Klaus Depner

Dr. Klaus Depner is a Researcher at the Institute for International Animal Health/One Health (IITG) of the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut on Riems Island. He specializes in veterinary virology and epidemiology, focusing on Classical Swine Fever (CSF), African Swine Fever (ASF), and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in wildlife and domestic pigs. His work emphasizes disease surveillance, epidemiological modeling, and public policy for animal health.

• Research Interests: Virology, animal disease control, wildlife epidemiology, vaccine development, and zoonotic diseases.
• Key Contributions: Developed PCR-based surveillance programs for CSF, studied viral inactivation in food products, and analyzed alternative disease control strategies in the EU.
• Collaborations: Worked on projects in Bulgaria, the Netherlands, and the Balkans to improve ASF/CSF eradication in non-professional pig holdings.

Dr. Depner's publications span CSF virus persistence, ASF transmission dynamics, and diagnostic accuracy for viral diseases. His recent work focuses on the role of wild boar in ASF epidemiology, including habitat cycles and carcass-related transmission risks.

Scientific Affiliations: Active in international projects like the FAO's FMD control and WHO's One Health initiatives. Participated in conferences on ASF emergency preparedness in the Balkans and EU disease control policy.