Irena Czycholl

Irena Czycholl

Associate Professor


  1. 2024
  2. E-pub ahead of print

    A comparative study of young wild boars’ and rearing piglets’ health status with regard to the behavioral disorder tail biting in pigs

    Czycholl, Irena, Büttner, K., Baumgärtner, W., Puff, C. & Krieter, J., 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section A: Animal Science.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Comparison of three different measuring devices of ammonia and evaluation of their suitability to assess animal welfare in pigs

    Witt, J., Krieter, J., Schröder, K., Büttner, K., Hölzel, C., Krugmann, K. & Czycholl, Irena, 2024, In: Livestock Science. 279, 10 p., 105372.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Dominance hierarchy does not influence distances travelled and area utilization in a large group of ponies

    Weidling, G., Krieter, J., Lübben, R. & Czycholl, Irena, 2024, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 271, 8 p., 106178.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. E-pub ahead of print

    Randomised Controlled Trial on Prophylaxis of Mastitis-Metritis-Agalactia Syndrome in Swine using Caulophyllum Logoplex and Lachesis Logoplex

    Büttner, K., Oelkers, J., Burfeind, O., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Homeopathy.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Relationship between animal-based on-farm indicators and meat inspection data in pigs

    Witt, J., Krieter, J., Büttner, K., Wilder, T., Hasler, M., Bussemas, R., Witten, S. & Czycholl, Irena, 2024, In: Porcine Health Management. 10, 12 p., 8.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. 2023
  8. Published

    Are biters sick? Health status of tail biters in comparison to control pigs

    Czycholl, Irena, Büttner, K., Becker, D., Schwennen, C., Baumgärtner, W., Otten, W., Wendt, M., Puff, C. & Krieter, J., 2023, In: Porcine Health Management. 9, 19.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Comparison of physiological and ethological indicators and rein tension in headshakers and control horses in riding tests

    Stange, L. M., Wilder, T., Siebler, D., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2023, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 263, 105943.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Die Kaufuntersuchung des Pferdes –Beurteilerübereinstimmung

    Stange, L. M., Krieter, J., Schwarck, F. & Czycholl, Irena, 2023, In: Zuchtungskunde. 95, 3, p. 163-174

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Measuring welfare in rearing piglets: test-retest reliability of selected animal-based indicators

    Witt, J., Krieter, J., Wilder, T. & Czycholl, Irena, 2023, In: Journal of Animal Science. 101, skad162.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Nebennieren als potentieller Tierwohlindikator bei Schweinen*

    Witt, J., Krugmann, K., Wilder, T., Krieter, J., Bussemas, R., Witten, S. & Czycholl, Irena, 2023, In: Zuchtungskunde. 95, 4, p. 241-254 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Test-Retest-Reliabilität des AWIN Tierwohlbeurteilungsprotokolls für Schafe auf Betrieben in Norddeutschland

    Buttner, K., Mextorf, K., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2023, In: Zuchtungskunde. 95, 4, p. 255-271 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. 2022
  15. Comparison of the Current Situation of Equine Headshaking Syndrome in France and Switzerland Based on an Online Survey

    Stange, L. M., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2022, In: Animals. 12, 11, 11 p., 1393.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. The Behavior of Horses Stabled in a Large Group at Essential Resources (Watering Point and Lying Halls)

    Hildebrandt, F., Buettner, K., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2022, In: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 118, 10 p., 104106.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. 2021
  18. Can Tail and Ear Postures Be Suitable to Capture the Affective State of Growing Pigs?

    Krugmann, K. L., Mieloch, F. J., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2 Oct 2021, In: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 24, 4, p. 411-423 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. Area and Resource Utilization of Group-Housed Horses in an Active Stable

    Hildebrandt, F., Buettner, K., Salau, J., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, Oct 2021, In: Animals. 11, 10, 14 p., 2777.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Proximity between horses in large groups in an open stable system - Analysis of spatial and temporal proximity definitions

    Hildebrandt, F., Buettner, K., Salau, J., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, Sep 2021, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 242, 7 p., 105418.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Application of Principal Component Analysis of Sows' Behavioral Indicators of the Welfare Quality Protocol to Determine Main Components of Behavior

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, 2021, In: Frontiers in Animal Science. 2, 40.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Auswirkungen des Headshaking Syndroms in der deutschen Pferdezucht – eine Umfrage unter Züchtern

    Stange, L. M., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2021, In: Zuchtungskunde. 2021, 3, p. 244-256 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. 2020
  24. Overview of the Current Situation in a Sample of Headshakers and Owner Assessment of Effective Therapeutic Measures Used in Germany

