Marijana Vučinić

Marijana Vučinić is a full Professor at the Department of Zoohygiene within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Belgrade. She teaches multiple courses including Experimental Animals and Experimental Models, Methodology of Clinical Trials, Prevention of Animal Behavioral Disorders, Environmental Protection, Psychosocial Aspects of Animal Keeping, Animal Behavior, Welfare and Protection, and Standards of Good Veterinary Practice.

Dr. Vučinić's research interests span multiple areas of veterinary science with particular emphasis on:

• Animal welfare assessment methodologies across multiple species
• Dog behavior, welfare, and human-dog interactions
• Stress physiology and indicators in domestic animals
• Alternative feed sources in animal nutrition
• Experimental animal models and ethical considerations
• Behavioral disorders and their prevention in domestic animals

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical animal welfare assessment through both behavioral observations and physiological indicators. Her work demonstrates significant expertise in dog welfare, including studies on stray dog populations, dog bite prevention, and human management impacts. She has also conducted extensive research on earthworm meal as an alternative protein source for poultry, examining effects on growth performance, meat quality, and health. Her research bridges theoretical ethology with practical veterinary applications, making it valuable for both academic and clinical settings.

Dr. Vučinić has made notable contributions to understanding how environmental factors affect animal welfare, with practical applications in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. Her work on fish welfare, particularly regarding pain perception in fish, and her research on essential oils in veterinary medicine (especially oregano oil and carvacrol) as natural alternatives for pain management demonstrate the breadth of her expertise.