Annual Report

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna Contents

04 Facts & Figures 04 Sites and Establishments of Vetmeduni Vienna 08 Unique in Austria – Internationally Recognised

10 Study 10 Degree Courses: Skills for Working Life 12 Teaching: Innovative and Forward-Looking 14 Awards for Teachers 16 Awards for Students

18 Research 18 We Present: Current Research Projects 23 Research Projects at a Glance 25 Scientific Events 28 Awards for Researchers 30 Science for All 34 Science Communication and Public Relations The motto of this year’s report of Vetmeduni Vienna revolves around microscopic items. Research means going into detail, which is why the present report comes with a variety of microscopic images from his- 36 Media Echo: Research in the Media tology, a field that often provides essential information to researchers and veterinarians in their quest for answers to scientific questions. All pictures have been taken at Vetmeduni Vienna. 40 University Clinics 40 Animal Welfare and Cutting-Edge Medicine 42 Knowledge Transfer to Animal Owners and Veterinarians

46 Organisation 46 Working at Vetmeduni Vienna 49 Regionalisation Initiative ‘VetmedRegio’ 51 Organisation and Organisational Chart of Vetmeduni Vienna

55 Publishing Information

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna Facts & Figures Facts & Figures

Sites and Establishments of Vetmeduni Vienna

1. Campus Floridsdorf, Vienna

2. Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology / Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology Ottakring, Vienna

3. VetFarm 4 Kremesberg estate, Pottenstein, Lower Austria 5 Rehgras estate, Furth/Triesting, Lower Austria 7 1 Haidlhof estate, Bad Vöslau, Lower Austria 2 NÖ Medau estate, Berndorf, Lower Austria 6 W OÖ 4. Wolf Science Center (WSC) 3 Ernstbrunn, Lower Austria

5. Satellite of the Austrian Ornithological Centre (AOC) Seebarn/Grafenwörth, Lower Austria

6. Reproduction Center Wieselburg V 8 S ST Wieselburg, Lower Austria T

7. Interuniversity Department for Agrobiotechnology – IFA Tulln together with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna and the K Vienna University of Technology

8. Satellite Office: Ruminants in the Alpine Region Innsbruck, Tyrol

4 5 Facts & Figures

Students as at: 04/01/2020 Animal Patients Study Programmes women men 2019 2019 Diploma Programme: animal patients* Veterinary Medicine 1,936 531 45,450 animal patients* 45,450 Bachelor’s Programmes: visited five species-specific visited five species-specific Biomedicine and Biotechnology university clinics 2,467 university clinics Equine Sciences 3 total Doctoral Programme: * FiguresUniversitätskliniken do not include poultry and visits for the Veterinary Medicine * purposeFiguresUniversitätskliniken do of notherd include health poultrymanagement and visits (livestock) for the purpose of herd health management (livestock) PhD programme Master’s Programmes: European Master in Comparative Vertebrate Morphology (EUCOMOR, in English)1 Interdisciplinary Master in Human-Animal Interactions (IMHAI, in English) Master in Evolutionary Systems Biology (in English)2 Comparative Biomedicine (in English) Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management3 StaffStaff as at:as 31/12/2019 at: 31/12/2019 UniversitätsklinikenUniversity Clinics as at: 31/12/2019 Staff 1 In cooperation with the universities of Antwerp (BE), Gießen (DE), Poznan (PL) and Naples (IT), the programme expired on 30 Sept 2019 1,0161,016* * 526 526 2 In cooperation with the University of Vienna 1,016* 526 3 In cooperation with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna 4141professorsprofessors 41 +1professors professor+1 professor with with Poultry and Fish double+1 professordouble appointments appointments with totaltotal double appointments Research Priorities 1,542total1,542* * 5 * 5 711711 1,542 791791 RuminantsWiederkäuer Universitäts-University SmallKleintiere Animals Research activities at Vetmeduni Vienna are concentrated around these core topics: administrativeadministrative711 & & academicacademic791 staff staff klinikenClinics Endocrinology (excl.(excl. professors) professors) administrativesupportsupport staff staff & academic staff fürfor...... B Nutrition physiology support staff (excl. professors) * Since* Since one person one person is counted is counted as belonging as belonging both toboth the to general the general Infectious diseases (fish, poultry, swine) (administrative (administrative & support) & support) and the and scientific the scientific staff, westaff, have we havean instance an instance of of * Since one person is counted as belonging both to the general Food microbiology and risk analysis of animal-based food products double (administrative double counting counting & which support) which is adjusted and is adjustedthe forscientific in forthe in totalstaff, the number.wetotal have number. an instance of double* Sincecounting one which person is adjustedis counted for as in belonging the total number. both to the Population genomics general (administrative & support) and the scientific staff, we have an instance of double counting which is adjusted SchweineSwine HorsesPferde Translational medicine and comparative medicine for in the total number. Behavioural biology and behavioural ecology (incl. cognition) Wildlife ecology and medicine

The year 2019 brought a number of far-reaching decisions. Alongside my re-election as The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, is better placed than ever before in interna- Rector, of which I was very pleased personally and which is a major motivation, Vetmeduni tional comparison as shown by its excellent 5th place in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Vienna could lay a number of forward-looking milestones: with the establishment of a new satel- Academic Subjects. This is not only due to governing bodies which are ambitious and for- lite entity in Tyrol, we want to move the topic of ‘Ruminants in the Alpine Region’ ward-looking while exercising due caution, but also to ongoing cooperation centre-stage with long-lasting effect. In addition, the European Association of between researchers, teachers and students in a professional university envi- Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) attested excellence and ronment characterised by mutual appreciation. Under these preconditions, excellent management of our establishment during its on-site visitation, an the Univer­sity of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, is well equipped both for a assessment that instills a sense of pride and gratitude. successful long-term development at top international level and for providing training of a high recognised standard to the veterinary community in Austria.

