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Prof. Dr. Dr. Eva Zeiler is a Professor in the Department of Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (HSWT). She serves as a Member of the Faculty Council, Subject Advisor for Agriculture Weihenstephan, and Member of the Court Commission. Her office is located in building D1.217 at Am Staudengarten 1, 85354 Freising. Dr. Zeiler's research focuses on animal production systems in organic agriculture, with particular emphasis on sustainable livestock management, animal welfare, and biosecurity practices. Her work bridges theoretical agricultural science with practical farming applications, addressing critical challenges in modern organic farming systems. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on biosecurity in German pig farming, cattle evacuation in emergency situations, and optimizing organic milk and meat value chains. Her research consistently addresses the intersection of animal welfare, sustainable practices, and economic viability in organic agricultural systems. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Zeiler teaches courses including Anatomy and physiology, Organic sheep and goat husbandry, Ecological cattle husbandry, Herd management cattle, Animal husbandry, ethology, Agricultural biology, and Chemistry exercises. Dr. Zeiler actively supervises doctoral candidates including Verena Rötzer and Florian Diel-Loose, and leads collaborative research projects such as the study on 'kuhgebundene Kälberaufzucht' (cow-bound calf rearing), which examines systems where calves suckle milk from their mother or a foster cow after birth.

• Animal Production Systems
• Organic Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry
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Dr. Salome Dürr is a veterinary epidemiologist affiliated with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute at the University of Basel , Switzerland. Her research focuses on zoonotic diseases, biosecurity, and animal health systems. Veterinary Public Health Institute Editorial Roles: Chief Editor for One Health, Associate Editor for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics at Frontiers in Veterinary Science Her research spans rural communities , livestock systems , and urban environments , addressing disease control, vaccination efficacy, and human-animal interactions. She has contributed to 74 publications and 51 editorial roles . Recent work includes rabies surveillance in Chad, African swine fever modeling, and eco-friendly footbath disinfectants for sheep. She collaborates with institutions across Switzerland, Belgium, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi . Key awards and teaching roles are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her methodology integrates field validation, qualitative analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to solve animal and public health challenges.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Rabies Control
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Prof. von Korn is a distinguished faculty member at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), specializing in agricultural sciences with a focus on sheep and goat farming systems. With over two decades of research and publication history, Prof. von Korn has established expertise in the economic viability, animal welfare, and sustainable management practices of small ruminant farming operations across Germany and internationally. Prof. von Korn's research interests span multiple dimensions of livestock production, with particular emphasis on the economic analysis of sheep farming, development of animal-friendly husbandry systems for horned goats, and landscape management through grazing animals. Their work bridges the gap between theoretical agricultural science and practical application for farmers, addressing both traditional challenges and emerging opportunities in small ruminant production. The publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with key industry challenges, including profitability analysis, parasite management, legal compliance with animal welfare standards, and international knowledge transfer, particularly with Ukrainian agricultural institutions. Prof. von Korn has contributed significantly to developing practical solutions for horned goat feeding systems and has provided numerous recommendations for enhancing the economic sustainability of sheep farming operations. Prof. von Korn has been actively involved in multiple research collaborations and industry workshops, including the VDL Working Group on Profitability of Lamb Production, the European Innovation Partnership projects, and international conferences on sheep and goat production. Their publications reflect a strong commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices while maintaining economic viability for farmers.

• Sheep Farming Economics
• Goat Husbandry
• Animal Welfare
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