Curriculum vitae
Patrik Zanolari
Prof. Dr. med. vet. FVH Ruminants, Dr Habil., Dipl. ECBHM, CAS HE Unibe, CAS AL Unibe
2025: Extraordinary Professorship, Co-Head Herd Health Management for Ruminants, University of Bern
2019- 2025: Associate Professorship
2011-2025: Deputy head of the Stationary Clinic for Ruminants, University of Bern
2011: Habilitation thesis (Dr Habil.), Infectious diseases in South American camelids: Impact on disease control in domestic ruminants and on public health in Switzerland, University of Bern
2009: Diplomate of the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)
2007-2020: Head of the New World Camelids Section at the Small Ruminant Advisory and Health Service (BGK)
2007: Specialist in bovine diseases, Swiss national title (FVH for ruminants)
2004: Doctoral thesis (Dr. med. vet), Prokinetic effects of erythromycin activity of the spiral colon of dairy cows, University of Bern
2000-2004: Resident (FVH, ECVS) at the Clinic for Farm Animals and Horses, University of Bern
1998-2000: Assistant in private practice (mainly farm animals)
1998: State examination (med. vet.)
1993-1998: Studies of Veterinary Medicine, Universities of Basel and Bern
1991-1993: Study of Biology I, University of Basel
1990: Matura type B, grammar school Oberwil
Research Focus: Epidemiological aspects and infectious diseases in small ruminants (sheep and goats), New World camelids, and other rare ruminant species. With the transition to the Herd Health Management Section and the new role as co-head, the research priorities will be redefined.