Petra Winter, Rector Johannes Khinast, Chairman of the University Council Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Photo: Lichtmeister

6 7 Image of water channels in the cell membrane (aquaporin 3/brown) in the kidney of a horse. Unique in Austria – (Paraffin section, immunohistochemistry) Internationally Recognised Vetmeduni Vienna is the only university in Austria specialising in veterinary medi­ cine. It is among the leading higher education and research institutions of veter­ inary medicine in Europe.

EAEVE Visitation Since 2013, Vetmeduni Vienna has been one of the few veterinary uni- versities to be fully accredited by the European Association of Estab- lishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). In November 2019, an in­ ter­national visitation team re-exam- ined Vetmeduni Vienna on site. At the end of the one-week visitation, the EAEVE team of experts told the governing bodies of the university that it would issue a positive report without citing any major or minor de­ ficiencies. This assessment was veri­ fied by the EAEVE Decision Board (ECOVE) in June 2020. If the final decision is positive, Vetmeduni Vien- na will have its full EAEVE accredita- tion renewed for another seven years. Photos: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photos: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni

5th Place for Vetmeduni Vienna in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects Vetmeduni Vienna moved from 6th to 5th place in Veterinary Sciences in the Life Sciences category of this international ranking system, thus being among the world’s top ten in this field. Since 2017, the number of subjects reviewed and evaluated by this Global Ranking of Academic Sub- jects in the categories of Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences has grown to 54, the number of universities covered worldwide to more than 4,000. Study 8 Hygiene measures: as of the winter semester Study 2019/2020 students answer questions on the video’s Study content in the course of self-assessment.

Degree Courses: Diploma Degree Programme in Veterinary Medicine: Skills for Working Life Focus on Hygiene Hygiene measures are among the priorities of Vetmeduni Vienna offers first-class training to its students: training is student-­ the diploma degree programme in veterinary centred and based on clearly defined learning objectives. Teaching at Vetmed­ medicine. Within the Outpatient Clinic I Class, uni Vienna provides scientifically based competences and hands-on skills. students have their first contacts with animal patients in the outpatient departments during regular office hours. The recently produced ani- mated short film ‘Hygiene at Vetmeduni Vienna – Part 1’ provides a humorous account of how to Graduates Students as at: 04/01/2020 behave when coming into contact with poten- tially infectious animals or specimens in special- 2019 Women Men Total Students as at: 04/01/2020 women men ly dedicated rooms, e.g. isolation stables. Diploma Programme in 155 46 201 women men Veterinary Medicine 1,936 531 In order to enhance awareness of responsible Bachelor’s Programme in conduct in epidemiological and infectiological 15 2 17 1,936 531 Biomedicine and Biotechnology settings, etc., the university’s current safeguards 2,467 against infectious and epidemic diseases are Bachelor’s Programme in total 11.39 0 11.39 2,467 Equine Sciences tested during this class. Only students who have total successfully completed the online course may Master’s Programme in 2 0 2 Vienna Vetmeduni Video: subsequently work at the university clinics. Biomedicine and Biotechnology

Master’s Programme in 0.28 0.56 0.84 Evolutionary Systems Biology

Master’s Programme in Matriculated Students Comparative Biomedicine 7 1 8 byMatriculated Country of StudentsOrigin Master’s Programme in asby at: 03/01/2020Country of Origin Courses of Study Applicants Admissions Wildlife Ecology and 1.60 1.10 2.70 Wildlife Management as at: 03/01/2020 2019 Total Women Men Total Women Men Interdisciplinary Master’s 1,206 293 Programme in 12 0 12 1,206 293 Diploma Programme in Human-Animal Interactions Austria Veterinary Medicine 1,242 1,044 198 235 199 36 Austria Doctoral Programme 17 1 18 Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedicine and Biotechnology 151 118 33 43 34 9 2019 PhD Studies 9 8 17 total2019 Bachelor’s Programme in 43 41 2 33 31 2 56 48 total Equine Sciences 2,339 580 156 Total 230.27 59.66 289.93 56 48 2,339 580 156 Interdisciplinary Master in Human-Animal Interactions 22 19 3 18 17 1 Note: In the case of cooperation partners, graduates are counted non-EU according to the allocation formula EU Master’s Programme in non-EU 27 24 3 17 15 2 Bachelor’s Programme in Equine Sciences: EU M Comparative Biomedicine 0.67 Vetmeduni Vienna; 0.33 University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Master’s Programme in Evolutionary Systems Biology: Total 1,485 1,246 239 346 296 50 0.28 Vetmeduni Vienna; 0.72 University of Vienna Master’s Programme in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management: 0.1 Vetmeduni Vienna; 0.9 University of Natural Resources and No figures are available for the Master's Programmes in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management as well as Evolutionary Systems Biology since Life Sciences, Vienna admission to these programmes is not managed by Vetmeduni Vienna.