    Stange, L. M., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, Dec 2020, In: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 95, 5 p., 103270.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. A life cycle assessment study of dairy farms in northern Germany: The influence of performance parameters on environmental efficiency

    Drews, J., Czycholl, Irena & Krieter, J., 1 Nov 2020, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 273, 10 p., 111127.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  26. Animal Welfare Assessment in Sows and Piglets-Introduction of a New German Protocol for Farm's Self-Inspection and of New Animal-Based Indicators for Piglets

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, Nov 2020, In: Agriculture. 10, 11, 14 p., 506.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Iceberg Indicators for Sow and Piglet Welfare

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, Nov 2020, In: Sustainability. 12, 21, 24 p., 8967.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. "HerdGPS-Preprocessor"-A Tool to Preprocess Herd Animal GPS Data; Applied to Evaluate Contact Structures in Loose-Housing Horses

    Salau, J., Hildebrandt, F., Czycholl, Irena & Krieter, J., Oct 2020, In: Animals. 10, 10, 19 p., 1932.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Short communication: Evaluation of the sample size of individual indicators in gestating sows concerning the Welfare Quality (R) protocol applied to sows and piglets

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, Jun 2020, In: Animal. 14, 6, p. 1278-1282 5 p., 1751731119003446.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. Investigation of influence of growing pigs' positive affective state on behavioral and physiological parameters using structural equation modeling

    Krugmann, K. L., Mieloch, F. J., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, Feb 2020, In: Journal of Animal Science. 98, 2, 11 p., 028.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. Frothy saliva-A novel indicator to assess stereotypies in sows?

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, Jan 2020, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 222, 8 p., 104897.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Temporal development of agonistic interactions as well as dominance indices and centrality parameters in pigs after mixing

    Buettner, K., Czycholl, Irena, Mees, K. & Krieter, J., Jan 2020, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 222, 9 p., 104913.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. "AniFair": A GUI Based Software Tool for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis - An Example of Assessing Animal Welfare

    Salau, J., Friedrich, L., Czycholl, Irena & Krieter, J., 2020, In: Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade). 11, 3

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. A life cycle assessment study of dairy farms in Northern Germany - The development of environmental impacts throughout a decade

    Drews, J., Czycholl, Irena & Krieter, J., 2020, In: Zuchtungskunde. 92, 4, p. 236-256 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Distances Walked by Long Established and Newcomer Horses in an Open Stable System in Northern Germany

    Hildebrandt, F., Krieter, J., Buettner, K., Salau, J. & Czycholl, Irena, 2020, In: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 95, 7 p., 103282.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. Factors of potential influence on different behavioural tests in fattening pigs

    Mieloch, F. J., Nietfeld, S., Straßburg, C., Krieter, J., Grosse Beilage, E. & Czycholl, Irena, 2020, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 222, 5 p., 104900.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Feasibility and reliability of a German guideline for farm's self-monitoring in sows and piglets

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, 2020, In: Journal of Animal Science. 98, 10, 10 p., ARTN skaa3O5.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. Social network analysis in pigs: impacts of significant dyads on general network and centrality parameters

    Büttner, K., Czycholl, Irena, Mees, K. & Krieter, J., 2020, In: Animal. 14, 2, p. 368-378

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  39. Tail and ear postures of growing pigs in two different housing conditions

    Czycholl, Irena, Hauschild, E., Büttner, K., Krugmann, K., Burfeind, O. & Krieter, J., 2020, In: Behavioural Processes. 176, 10 p., 104138.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. 2019
  41. Agonistic Interactions in Pigs-Comparison of Dominance Indices with Parameters Derived from Social Network Analysis in Three Age Groups

    Buettner, K., Czycholl, Irena, Mees, K. & Krieter, J., Nov 2019, In: Animals. 9, 11, 18 p., 929.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  42. Test-Retest Reliability of the 'Welfare Quality Animal Welfare Assessment Protocol for Sows and Piglets'. Part 1. Assessment of the Welfare Principle of 'Appropriate Behavior'

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, Jul 2019, In: Animals. 9, 7, 21 p., 398.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. Impact of Significant Dyads on Dominance Indices in Pigs

    Buettner, K., Czycholl, Irena, Mees, K. & Krieter, J., Jun 2019, In: Animals. 9, 6, 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  44. Are Behavioral Tests Capable of Measuring Positive Affective States in Growing Pigs?

