Wouter Spek

Wouter Spek is a Researcher in Animal Nutrition at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in ruminant and monogastric livestock nutrition. His work focuses on protein digestibility, rumen physiology, and nutritional requirements of dairy cattle and piglets. Recent research includes evaluating protein digestibility in dairy youngstock and lysine requirements in weaned piglets. He has contributed to 69 publications and led projects such as the 'Verbeteren van de Kringloopwijzer' initiative.

Education & Projects: Completed a PhD on bovine milk urea variation (2008–2013). Current projects include optimizing feed efficiency in dairy cows and improving nutritional assessment tools. Collaborates internationally with institutions like ILVO.

Media Engagement: Provided expert commentary on dairy cow maintenance feed requirements and the relevance of current feeding systems.