10 11 Study Teaching: Innovative and Forward-Looking

Inspiration in the Morning: Skills Lab VetSim Training Centre Kick-Start Breakfasts The Skills Lab VetSim, a realistic veterinary training centre, offers prospective veterinarians the possibil- Once a month, the Office of the Vice-Rector for ity to practise on synthetic animals the activities they need to perform routinely from the very beginning Study Affairs issues an invitation for breakfast. in daily clinical work. This kind of practical training significantly helps lay the foundation for the so- Besides coffee, fruit and pastries, the menu in- called ‘day one competences’. Students can thus practise clinical skills from bandage change and cludes various topics and items of information wound management, ventilation and blood sampling to artificial insemination either independently or from the fields of teaching and research. The under guidance. New VetSim practising stations are being developed based on defined learning ob- speakers at these kick-start breakfasts are mem- jectives to become an integral part of the curriculum of the diploma degree programme in veterinary bers of Vetmeduni Vienna and external experts. medicine. In this connection, teachers of classes are asked to identify key clinical-practical skills, devel- As of 2019, breakfast lectures are announced

op appropriate VetSim stations for practising these skills and integrate the stations thus developed into Vienna Moser/Vetmeduni Matthias Chart: with a teaser video in the VetEasy Intranet. their teaching and exam schedules.

Topics in 2019* included:

Practising, practising and more practising: In the Skills Lab VetSim, students practise their ƒ Evaluation of teaching classes as a feedback and planning instrument day one competences on different, newly acquired animal dummies and stations such as ƒ taking blood samples, puncturing the bladder or applying various suture techniques Clinical reasoning – a clinician’s view of what this means ƒ Practical implementation of low-formalin teaching

*) Videos of all lectures can be watched online after breakfast: http://vetmediathek-gallery.vetmeduni.ac.at/impulsfruehstueck

Teaching Vets on Tour From all over Austria a select number of practis- ing veterinarians, called instructors, are involved in the training of students at Vetmeduni Vienna. In special didactic training modules and ex- Photos: Stephanie Scholz/Vetmeduni Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photos: Stephanie changes of experience within the ‘Teaching Vets on Tour’ programme, the university informs in- structors about innovations in training at Vet­ meduni Vienna, while drawing didactic inspira- tion for student-centred learning from these experts in the field. In 2019, this outreach pro- Learning progress is an important indicator as to whether our efforts of impart- gramme was on tour in Lower Austria, Carinthia ing knowledge have been sufficient overall and will eventually lead to and Styria. success. Under the new financing structure of our university, active students taking exams are rewarded with 16 ECTS per year of study. For this reason, policies and events in 2019 (Teaching Vets Symposium, kick-start breakfasts or measures of staff development) focused on the topic of student assessment. Practising veterinarians (‘instructors’) are involved Sibylle Kneissl, Vice-Rector for Study Affairs in the training programme of Vetmeduni Vienna and are informed about innovations in teaching

Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni at Teaching Vets on Tour events. Vienna Photo: Sibylle Kneissl/Vetmeduni

12 13 HVU Chairman Martin Kraetzl presenting the students’ award. Study S.U.P.E.R.: German acronym for students’ Awards for Teachers award in praise of phenomenal commitment Dedicated teachers and innovative ideas are the core of outstanding university With special awards in three categories, the Vetmeduni Vienna teaching. Every year at the Teaching Vets Symposium, awards are presented to Students’ Union Chapter (German acronym HVU) honours teaching staff members who have particularly catered to the the best teachers (Teacher of the Year; TOY), best students (Student of the Year; needs, and supported the progress, of prospective graduates SOY) as well as to the best practising veterinarians (Instructor of the Year; IOY), of our university during the year: who supplement the practical preparation and scientific training of our students. ƒ Clinical Teachers: Theresia Licka The awards are financially supported by Municipal Department 7 of the City of (Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery) Vienna. Other prizes include the Vetucation® Award for the best e-learning pro­ ƒ Pre-Clinical Teachers: Johannes Baumgartner jects and the student award of the Vetmeduni Vienna Students’ Union Chapter (Institute of Animal Welfare Science) (S.U.P.E.R.). ƒ Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Administrative and Support Staff: Birgit Locsmandy (Student Services)

Teacher of the Year Teaching Vets Vetucation® Award: Best e-Learning Projects Honoured Symposium #5 The Vetucation® learning platform is intended to support in-class teaching. In order to acknowledge Teacher of the Year (TOY) Clinical innovative ideas, existing and planned e-learning projects are honoured with the Vetucation® Award. The fifth Teaching Vets Symposium was The projects submitted were ranked by a jury prior to the Teaching Vets Symposium, introduced by ƒ Johannes Lorenz Khol held on 23 Oct 2019, its focus being on short presentations or in the World Café during the event, whereupon the winners were selected based (Clinical Unit of Ruminant Medicine) ‘student assessment’, in other words on on the jury’s ranking and the audience vote. how to assess the students’ learning pro- gress. Keynote speeches on the benefits Teacher of the Year (TOY) Non-Clinical of academic teaching competence and Winners of the Vetucation® Awards 2019 ƒ Andrea Hölbl-Kovacic changes in anatomy teaching were pre- ƒ (Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology) sented by Rudolf Egger, Head of the Cen- Existing e-Learning Projects: Bianca Patan-Zugaj (Institute of Topographic Anatomy) tre for Teaching Competence of the Karl ƒ e-Learning Projects in Development: Julia Hruza (Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery) Franzens University Graz, and Christoph Mülling, Professor of Veterinary Anatomy Instructor of the Year at the University of Leipzig. In the category of Existing e-Learning Projects, Bianca Patan-Zugaj (Institute ƒ Andreas Kroesen (Pfoten Tierklinik) of Topographic Anatomy) won first place with her project on ‘X-Ray Anatomy: Horse’s Limbs’ (pictured below from left to right: Bettina Hartl, Sandra Geiger and Bianca Patan-Zugaj). Julia Hruza, the happy winner for the Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery in the category of e-Learning Projects in Development. She received the award for her project of compiling a comprehensive case study on the castration of a Sibylle Kneissl, Vice-Rector for Study Affairs, with the winners of the TOY and IOY categories. horse (pictured on the right). Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni

Photos: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna

14 15 This image shows the surface of a rumen villus surrounded by parts of plants and single-cell micro-organisms. Awards for Students (Paraffin section, haematoxylin/eosin staining)

Students of the Year 2019 Students of Vetmeduni Vienna are proposed for the Students of the Year accolades based on their average marks and duration of studies. The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Vienna (Municipal Department 7) supports these awards.

