Mari Reiten

Mari Reiten is an Associate Professor at the University of Inland Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology and the Department of Agricultural Sciences. She specializes in animal science research and teaching at the Blæstad campus.

• Master's in Animal Science from Aarhus University (Foulum), Denmark
• Doctorate from Aarhus University (2018) focusing on calf health and welfare

Research interests: Mari Reiten's work centers on animal welfare in dairy systems, sustainable agricultural practices, and health outcomes in young livestock. She leads the Bachelor in Agronomy program and contributes to research on calf health metrics across production environments.

Publications: Her research spans dairy herd welfare assessments (2020) and seasonal impacts on heifer calf mortality (2018), reflecting expertise in veterinary epidemiology and sustainable livestock management.

Academic roles: As program manager for the Bachelor in Agronomy, she integrates practical animal science with broader agricultural sustainability goals through teaching and research leadership.