Gert van Duinkerken

Gert van Duinkerken is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on dairy cattle nutrition, enteric methane mitigation, and climate-resilient livestock systems. He serves as a Business Unit Manager at WIAS, leading projects like Feed4Foodure III and Ruwvoer, bodem & kringlooplandbouw.

• Key research areas: Dairy Cattle, Rumen Physiology, Circular Agriculture, Methane Mitigation

His work integrates feed additives (e.g., seaweed) to reduce methane emissions while optimizing lactational performance. He actively collaborates on sustainable agrifood systems and participates in international conferences like GFFA and EAAP meetings.

Recent projects explore dry period length effects on rumen adaptation and regional nutrient cycling. He has supervised PhD candidate W. Muizelaar in methane mitigation research.

Van Duinkerken contributes to public discourse through media engagements (e.g., Varkens.nl, EAAP webinars), emphasizing practical implementation of sustainable practices in dairy farming.