Jerine van der Eijk

Dr. Jerine van der Eijk is an active researcher in Animal Health & Welfare at Wageningen University & Research. Specializing in poultry behavior and welfare, her work examines the impacts of genetics, environment, and microbiota on broiler chickens and laying hens.

• Research Focus: Animal welfare, gut-brain axis in poultry, environmental enrichment
• Current Work: Investigating light spectrum preferences and growth rate impacts on welfare

Her recent publications analyze how breed differences affect welfare outcomes, with emphasis on behavioral adaptations and physiological responses. Collaborations with experts like dr. de Jong and prof. Naguib highlight her interdisciplinary approach.

Key trends in her work include:

• Integration of computer vision for behavioral monitoring
• Studies on peripheral serotonin in feather pecking
• Comparative analysis of slow/fast-growing broiler strains
• Application of microbiota transplantation techniques