., Caekebeke, N., Velkers, F. C., Tobias, T. J., Postma, M., Houben, M., Zoons, J., Sleeckx, N., Verhulst, C., Kluytmans-van den Bergh, M. F. Q., Lammens, C., Dewulf, J., & Stegeman, J. A. (2018). Tailor-made coaching for antimicrobial reduction in pig farms within the Belgium-Dutch cross border project; i-4-1-Health. 169. Abstract from 25th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2018, Chonqqing, China.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396508/Hoogen_i41health_IPVS2018.pdf?sequence=1
Kuller, W. I., van Hell, H., Klein Koerkamp, M., Besemer, M., van Schip, J. W. M., Kolpa, B. L. A., & Tobias, T. J. (2018). High aerial ammonia as cause for increased rate of return to oestrus in sows: a case report. Abstract from 25th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2018, Chonqqing, China.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396507/Kuller_IPVS2018.pdf?sequence=1
van den Hoogen, A., Ringenier, M., Caekebeke, N., Velkers, F. C., Tobias, T. J., Postma, M., Houben, M., Zoons, J., Sleeckx, N., Verhulst, C., Kluytmans-van den Bergh, M. F. Q., Lammens, C., Dewulf, J., & Stegeman, J. A. (2018). Tailor-made coaching for antimicrobial reduction in pig farms within the Belgium-Dutch cross border project; i-4-1-Health. 328. Abstract from 10th ESPHM Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396506/Hoogen_i41health_ESPHM2018.pdf?sequence=1
Dekker, C. N. T., Willems, E., Martens, M., Tobias, T. J., & Wagenaar, J. A. (2018). Application of quantitative PCR for Streptococcus suis serotypes 2 and 9 on tonsil and saliva samples in pigs under field conditions. 256. Abstract from 10th ESPHM Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Dieste Pérez, L., van Nes, A., van Maanen, C., Duinhof, T., & Tobias, T. J. (2018). The prevalence of PCV2 viremia in newborn piglets on four endemically infected Dutch sow farms is very low. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 153, 42-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.03.001
Sassu, E. L., Bossé, J. T., Tobias, T. J., Gottschalk, M., Langford, P. R., & Hennig-Pauka, I. (2018). Update on Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae-knowledge, gaps and challenges. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.12739

Professional publications

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

2017

Scholarly publications

Houben, M., Tobias, T. J., & Holstege, M. M. C. (2017). The effect of double nursing, an alternative nursing strategy for the hyper-prolific sow herd, on herd performance. Porcine Health Management, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-016-0050-1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/359703/Houben_et_al_2016_Porcine_Health_Management.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Dieste Pérez, L., van Nes, A., Wolswinkel, T., Beerens, B., van Maanen, C., Duinhof, T., & Tobias, T. J. (2017). PCV2 viremia in newborn piglets on endemically infected sow farms is extremely rare. 422. Abstract from 9th European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, Prague, Czech Republic.
Poppe, W., Houben, M., Tobias, T. J., & van Nes, A. (2017). The prevalence of spleen atrophy in sows. 384. Abstract from 9th European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, Prague, Czech Republic.
Houben, M., Tobias, T. J., & Holstege, M. M. C. (2017). A Case Report On Double Nursing; An Alternative Nursing Strategy For Hyper-prolific Sow Herds. 280. Abstract from 9th European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, Prague, Czech Republic.
Tobias, T. J., van Nes, A., & Grinwis, G. C. M. (2017). Sneezing in weaned pigs due to non-infectious causesa case report. 261. Abstract from 9th European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, Prague, Czech Republic.
Dieste Pérez, L., van Nes, A., van Maanen, K., Wolswinkel, T., Beerens, B., Duinhof, T., & Tobias, T. J. (2017). PCV2 viraemia in new-born piglets on endemically infected sow herds is extremely rare. Poster session presented at 9th European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, Prague, Czech Republic.
Tobias, T. J., van Nes, A., Lucassen, M., Perney, V., de Groot, M., Cirkel, K., & Grinwis, G. C. M. (2017). Sneezing in weaned pigs due to non-infectious causes; a case report. Poster session presented at 9th European Symposium for Porcine Health Management, Prague, Czech Republic.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/360593/0013_Tobias.pdf?sequence=1

2016

Professional publications

Tobias, T. J. (2016). Czynniki ryzyka wczesnej zamieralności zarodków u loch. Weterynariaw Terenie, 2016(2), 36.

