Helena Mejer

Helena Mejer

Senior adviser, Senior Advisor


  1. 2014
  2. Published

    Survival of Ascaris suum and Ascaridia galli eggs in liquid manure at different ammonia concentrations and temperatures

    Katakam, K. K., Mejer, Helena, Dalsgaard, Anders, Kyvsgaard, N. C. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2014, In: Veterinary Parasitology. 204, 3-4, p. 249-257 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. 2013
  4. Published

    Taenia solium cysticercosis - an emerging foodborne zoonosis in sub-Saharan Africa

    Johansen, M. V., Lekule , F., Pondja , A., Ngowi, H., Assane , Y., Kimbi, E., Magnussen, Pascal, Mejer, Helena, Braae, U. C., Trevisan, C., Saarnak, C. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2013. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  5. Published

    Fluctuations in prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs in Mbeya Region, Tanzania

    Braae, U. C., Komba, E., Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Mejer, Helena & Johansen, M. V., 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Healthy pigs for healthy people. A cysticercosis advocacy information tool

    Saarnak, C., Johansen, M. V., Mejer, Helena, Trevisan, C. & Braae, U. C., 2013, In: Tropical Medicine & International Health. 118, p. 110 111 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Impact of Ascaris suum in livestock

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Nejsum, P. & Mejer, Helena, 2013, Ascaris: The Neglected Parasite: the neglected parasite. Holland, C. (ed.). Elsevier, p. 363-381 19 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Prevalence of the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium in three organic pig farms in Denmark

    Petersen, H. H., Mejer, Helena, Katakam, K. K., Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Dalsgaard, Anders, Olsen, A. & Enemark, H., 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  9. Published

    Prevalence of the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium in three organic pig farms in Denmark

    Petersen, H. H., Mejer, Helena, Katakam, K. K., Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Dalsgaard, Anders, Olsen, A. & Enemark, H., 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  10. Published

    The Vicious Worm - a cysticercosis advocacy information tool

    Saarnak, C., Trevisan, C., Mejer, Helena, Braae, U. C. & Johansen, M. V., 2013. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  11. 2011
  12. Published

    Animal health, welfare and production problems in organic fattening pigs

    Lindgren, K., Bochicchio, D., Hegelund, L., Leeb, C., Mejer, Helena, Roepstorff, A. K. & Sundrum, A., 2011, Knowledge synthesis: animal health and welfare in organic pig production. Edwards, S. (ed.). p. 75-90 16 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingReport chapterResearch

  13. Published

    Animal health, welfare and production problems in organic pregnant and lactating sows

    Edwards, S., Mejer, Helena, Prunier, A. & Roepstorff, A. K., 2011, Knowledge synthesis: animal health and welfare in organic pig production. Edwards, S. (ed.). p. 22-39 18 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingReport chapterResearch

  14. Published

    Animal health, welfare and production problems in organic suckling piglets

    Prunier, A., Edwards, S., Lubac, S., Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2011, Knowledge synthesis: animal health and welfare in organic pig production. Edwards, S. (ed.). p. 40-59 20 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingReport chapterResearch

  15. Published

    Animal health, welfare and production problems in organic weaner pigs

    Hegelund, L., Bonde, M. K., Edwards, S., Leeb, C., Mejer, Helena, Roepstorff, A. K., Rousing, T. & Sundrum, A., 2011, Knowledge synthesis: animal health and welfare in organic pig production. Edwards, S. (ed.). p. 60-74 15 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingReport chapterResearch

  16. Published

    Helminth parasites in pigs: new challenges in pig production and current research highlights

    Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Nejsum, P. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2011, In: Veterinary Parasitology. 180, 1-2, p. 72-81 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Long-term survival of Ascaris suum and Trichuris suis eggs in relation to pasture management

    Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2011, Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. p. 113 1 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference abstract in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Organic pig production in Europe: health management in common organic pig farming

    Früh, B., Bochicchio, D., Dippel, S., Edwards, S., Gunnarsson, S., Leeb, C., Lindgren, K., Mejer, Helena & Prunier, A., 2011, The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL. 12 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportReportResearch

  19. Published

    Studies on preventive strategies and alternative treatments against roundworm in organic pig production systems

    Borgsteede, F. H. M., Gaasenbeek, C. P. H., van Krimpen, M. M., Maurer, V., Mejer, Helena, Spoolder, H. A. M., Thamsborg, Stig Milan & Vermeer, H. M., 2011, In: N J A S Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences. 58, 3-4, p. 173-176 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Survival and development of Ascaris suum and Trichuris suis eggs in deep-litter on an organic pig farm

