Kees van Reenen

Kees van Reenen is a Researcher at the Department of Animal Health & Welfare, Wageningen University. His work focuses on animal welfare, dairy science, and infectious diseases in livestock, particularly calves and dairy cows. He leads projects such as 'Improving the welfare of unweaned dairy calves undergoing long-distance transport' and 'Sensor-based decision support system for health monitoring in calves.' His research integrates observational studies, sensor technology, and clinical data to address challenges in calf rearing and disease outcomes.

Key research interests include calf transport effects, feed withdrawal impacts, behavioral patterns in dairy cows, and microbial interactions in animal health. He collaborates on projects like 'Microbioom en gezondheid dier' exploring gut microbiome influences. His work has been presented at conferences, emphasizing practical applications in animal husbandry and disease management.

Van Reenen contributes to interdisciplinary teams and supervises research, with a focus on translating findings into actionable solutions for livestock welfare and health.