Bernhard Hörning

Professor Bernhard Hörning is a leading academic in ecological animal husbandry at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development's College of Landscape Utilisation and Conservation. With a career spanning 1984–present, his work focuses on animal-friendly livestock systems, sustainable breeding alternatives, and endangered livestock breeds conservation.

• Chair of 'Ökologische Tierhaltung' since 2005
• DFG-funded research at Wageningen University
• Privatdozent at University of Kassel

Research highlights:

• Developing dual-purpose chicken systems to eliminate chick culling
• Assessing animal welfare in innovative housing systems
• Preserving genetic diversity through endangered livestock breeds
• Creating digital tools for ethical livestock evaluation

Scientific contributions:

• Schweisfurth Research Prize (1994)
• Over 14 recent publications in animal ethics and sustainable systems
• Active participation in EU COST Action 846 (2000-2005)

Professional engagements include:

• Beirat Neuland Verein für tiergerechte Tierhaltung
• Leadership roles in Tierschutzplan Brandenburg
• Active in international societies like ISOFAR and GEH
• Contributions to German poultry welfare standards