Prof. Dr. Marc Boelhauve is Professor and Dean of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the Faculty of Agriculture in Soest. His research integrates animal hygiene, parasitology, and biotechnology to address challenges in livestock health and antimicrobial resistance. He directs the Laboratory for Genetic Engineering, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, focusing on practical solutions for modern agriculture. Research Focus: Prof. Boelhauve's work spans: Prevention of multi-resistant bacteria in livestock environments Reproductive biotechnology for cattle and swine Optimization of animal hygiene protocols Zoonotic disease transmission dynamics Development of digital tools for herd management His recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate strong emphasis on: LA-MRSA mitigation strategies in pig farming Calf health optimization to reduce antibiotic usage Rodent control for disease prevention Farmer behavioral factors influencing hygiene compliance Molecular characterization of livestock pathogens Active Research Projects: #1HealthPREVENT: Reducing antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in pig farms Aqua-MRE: Zoonotic pathogen surveillance in aquatic ecosystems Digital Cow 3.0: Health management systems for dairy cattle Biosecurity enhancement in cattle operations Thermal stress management during equine transport