ƒ Diploma Degree Programme in Veterinary Medicine: Bettina Scharnböck

ƒ Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedicine and Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Biotechnology: Natalie Ludwig Vice-Rector Sibylle Kneissl with the Students of the Year (SOY) 2019. ƒ Bachelor’s Programme in Equine Sciences: Marion Penz

Award of Excellence of the BMBWF Karolina Hilse-Koller, PhD graduate at the Institute of Physiol- ogy, Pathophysiology and Biophysics, received the Award of Excellence of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF).

Karolina Hilse-Koller and Elmar Pichl,

Photo: Martin Lusser Photo: Martin Director General of the BMBWF’s GD IV.

Achievement Award of the BMBWF The Achievement Award of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) was presented to Michael Moschinger, graduate of the Biomedicine and Biotechnology course of study.

Elmar Pichl, Director General of GD IV,

Photo: Martin Lusser Photo: Martin Michael Moschinger and Dieter Klein.

Talent Scholarships 2019 The Society of Friends of the University of Veterinary Me- dicine,­ Vienna awarded talent scholarships to Annemarie Penzinger, Julia Hart and Eva Gotthalmseder in 2019.

Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Research 16 Research Research

Research Christine Aurich

Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS) in Horses

The Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS) is a genetic defect in horses inherited in an autosomal recessive mode and leading to impaired connective tissue formation. In order to characterise the symptoms of WFFS for the first time in greater detail, foals that were abort- We Present: ed during gestation, stillborn or died shortly after birth were examined. The WFFS/WFFS genotype caused the birth of non-viable foals, although the mare’s pregnancy had been uneventful till the end. Current Research Projects The clinical picture in the affected foals varied, meaning that in many cases WFFS remained undetected. Due to the skeletal deformities it causes, WFFS resulted in above average instances of difficult foaling. Research at Vetmeduni Vienna has many facets. The variety of topics addressed is In addition to skin defects of greatly varying characteristics, lesions of blood vessels were identified that frequently resulted in death. illustrated by the following examples of current research projects newly begun in 2019. Funding agency: Brandenburg Stud Farm Foundation in Neustadt, Germany Photo: Christine Aurich

Academic Staff Scientific Publications as at: 31/12/2019 Monika Ehling-Schulz Total staff Publications total 832 Role of Megaplasmids in Pathogen Emergence: Bacillus cereus 801 First editions of 767 1,227 scientific textbooks The emergence of new pathogenic bacterial strains is often a consequence of hori- 1,122 1,055 zontal gene transfer (HGT). Examples of HGT are found in the Bacillus cereus group: B. anthracis, a veterinary and human pathogen causing anthrax, and emetic strains of B. cereus that may 510 281 First publication in: trigger food poisoning. Both pathogens have megaplasmids encoding toxin genes. Plasmids belong to the so-called ‘mobilome’ (mobile genetic elements in a genome) of bacteria. Researchers of Vetmed­ SSCI, SCI or A&HCI journals uni Vienna, together with French research partners, investigate the risk of HGT-mediated spreading of other other scientific a virulence megaplasmid within the B. cereus group. The research results may help to understand the academic staff professional journals mechanisms involved in the emergence and development of new pathotypes. 2019 collected editions Funding agency: Austrian Science Fund (FWF) Photo: Klaus Wassermann/VetmeduniVienna 12 29

other scientific publications professors 2019 Anja Joachim 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 The Role of Microgametes in the Development of the porcine coccidium Cystoisospora suis and its Interplay with the Host

Cystoisospora suis is a frequent protozoan intestinal parasite in young piglets. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all and is a reminder of the vulnerability of the glo- Its complex life cycle includes the development of different cell types, the so-called micro- and macro­ balised economy. In order to improve our response to such challenges in the future, we gametes. Indispensable for the development of these parasites is the fusion of gametes, which is simi- must be able to rely on a broad knowledge base, international cooperation and a lar to the union of a human egg and sperm. Inhibiting this fusion could effectively interrupt the life cycle functioning infrastructure. More than ever we need fundamental science in of the parasite and, consequently, prevent the infection of piglets with this intestinal parasite. In order close cooperation with applied research, possibilities of rapid implementa- to come up with new control strategies targeting these stages of development, fundamental data on tion and knowledge-based support of policy-making. The University of Vet- their biology, composition and specific function are required. The planned research project aims to erinary Medicine, Vienna, will continue to make essential contributions gather this information through in-vitro examinations of the parasite. based on its special research portfolio and cooperation networks.

, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Otto Doblhoff-Dier Funding agency: Austrian Science Fund (FWF) Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni

18 19 Research

Felix Knauer Christian Schlötterer

LIFE WOLFALPS EU Traits First: Identification and Characterisation of Adaptive Traits

From the Western Alps (Italy, France), the wolf (Canis Lupus) has increasingly spread In order to understand evolutionary processes of adaption, it is essential to know the into the more eastern parts of the Alps in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Slovenia. selected trait. Candidate traits have been studied for some time to draw conclusions on The goal of the LIFE Project LIFE18 NAT/IT/000972 LIFE WOLFALPS EU, involving a total of 19 partners, adaptive processes. New sequencing techniques enable researchers to infer the selected trait based is to improve coexistence of humans and the expanding wolf population in the Alps. Its main objectives on genes carrying a signature of selection. Single genes affecting multiple traits (pleiotropy) present an are monitoring, managing and maintaining the wolf population in the Alpine Region on the one hand, impediment that should not be underestimated. In order to circumvent these limitations, the research and taking measures to reduce conflicts and support the coexistence between humans and wolves, on project focuses on phenotypes, with a great number of them being examined by the most recent omics the other. In Austria, the focus is on the protection of livestock herds and the reduction of illegal perse- techniques. Evolutionary interpretation is used to identify those phenotypes that play a key role in pro- cution. cesses of adaption.

Funding agency: Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology Funding agency: Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

(BMK), EU (Commission of the European Union) Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Photo: Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Vetmeduni

Richard Zink Anna Orlova Assuring the Quantitative Conservation of the Re-Settled Ural Targeting STAT5 Oligomerisation in Leukaemia Owl Populations in the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve & in the Dürrenstein Wilderness Area STAT5 is a key molecule in many solid and haematopoietic malignancies and is par- ticularly associated with the development and progress of acute myeloid leukaemia Due to the re-introduction of the Ural owl, which had previously been extinct in Austria, (AML). Current treatment options against this aggressive cancer are very limited. The FFG Spin-off two ‘population nuclei’ of this large owl could be established in Vienna and Lower Austria since 2009 Fellowship now supports research into the development of new STAT5 inhibitors against acute myeloid thanks to EU and regional support programmes. This project is considered a best practice example of leukaemia. The project validates new chemotypes of STAT5 inhibitors in vitro and in vivo as well as in species protection. Two times 30 home ranges are required to conserve the current population. By re- preliminary preclinical studies. Its objective is to improve treatment options for cancer patients and leasing an appropriate number of owls till 2021, the project aims to reach two times 25-30 home ranges. offer a safe, targeted and personalised therapy for those affected. The focus will be on the following priorities: fledglings born free are to be equipped with a transmitter in order to enable comparisons with released birds. In addition, a comprehensive qualitative analysis of Funding agency: Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) the genetic variability of the established population of the Ural owl is to be carried out with a view to

Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni the timeline for terminating the release of these birds.

Funding agency: The State of Lower Austria (Lafo) and the State of Vienna (Municipal Department 22), co-financed by the EU

Mona Saleh Photo: Jessica Winter

Exploring how Myxobolus cerebralis and Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae determine the outcome of rainbow trout, Oncorhrynchus mykiss, Co-Infection

Myxobolus cerebralis and Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae are widespread parasites infesting rainbow trout (RBT). The project is intended to establish differential protein profiles of RBT following infection with the two parasites. The characterisation of proteins as well as the identification of virulence factors of Myxobolus cerebralis and Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae will be performed post-transcriptionally and post-translationally. Alongside differential modulation of the host response, researchers analyse the effect of proteins differentially expressed after single infections and co-infections with the two parasites. The results help to understand biological processes and pathways activated by the infection (e.g. signal transduction and/or activation of proteasomes) and develop new approaches to disease management.

Funding agency: Austrian Science Fund (FWF) Photos: Michael Bernkopf/VetmeduniVienna Photo: Privat

20 21 Research Projects at a Glance Research In 2019, funding was granted for many project proposals submitted by Vetmed­uni Vienna researchers. These are the new projects:

Funding Agency Title Project Leader Animal Cancer Foundation Synergistic effects of proteasome inhibitors and Cordula Gabriel Auranofin in canine and human osteosarcoma

Austria Wirtschaftsservice Clever Dog Toy: ein Prototyp zur intelligenten Ludwig Huber Beschäftigung von Haushunden

Federal Ministry of Festigung des Wiener Habichtskauz-Bestands im Richard Zink Sustainability and Tourism Biosphärenpark Wienerwald

Canine Health Foundation Lipid composition and lipid droplet dynamics in Cordula Gabriel American Kennel Club pyometra affected endometrial epithelial cells

Swiss Ethics Committee on Gentherapieansätze in der Veterinärmedizin Herwig Grimm Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Biotechnology New CD Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts for Livestock EU (Commission of the PROTON – Proton transport and proton-coupled Elena Pohl European Union) transport

The inauguration ceremony of the new Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Con- EU (Commission of the Biosecurity practices for pig farming across Europe Beate Conrady cepts for Livestock took place on 21 March 2019 at the campus of Vetmeduni Vienna. The CD laboratory European Union) (ehem. Pinior) is dedicated to building a solid knowledge base and new scientific strategies to strengthen and im- EU (Commission of the Novel tools for test evaluation and disease prevalence Amélie Desvars-Larrive prove intestinal health in livestock. In addition, new avenues for nutritional concepts will be explored. European Union) estimation (Harmony) These approaches will subsequently form the basis for developing health strategies. Christian Doppler Laboratories serve application-oriented fundamental research where researchers cooperate with inno- EU (Commission of the Initiative zur Forschungsförderung und Innovations­ Dieter Liebhart vative companies. The industry partner for this new CD Laboratory is BIOMIN GmbH. The Christian European Union) kapazität von Geflügeltierarztbetrieben Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Gut Health Concepts for Livestock is headed by Qendrim Zebeli, EU (Commission of the Knowledge Platform on Food, Diet, Intestinal Micro­ Evelyne Mann-Selberherr Head of the Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds. European Union) biomics and Human Health