    Krugmann, K., Warnken, F., Krieter, J. & Czycholl, Irena, May 2019, In: Animals. 9, 5, 12 p., 274.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Interobserver Reliability of the Animal Welfare Indicators Welfare Assessment Protocol for Horses

    Czycholl, Irena, Klingbeil, P. & Krieter, J., Apr 2019, In: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 75, p. 112-121 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  46. Reliability of different behavioural tests for growing pigs on-farm

    Czycholl, Irena, Menke, S., Strassburg, C. & Krieter, J., Apr 2019, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 213, p. 65-73 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Test-retest reliability of the Welfare Quality Assessment protocol for pigs applied to sows and piglets Part 2. Assessment of the principles good feeding, good housing, and good health

    Friedrich, L., Krieter, J., Kemper, N. & Czycholl, Irena, Mar 2019, In: Journal of Animal Science. 97, 3, p. 1143-1157 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. 2018
  49. An evaluation of efficiency in dairy production using structural equation modelling

    Drews, J., Czycholl, Irena, Junge, W. & Krieter, J., Oct 2018, In: Journal of Agricultural Science. 156, 8, p. 996-1004 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. An Indication of Reliability of the Two-Level Approach of the AWIN Welfare Assessment Protocol for Horses

    Czycholl, Irena, Buttner, K., Klingbeil, P. & Krieter, J., Jan 2018, In: Animals. 8, 1, 14 p., 7.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  51. Effects of an intensified human-animal interaction on tail biting in pigs during the rearing period

    Buettner, K., Czycholl, Irena, Basler, H. & Krieter, J., 2018, In: Journal of Agricultural Science. 156, 8, p. 1039-1046 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  52. How reliable is the multi-criteria evaluation system of the Welfare Quality® protocol for growing pigs?

    Czycholl, Irena, Kniese, C., Schrader, L. & Krieter, J., 2018, In: Animal Welfare. 27, 2, p. 147-156 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  53. 2017
  54. Assessment of the multi-criteria evaluation system of the Welfare Quality protocol for growing pigs

    Czycholl, Irena, Kniese, C., Schrader, L. & Krieter, J., Sep 2017, In: Animal. 11, 9, p. 1573-1580 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  55. Reliability of the qualitative behavior assessment as included in the welfare quality assessment protocol for growing pigs

    Czycholl, Irena, Grosse Beilage, E., Henning, C. & Krieter, J., 2 Aug 2017, In: Journal of Animal Science. 95, 8, p. 3445-3454

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  56. Suitability of animal-based indicators for the detection of animal welfare in horses

    Czycholl, Irena, Klingbeil, P. & Krieter, J., Jun 2017, In: Tieraerztliche Umschau. 72, 6, p. 209-217 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  57. How does the pig feel can one measure emotions?

    Czycholl, Irena, Krugmann, K., Warnken, F. & Krieter, J., May 2017, In: Tieraerztliche Umschau. 72, 5, p. 169-175 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  58. Validation of a multi-criteria evaluation model for animal welfare

    Martin, P., Czycholl, Irena, Buxade, C. & Krieter, J., Apr 2017, In: Animal. 11, 4, p. 650-660 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  59. What do maternal tests actually test?

    Grimberg-Henrici, C. G. E., Czycholl, Irena, Burfeind, O. & Krieter, J., Apr 2017, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 189, p. 23-28 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  60. 2016
  61. Published

    Test-retest reliability of the Welfare Quality animal welfare assessment protocol for growing pigs

    Czycholl, Irena, Kniese, C., Buettner, K., Beilage, E. G., Schrader, L. & Krieter, J., Nov 2016, In: Animal Welfare. 25, 4, p. 447-459 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  62. Published

    Interobserver reliability of the 'Welfare Quality Animal Welfare Assessment Protocol for Growing Pigs'

    Czycholl, Irena, Kniese, C., Buettner, K., Beilage, E. G., Schrader, L. & Krieter, J., 19 Jul 2016, In: SpringerPlus. 5, 13 p., 1114.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  63. 2015
  64. Published

    Review of the assessment of animal welfare with special emphasis on the "Welfare Quality (R) animal welfare assessment protocol for growing pigs"

    Czycholl, Irena, Buettner, K., Beilage, E. G. & Krieter, J., 7 Jul 2015, In: Archiv fur Tierzucht. 58, 13 p., 237.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  65. Published

    Network characteristics and development of social structure of agonistic behaviour in pigs across three repeated rehousing and mixing events

    Buettner, K., Scheffler, K., Czycholl, Irena & Krieter, J., Jul 2015, In: Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 168, p. 24-30 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  66. Published

    Social network analysis - centrality parameters and individual network positions of agonistic behavior in pigs over three different age levels

    Buettner, K., Scheffler, K., Czycholl, Irena & Krieter, J., 17 Apr 2015, In: SpringerPlus. 4, 13 p., 185.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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