    Mejer, Helena, Andersen, S. & Roepstorff, A. K., 2011, Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology, 2011. p. 109 1 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference abstract in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    The effect of a diet with fructan-rich chicory roots on intestinal helminths and microbiota with special focus on Bifidobacteria and Campylobacter in piglets around weaning

    Jensen, A. N., Mejer, Helena, Mølbak, L., Jensen, M. L., Jensen, T. K., Angen, Ø., Martinussen, T., Klitgaard, K., Baggesen, D. L., Thamsborg, Stig Milan & Roepstorff, A. K., 2011, In: Animal. 5, 6, 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. 2010
  23. Published

    Alternative approaches to control of parasites in livestock: Nordic and Baltic perspectives

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Roepstorff, A. K., Nejsum, P. & Mejer, Helena, 2010, In: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica (Online). 52, Suppl. 1, 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference articleResearchpeer-review

  24. 2009
  25. Published

    Improving smallholder pig farmers' knowledge on Taenia solium has the potential for reducing porcine and human cysticercosis incidences in endemic areas of Tanzania

    Ngowi, H. A., Lekule, F., Mejer, Helena, Johansen, M. V., Willingham Iii, A. L. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2009. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  26. Published

    Intercalibration of a concentration Mcmaster technique between eight European laboratories

    Mejer, Helena, Leeb, C., Heinonen, M., Cartaud, G., Prunier, A., Sundrum, A., Bochicchio, D., Lindgren, K., Wiberg, S., Früh, B., Bonde, M. & Roepstorff, A. K., 2009. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  27. Published

    The effect of dietary inclusion of dried chicory roots on Oesophagostomum spp. infections in naturally infected sows

    Mejer, Helena, Roepstorff, A. K. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2009. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  28. 2008
  29. Published

    Parasitter hos udegående husdyr - en balancegang i økologiske besætninger!

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Mejer, Helena, Nejsum, P. & Roepstorff, A. K., 2008, In: Forskningsnytt om Oekologisk Landbruk i Norden. 3, p. 5-7 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  30. Published

    Øget sundhed og velfærd med cikorie

    Mejer, Helena, 2008, In: Hyologisk. p. 16-19 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  31. 2007
  32. Published

    Combating cysticercosis: improving human health and livestock production in developing countries

    Willingham, A. L., Johansen, M. V., Mejer, Helena, Monrad, J., Thamsborg, Stig Milan & Ørnbjerg, N., 2007. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  33. Published

    Cross-disciplinary risk assessment of cysticercosis in eastern and southern Africa (CESA)

    Mejer, Helena, Willingham, A. L., Johansen, M. V., Lekule, F., Afonso, S., Matuja, W., Nyamongo, I., Phiri, I. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2007. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  34. Published

    The effect of dietary fructans on Oesophagostomum dentatum and Ascaris suum infections in pigs

    Mejer, Helena, Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Knudsen, K. E. B. & Roepstorff, A. K., 2007. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  35. 2006
  36. Published

    Ascaris suum infections in pigs born and raised on contaminated paddocks

    Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2006, In: Parasitology. 133, p. 305-312 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Oesophagostomum dentatum and Trichuris suis infections in pigs born and raised on contaminated paddocks

    Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2006, In: Parasitology. 133, p. 295-304 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    Fodring af svin med cikorierødder gavner smag, lugt og sundhed

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Mejer, Helena, Thomsen, L. E., Roepstorff, A. K., Byrne, D. V., Hansen, L. L. & Knudsen, K. E. B., 2006. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  39. Published

    Health management in organic pig production

    Sørensen, J. T., Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Leirs, H., Lodal, J., Knorr, M. & Bonde, M., 2006, DARCOF II: Danish research in organic food and farming systems 2000-2005. Sørensen, L. S. & Andreasen, C. B. (eds.). Holstebro: Forskningscenter for Økologisk Jordbrug og Fødevaresystemer, p. 100-103 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  40. Published

    Influence of chicory roots (Cichorium intybus L) on boar taint in entire male and female pigs

    Hansen, L. L., Mejer, Helena, Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Byrne, D. V., Roepstorff, A. K., Karlsson, A. H., Hansen-Møller, J., Jensen, M. T. & Tuomola, M., 2006, In: Animal. 82, 3, p. 359-368 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Kvalitet af økologisk okse- og svinekød

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Hansen, L. L., Hald, A. B., Kristensen, T., Nielsen, J. H., Nørbæk, R., Christensen, L. P., Søegaard, K., Vestergaard, M., Brandt, K., Byrne, D. V., Martens, M., Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2006, FØJO II: forskning i økologisk jordbrug og fødevaresystemer 2000-2005. Sørensen, L. S. & Andreasen, C. B. (eds.). Holstebro: Forskningscenter for Økologisk Jordbrug og Fødevaresystemer, p. 80-83 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  42. Published