EU (Commission of the LIFE WOLFALPS EU Felix Knauer European Union)

FFG Targeting STAT5 oligomerization in leukemia Anna Orlova

FFG Bettwanzen: Entgiftung von Permethrin Georg Duscher Digitalisation: Go-Ahead for the DiLaAg Project FFG CartiScaff2clinics Florien Jenner FWF Traits first: identification and characterization of Christian Schlötterer Digital technologies in agriculture not only facilitate an indi- adaptive traits vidual’s work, but mechanisation, electronics and automation will also have a major global impact on economic and environ- FWF Nim-mediated Metronidazole Resistance in Monika Ehling-Schulz mental development as well as on nutrition and climate pro- Bacteroides fragilis tection. For the purpose of forming a scientific nucleus in the FWF The role of microgametes in the development of the Anja Joachim field of digitalisation, these three universities – Vetmeduni porcine coccidium Cystoisospora suis and its interplay Vienna, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences with the host (BOKU), Vienna, and the Vienna University of Technology – are FWF Exploring how Myxobolus cerebralis and Tetracapsuloides Mona Saleh the first to join forces to train young scientists in the new major bryosalmonae determine the outcome of rainbow trout, PhD programme ‘DiLaAg – Digital Technologies in Agriculture‘ Oncorhrynchus mykiss, co-infection and launch a platform for research and counselling with the focus, among others, being on the interfaces between veteri- FWF Monitoring of lethal avian haemosporidian infections Herbert Weissenböck nary medicine and agriculture. by dead bird surveillance FWF Role of megaplasmids in pathogen emergence: Monika Ehling-Schulz Bacillus cereus Photo: BOKU Wien

22 23 Research Funding Agency Title Project Leader

GKF – Gesellschaft zur Hilft das Training eines „Kooperationssignals“ tierärztliche Christine Arhant Scientific Events* Förderung Kynologischer Untersuchungen für Hunde angenehmer zu machen? Forschung e.V.

The State of Lower Austria Quantitative Absicherung der wiederangesiedelten Richard Zink (Lafo) and the State of Vienna Habichtskauze – Vorkommen im Biosphärenpark (Municipal Department 22), Wienerwald und im Wildnisgebiet Dürrenstein co-financed by the EU 31 Jan – 1 Feb 2019 OeAD Workshop on Food Safety and Veterinary Public Health Friederike Hilbert 3rd Annual Symposium on Comparative City of Vienna Weintraubenabfälle als funktionelles Futter für Kühe Ratchaneewan Medicine Khiaosa-Ard Hosted by the Unit of Molecular Genetics, Unit of City of Vienna Rolle von Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) in der Johannes Lorenz Khol Functional Cancer Genomics and the Institute of Pathogenese der Gebärparese beim Rind Animal Breeding and Genetics, the symposium focused on topics such as Comparative Immunity City of Vienna Auswirkungen der unterschiedlichen Beschläge von Theresia Licka and Microbiology, Comparative Immunity and Fiakerpferden Cancer or Tissue Repair and Barriers. City of Vienna Vorkommen der AA Amyloidose bei heimischen Annika Posautz Wildtieren 4 – 5 April 2019 City of Vienna Qualität von frischen Speisepilzen von Wiener Märkten Martina Ludewig und aus dem Internethandel 5th Symposium of the Graduate School

Brandenburg Stud Farm WFFS Pferd Christine Aurich for Pig and Poultry Medicine (PaP) Photo: Stephanie Scholz/Vetmeduni Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie Foundation, Neustadt/ The Graduate School for Pig and Poultry Medi- Germany cine (PaP) held its annual symposium in April. 2 May 2019 Universität Bern Testing the effect of Benzoxazinoids in maize on ruminal Qendrim Zebeli The event started with a reunion for participants fermentation and microbiome using the Rusitec and carers of PaP with the Scientific Advisory 10th ÖTT Meeting: Animal Welfare – Committee followed by a discussion of the ac- Lukas Kenner On Animals’ Quality of Life WWTF Deciphering breast cancer tumor microenvironment tivities of the programme. with correlative imaging Already its 10th meeting, the Platform of Austrian Veterinarians for Animal Welfare (ÖTT) discussed NOMENCLATURE practice-related proposals for improving the han- FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency dling of animals under the motto ‘On Animals’ FWF Austrian Science Fund Quality of Life’. Roughly 200 veterinarians atten­d­ OeAD Austrian Agency for International Mobility and Cooperation WWTF Vienna Science, Research and Technology Fund ed the meeting.

N.B.: This table presents an excerpt from those research projects that were granted funding in 2019. Some projects are subject to confidentiality provisions, so no information on these projects may be published. 17 – 18 May 2019 2nd Comparative Oncology Mast Cell Meeting Vienna Comparative oncology is a field of research dedicated to improving the oncological treat- Social problems require solution-oriented approaches and a tightly knit network of funda- ment in both humans and pets (dogs). Experts mental and clinical research. The current COVID-19 pandemic is a very striking example from the USA and Europe came together at this of this necessity. Thanks to the efforts of the entire university, full accreditation of Vetmeduni meeting to develop consensus criteria for Vienna was renewed in autumn 2019 by the European Association of Establishments for Veteri- strengthening treatment programmes for mast nary Education (EAEVE). The EAEVE’s positive response to our veterinary curriculum implemented cell tumours in dogs based on comparative on- in 2014 encourages us in our endeavour to use innovative and forward-looking teaching meth- cology approaches. ods for providing our students with the skills necessary to succeed in the veterinary profession. Young people need a culture of open and courageous debate to be able to act responsibly. Let us inspire our students with enthusiasm for veterinary medi- Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni cine and let us teach them courage, openness and critical thinking!

