Ulrich Methner

Dr. Ulrich Methner is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Laboratory at the Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses (IBIZ), part of Germany’s Federal Research Institute for Animal Health (Friedrich Loeffler Institute). His research focuses on Salmonella infections in livestock, zoonotic disease control, and antibiotic resistance mitigation.

• Specialist in Bacteriology/Mycology (Veterinary Chamber certification)
• Specialization in Competitive Exclusion (CE) strategies for poultry health
• Active contributor to Salmonella vaccines and epidemiological studies

His work spans Salmonella epidemiology in cattle and avian disease prevention, with recent studies addressing ESBL-producing bacteria and CE culture efficacy. He collaborates on national reference labs for Salmonellosis in cattle.

Key research trends include:

• Salmonella subtyping (e.g., S. enterica subspecies diarizonae)
• Antibiotic resistance reduction via microbial interventions
• Policy-driven disease control frameworks for livestock

As Head of Laboratory at IBIZ, he leads teams in studying zoonotic bacterial threats, focusing on poultry and cattle for food safety and public health applications.