Marinko Vekić

Dr. Marinko Vekić serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, specializing in Animal Husbandry with focus on animal breeding and nutrition. Elected to his current position on September 21, 2023, he maintains an active research and teaching profile in poultry science and animal production systems.

His research interests center on poultry farming, particularly egg quality parameters across different laying phases, incubation technology, and production efficiency of small-scale poultry operations. He has conducted extensive studies on broiler production systems in the Banja Luka region and has explored alternative poultry species like guinea fowl. His work also extends to animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, and livestock production economics.

Dr. Vekić's recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical solutions for poultry producers, including innovative approaches to handling cracked hatching eggs, analysis of egg quality traits throughout laying cycles, and documentation of production parameters for small-scale broiler operations. His research bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications relevant to regional agricultural conditions.

Among his current research activities, Dr. Vekić is involved in projects related to agricultural value chain analysis, recognition of indigenous horse breeds, and improving animal welfare standards. His work contributes significantly to the development of sustainable and efficient livestock production systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina.