Pieter Langendijk

Pieter Langendijk is a researcher at the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on nutritional physiology and reproductive biology in sows, particularly examining how dietary protein kinetics affect lactation performance, body condition, and offspring development.

• Research Focus: Animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, lactation metabolism, and colostrum management in swine production
• Collaborations: Works with institutions like University of Melbourne and Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Recent research highlights include:

• Meta-analyses linking protein digestion rates to sow body condition and litter weight gains
• Studies showing how lactation-induced weight loss impacts progesterone levels and conceptus development
• Reviews on colostrum intake optimization for neonatal piglet survival

His publications in Livestock Science, Reproduction in Domestic Animals, and Theriogenology demonstrate expertise in applying physiological insights to improve livestock production systems.