Myrthe Gilbert

Myrthe Gilbert is an Assistant Professor in Animal Nutrition at Wageningen University, focusing on dietary impacts on animal health and performance. She works extensively on protein digestion, fermentability, and nutrient efficiency in broilers, piglets, and dairy cows.

• Co-promotor for PhD projects on feed digestibility in dairy cows and proteolytic fermentation in broilers
• Active in research collaborations across organic/conventional farming systems and protein metabolism

Her research spans animal nutrition, digestibility, and protein fermentation, with emphasis on intestinal health and nutrient efficiency. Recent publications analyze dietary protein impacts on broiler digesta flows and oligosaccharide effects on calf lung health.

Key article themes show trends in:

• Feed intake regulation
• Nutrient absorption dynamics
• Animal microbiome interactions
• Sustainable dairy systems
• Protein-derived metabolite effects
• Diet optimization for livestock