1985-87 Agriculture apprenticeship, certificated farmer in Germany 1993 Professional degree in veterinary medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Giessen Germany 1994-95 Thesis (Dr. med. vet.) Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Switzerland 2005 Auxiliary qualification: - specialised technically responsible person; feeding automats for medication. - specialised Herd Health Management in calves "ITB” 2007 - Exam as Swiss Specialist for Ruminants (FVH für Wiederkäuer) - De-facto-Diplomate of the European College of Bovine Health Management “DECBHM” 2010 Specialised for Herd Health “FA Bestandesmedizin” 2006-2014 Leader of the “Swiss Bovine Health Service”, diverse leading and management functions in the day-to-day business as well as in innovative projects. Since 09/2014 official veterinarian Kanton Zürich (veterinary affairs and drugs / medicines) 2017 Qualification as state (official) veterinarian “Amtstierarzt” Areas of responsibility & Research interests  Bovine Health Management  Mastitis Control Programs; Proper Milking Techniques  Rumen physiology  Artificial insemination courses for bovine  Veterinary relief and development co-operations  implementation tasks for the cantonal veterinary office Publications see PubMed