    Quality of organic beef and pork

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Hansen, L. L., Hald, A. B., Kristensen, T., Nielsen, J. H., Nørbæk, R., Cristensen, L. P., Søegaard, K., Vestergaard, M., Brandt, K., Byrne, D. V., Martens, M., Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2006, DARCOF II: Danish research in organic food and farming systems 2000-2005. Sørensen, L. S. & Andreasen, C. B. (eds.). Forskningscenter for Økologisk Jordbrug og Fødevaresystemer, p. 80-83 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  43. Published

    Sundhedsstyring i økologisk svineproduktion

    Sørensen, J. T., Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Leirs, H., Lodal, J., Knorr, M. & Bonde, M., 2006, FØJO II: forskning i økologisk jordbrug og fødevaresystemer 2000-2005. Sørensen, L. S. & Andreasen, C. B. (eds.). Holstebro: Forskningscenter for Økologisk Jordbrug og Fødevaresystemer, p. 100-103 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  44. Published

    The influence of dietary carbohydrates on host susceptibility to helminth infections in pigs

    Thomsen, L. E., Mejer, Helena, Petkevicius, S., Knudsen, K. E. B., Roepstorff, A. K. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2006, Helminth infections in animals and man: population dynamics, host susceptibility and immuno-modulatory effects. Webster, P. & Thamsborg, S. M. (eds.). Center for Skov, Landskab og Planlægning/Københavns Universitet, p. 33-37 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  45. 2005
  46. Published

    Alternative control of intestinal worms in Danish organic pigs: technical seminar 32 talk 2

    Mejer, Helena, 2005. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  47. Published

    Better productivity in lambs on pasture after biological control of parasitic nematodes

    Larsen, M., Thamsborg, Stig Milan & Mejer, Helena, 2005. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  48. Published
  49. Published

    Chicory root improves the taste and odour of organic pork

    Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Thomsen, L. E., Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Byrne, D. V., Hansen, L. L., Knudsen, K. E. B. & Møller, K., 2005, In: DARCOFenews. 3, 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  50. Published

    Cikorierødder forbedrer smag og lugt i økologisk svinekød

    Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Thomsen, L. E., Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Byrne, D. V., Hansen, L. L., Knudsen, K. E. B. & Møller, K., 2005, In: FØJOenyt. 3, 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  51. Published

    Effect of feeding with chicory roots on Oesophagostomum dentatum and Ascaris suum infecrtions in pigs

    Mejer, Helena, Roepstorff, A. K., Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Hansen, L. L. & Knudsen, K. E. B., 2005. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  52. Published
  53. Published

    Survival of the free-living stages of porcine helminths in relation to pasture management

    Mejer, Helena & Roepstorff, A. K., 2005. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  54. 2004
  55. Published

    Biological control of gastrointestinal nematodes in ewes and suckling lambs on pasture

    Thamsborg, Stig Milan, Larsen, M. & Mejer, Helena, 2004, Ikke angivet. University of Nairobi, p. 33 1 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  56. Published

    Nutritional aspects of bioactive forages for worm control in organic sheep and goats

    Hoste, H., Athanasiadou, S., Paolini, V., Jackson, F., Coop, R. L., Kyriazakis, I., Barrau, E., Fouraste, I., Valderrabano, J., Uriarte, J., Larsen, M., Mejer, Helena & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2004. 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearch

  57. Published

    Nutritional aspects of bioactive forages for worm control in organic sheep and goats

    Hoste, H., Athanasiadou, S., Paolini, V., Jackson, F., Coop, R. L., Kyriazakis, I., Barrau, E., Fouraste, I., Valderrábano, J., Uriarte, J., Larsen, M., Mejer, Helena & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2004, Ikke angivet. Edited by: M. Hovi, A. S. S. P. (ed.). Sustaining Animal Health and Food Safety in Organic Farming (SAFO), p. 123-127 5 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearch

  58. Published

    Organic Rearing Enhances Disease and Pathology Due to Interactions of Thrichuris and the Microbial Microflora in Young Swine

    Mansfield, L., Steenhard, N. R., Roepstorff, A. K., Kringel, H., Mejer, Helena, Olsen, John Elmerdahl, Jørgensen, K., Møller-Nielsen, E., Murrell, K. & Thamsborg, Stig Milan, 2004.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  59. Published

    Sundhedsstyring i økologisk svineproduktion

    Sørensen, J. T., Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Leirs, H., Lodal, J., Knorr, M. & Bonde, M., 2004, FØJO II. Forskningscenter for Økologisk Jordbrug, 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  60. Published

    Sundhedsstyring i økologisk svineproduktion

    Sørensen, J. T., Roepstorff, A. K., Mejer, Helena, Leirs, H., Lodal, J., Bonde, M. & Giersing, M., 2004. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

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