Veronika Sexl und Sabine Hammer, *) Excerpt of scientific events organised at the campus of Vetmeduni Vienna in 2019. Chairwoman and Deputy Chairwoman of the Senate of the University of All events are listed in the diary of events at: Veterinary Medicine, Vienna www.vetmeduni.ac.at/veranstaltungen Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni

24 25 Poultry parasitology: At this symposium, researchers were joined by veterinarians and Research representatives of the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.

2 – 6 Sept 2019 20 Nov 2019 Photo: Clinical Unit of Poultry Medicine/Vetmeduni Vienna Medicine/Vetmeduni Photo: Clinical Unit of Poultry Course for Cryopreservation, Ticks and Tick-Borne Zoonoses in Embryo Transfer and Assisted Eurasia 28 – 29 June 2019 Reproduction in Mice At this lecture series on ticks and tick-borne 4th International Symposium on Parasite This introductory course on embryo transfer, re- Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie zoonoses in Eurasia, researchers discussed the Infections in Poultry productive biotechnology and transgenic tech- Views from many disciplines: incidence of ticks, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) niques was aimed at providing background in- Organisers Zsófia Virányi, Birte Wrage, Kristin Andrews, in early summer, vaccination coverage and bor- th The 4 International Symposium on Parasite In- formation and offering practical training in the Judith Benz-Schwarzburg, Susana Monsó, Maria Botero, relia in birds. Jean-Loup Rault and Susanne Waiblinger. fections in Poultry was convened at the end of techniques necessary for successful assisted re- June. For two days 140 scientists from 23 coun- production and cryopreservation in laboratory tries shared information about various areas of 25 Nov 2019 mice. 23 Sept 2019 poultry parasitology. Contributions focused on Symposium: Climate Change – the huge limitations of preventive and thera- Animal Minds & Animal Ethics: peutic options to combat these pathogens. Across Species, Across Disciplines Discourse between Science, Society and the Media This interdisciplinary congress addressed such Together with the Austrian Academy of Sciences, 4 – 6 July 2019 core topics as animal cognition, animal welfare and animal ethics. More than 100 interested del- Vetmeduni Vienna convened this symposium on First Symposium of the European egates participated in this multidisciplinary ex- ‘Climate Change – Discourse between Science, College of Animal Reproduction change at Vetmeduni Vienna. Society and the Media’, which focused on topics such as air quality, ethics in science and chal- In the first week of July, the First Symposium of lenges in climate science. the European College of Animal Reproduction 10 Oct 2019 (ECAR) took place. The topics of the 30 pres- entations and 60 posters ranged from gynae­ Mini-Symposium: Salmonella Infantis cology and obstetrics to perinatal medicine and Infections in Poultry reproductive biotechnology in a great variety of Mid-October saw the convening of a ‘mini-sym- animal species. More than 130 veterinarians (re- posium’ on the topic of ‘Salmonella Infantis In- searchers, clinicians, experts in the field), 50 res- fections in Poultry’ held in cooperation with the idents from eight European countries and stu- Österreichische Qualitätsgeflügelvereinigung dents of the reproduction immersion module (QGV, roughly translated Austrian Association of participated in the symposium. Quality Poultry) at the campus of Vetmeduni Vienna. Among the topics participants discussed Evening programme:

Photo: Stephanie Scholz/Vetmeduni Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie were the spreading of salmonella infections in Gala dinner in the Orangerie of Schönbrunn Palace Austria and other European countries as well as studies on re-contamination. 9 – 11 Sept 2019 th 50 International Symposium on 19 Oct 2019 Essential Oils (ISEO) 1st National Fish Health Workshop The idea of this International Symposium on Es- sential Oils (ISEO) was developed by research- The Aquatic Animals Chapter of ÖGT (Austrian ers during a symposium of the Society for Me- Veterinarian Society), the TGD (Austrian Animal dicinal Plant and Natural Product Research more Health Service) as well as ÖVA (Austrian Associ- than 50 years ago. Based on this initiative, ISEO ation of Official Veterinarians) invited to a first has grown into an international and interdiscipli- workshop on fish health in October, with new nary platform of research and industry. developments in diagnostics and therapy being on the agenda. Photo: Marc Drillich/Vetmeduni Vienna Vienna Drillich/Vetmeduni Photo: Marc

