Hans Houe

Hans Houe is Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, where he leads the Section for Animal Health and Welfare and serves as Deputy Head of Department for Public Sector Services. His career includes progression from Assistant Professor (1991) to full Professor (2001), with continuous leadership roles since 1997.

Education:

• DVM, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (1986)
• PhD, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (1991)
• Dr.med.vet, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (1996)
• Diplomate: European Colleges of Veterinary Public Health and Bovine Health Management

Research: Focuses on epidemiological study design, infection dynamics, disease control/eradication, and animal welfare monitoring. Work emphasizes practical applications in livestock health, biosecurity protocols, and zoonotic disease risk mitigation across cattle and swine populations.

Publications: Recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong focus on quantitative disease modeling, biosecurity effectiveness, and farm-to-fork risk assessments for pathogens like Salmonella Dublin, PRRS, and Toxoplasma, primarily in Danish livestock systems.

Awards:

• Knighthood of The Order of Dannebrog (2016)
• Professor C.O. Jensen Memorial Foundation Prize (1993)
• Aage and Edith Dyssegårds Foundation Prize (1993)
• Ellen and Hans Hermers Foundation Prize (1995)

Leadership: Directs research-based public sector consultancy services and industrial collaborations (under arm’s-length principles), supervising industrial PhD students. Heads interdisciplinary teams focused on population biology and disease control.