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Herman Barkema is a Professor in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, with a joint appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine. His research focuses on preventing infectious diseases in cattle herds (e.g., mastitis, Johne’s disease) and antimicrobial resistance, integrating animal and public health perspectives under the One Health framework. He founded the Department of Production Animal Health and leads the AMR – One Health Consortium and CAN-AMR-Net.
- DVM, Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University (1988)
- PhD, Veterinary Science, Utrecht University (1998)
His work spans clinical veterinary epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and zoonotic disease control. He has over 425 publications and collaborates globally, including as a Foreign Expert at China Agricultural University.
Recent research trends highlight his focus on multi-omics approaches, ceRNA networks, and antimicrobial stewardship in dairy systems, with significant contributions to Johne’s disease diagnostics and mastitis prevention.
- Roger Morris ISVEE Award (2024)
- Plowright Prize (2022)
- Killam Annual Professorship (2019)
- Multiple Journal of Dairy Science Most Cited Awards (2011–2024)
- Fellow, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (2014)
Dr. Barkema supervises graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, emphasizing interdisciplinary mentorship. He co-developed the Veterinary DialogueTrainer for clinical communication training and participates in public engagement initiatives like Breakfast on the Farm.
He leads the AMR – One Health Consortium and CAN-AMR-Net, integrating stakeholders across Canada and internationally. His affiliations include the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and strategic initiatives on Infectious Diseases and One Health (2015–2025).