Other output

Dieste Pérez, L., Dobak, T. P., Vilaplana Grosso, F. R., Bergmann, W., & Tobias, T. J. (2016). MRI as an in vivo diagnostic tool for neurological disorders in pigs. 399-399. Poster session presented at 24th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress & 8th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management, Dublin, Ireland.
Tobias, T. J., Nielen, M., & van Nes, A. (2016). Return to oestrus caused by impaired feed intake; a case report. Abstract from 24th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress & 8th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management, Dublin, Ireland.

2015

Scholarly publications

Houben, M., van Nes, A., & Tobias, T. J. (2015). Water palatability, a matter of taste. Porcine Health Management, 1, [1:10]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-015-0004-z

Other output

Tobias, T. J., van Eijndhoven, R. E. W., Klip, F., Wessels, E., & van Nes, A. (2015). Multiple risk factors for return to oestrus in group housed sows; a case study. Abstract from 7th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management, Nantes, France.
Tobias, T. J., Klinkenberg, D., Bouma, A., van Leengoed, L. A. M. G., & Stegeman, J. A. (2015). Simulation of outbreak mechanisms of respiratory disease in finishing pigs caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae. Poster session presented at 7th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management, Nantes, France.
Tobias, T. J., van Gaalen, L., Schouten, C., Moonen, M., van Hagen, G., & van Leengoed, L. A. M. G. (2015). National guideline for treatment of respiratory disease in pigs. Poster session presented at 7th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management, Nantes, France.

2014

Scholarly publications

Tobias, T. J., Klinkenberg, D., Bouma, A., van den Broek, J., Daemen, A. J. J. M., Wagenaar, J. A., & Stegeman, J. A. (2014). A cohort study on Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae colonisation in suckling piglets. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 114(3-4), 223-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.02.008
Klinkenberg, D., Tobias, T. J., Bouma, A., van Leengoed, L. A. M. G., & Stegeman, J. A. (2014). Simulation study of the mechanisms underlying outbreaks of clinical disease caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in finishing pigs. Veterinary Journal, 202(1), 99-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.06.015
Tobias, T. J., Bouma, A., van den Broek, J., van Nes, A., Daemen, A. J. J. M., Wagenaar, J., Stegeman, J. A., & Klinkenberg, D. (2014). Transmission of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae among weaned piglets on endemically infected farms. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 117(1), 207-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.07.017
Tobias, T. J. (2014). Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae transmission and clinical outbreaks. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University]. Utrecht University.

Other output

Tobias, T. J. (2014). The taste of water. Abstract from 6th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management, Sorrento, Italy.

2013

Scholarly publications

Tobias, T. J., Bouma, A., Daemen, A. J. J. M., Wagenaar, J. A., Stegeman, J. A., & Klinkenberg, D. (2013). Association between transmission rate and disease severity for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae infection in pigs. Veterinary Research, 44(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1297-9716-44-2

2012

Scholarly publications

Tobias, T. J., Bouma, A., Klinkenberg, D., Daemen, A. J. J. M., Stegeman, J. A., Wagenaar, J. A., & Duim, B. (2012). Detection of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in pigs by real-time quantitative PCR for the apxIVA gene. Veterinary Journal, 193, 557-560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.02.004

2010

Scholarly publications

Kuller, W. I., Tobias, T. J., & van Nes, A. (2010). Creep feed intake in unweaned piglets is increased by exploration stimulating feeder. Livestock Science, 129, 228-231.

2009

Scholarly publications

Tobias, T. J., van Nes, A., & van Leengoed, L. A. M. G. (2009). Outbreak of respiratory distress resembling influenza caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in pigs. Veterinary Record, 164, 402-403.