26 27 Awards for Researchers* Research

Department 3 Adnan Hodzic · Alice Auersperg · Anna Orlova · Anna Schachner · Barbara Maurer · Christian Robben · Christian Schlötterer · Clair Firth · Cordula Gabriel · Elisabeth Heiderich · Emir Hadzijusufovic · Eva Maria Ringler · Frans J. M. Smulders · Austrian Hygiene Award 2019 (ÖGHMP) Georg Duscher · Heidi Neubauer · Iris Uras-Jodl · James Anthony McGetrick · Janna Vogelgesang · Johannes Herbel · Karolina Hilse-Koller · Katharina Brugger · Patrick-Julian Mester, Food Microbiology Unit Kathrin Kober-Rychli · Kerstin Seitz · Maria Adelaide Marconi · Maria Helnwein · Photo: Martin Bobal/Vetmeduni Vienna Martin Wagner · Michael Hess · Michael Moschinger · Mona Saleh · Monika Dzieciol · Nadja Affenzeller · Nicole Luckschander-Zeller · Nina Hamann · Patrick-Julian Mester · Poster-Award of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) · · · · · Richard Moriggl Roman Labuda Rozalia Majercikova Sabine Hammer Sabrina Karl Mastitis Conference (Copenhagen, Denmark) Samuel Camenzind · Sebastian Kollmann · Stanislav Indik · Susanne Waiblinger · Clair Firth, Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology Tatiana Marschik · Tobias Suske · Viktoria Brandstetter · Viktoria Neubauer · Yasamin Vali Photo: Alexander Wijnants/Vetmeduni Vienna

Department 1 Department 4

Wilhelm Türk Award of the Austrian Society of Haematology and Poster Award Computer Tomography Working Group Oncology (OeGHO) of the German Society of Veterinary Medicine (DVG)

Iris Uras-Jodl, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology Yasamin Vali, Clinical Unit of Diagnostic Imaging Photo: Uli Regenscheit/DGHO Service GmbH 2019 Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna

Award of Excellence 2019 of the Federal Ministry of Education, Award of the Forster-Steinberg Foundation Science and Research (BMBWF) Nadja Affenzeller, Clinical Unit of Internal Medicine Small Animals Karolina Hilse-Koller, PhD programme (Unit of Physiology and Biophysics) Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Martin Lusser

Department 2 Department 5

Sinnecker Kunz Award Conference Award (2nd place) for Early Career Researchers 6th European Student Conference on Behaviour and Cognition

Adnan Hodzic, Institute of Parasitology James Anthony McGetrick, Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology Photo: Adnan Hodžic/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Karin Bayer/Vetmeduni Vienna

Association of Austrian Small Animal Veterinarians (VÖK) – Christopher Barnard Award Award for Scientific Work in the Area of Small Animal Medicine Eva Maria Ringler, Comparative Cognition Unit of the Messerli Research Institute Sabine Hammer, Institute of Immunology Photo: Max Ringler Photo: Christoph Illnar/Vet-Magazin.at

28 *) Excerpt from the list of awards and honours bestowed on researchers of Vetmeduni Vienna in 2019. 29 Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Research Science for All Construction of our Small Animals Clinic The University Clinic for Small Animals, which caters for New scientific discoveries are not just intrinsically exciting but also have a lasting roughly 45,000 patients a year, will get a new, central clinic impact on society. Researchers of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, building. By commission of Vetmeduni Vienna, the Bundes­ are constantly exchanging perceptions with their colleagues from all over the immobiliengesellschaft (BIG) is building a new Small Ani- world. However, research results are not only of interest to the scientific commu­ mals Clinic and renovating parts of the existing infrastruc- ture. With the groundbreaking ceremony on 24 May 2019, nity: Corporate Communications of Vetmeduni Vienna keeps all interested construction work was officially launched. parties informed about the most recent developments in the university’s scien­ tific work. For more information on the construction project go to: www.vetmeduni.ac.at/kleintierklinikneu Photo: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni Vienna Vienna Photo: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni 10th Anniversary Celebration of Wolf Science Center On 25 April 2019, the tenth anniversary of the Wolf Science Center (WSC) was celebrated in its home community of Ernstbrunn/Lower Austria. The programme was rounded off by scientific presentations Campus Open Day 2019 on the domestication and behaviour of wolves and dogs and a special ceremony at the visitors’ centre of the Wildlife Park Ernstbrunn. The numerous guests of honour of the festive event included Karl Wilfing, Complete success: on 25 May 2019, Vetmeduni Vienna again opened its doors to interested visitors. President of the Lower Austrian Diet, on behalf of the State Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Heinrich XIV More than 3,700 guests took this opportunity to look behind the scenes of Vetmeduni Vienna. On a Reuss, Owner and Director of the Wildlife Park Ernstbrunn, as well as Horst Gangl, Mayor of the Market perfect early summer day, they were able to visit numerous units, attend guided tours or gather infor- Community Ernstbrunn. mation about study programmes. The Soft Toy Clinic registered a new record high, with 320 young visitors having their cuddly toys treated there. Photos: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photos: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni

Garden Day – Herbs from A to Z Vetmed Children’s University 2019 From seedlings for sale to all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-­ While our students were off enjoying their well-earned summer herbs stands at the Garden Day: plant lovers could take a holidays, the lecture halls of Vetmeduni Vienna were far from silent: look around the Botanical Garden, seek advice or stock up July 2019 saw more than 796 kids attending lectures, seminars and on specialised books. A great variety ranging from garden guided clinic tours on campus. Since 2012, the Vetmed Children’s herbs to medicinal plants was available for our visitors who University has been giving kids aged seven to twelve an opportu- could at the same time obtain tips on plants and animals, for nity to learn first-hand about veterinary research. For two days, the instance which plants are toxic for animals. young researchers became familiar with student life and learned much about animals under anaesthesia, wild animals in the city or the history of veterinary medicine. Photo: Stephanie Scholz/Vetmeduni Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie Photo: Alexandra Eder/Vetmeduni Vienna Eder/Vetmeduni Photo: Alexandra

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science camp 2019 Summer Quiz Rallies Scientific presentations, hands-on experience Intriguing questions around animals were to be and workshops: Vetmeduni Vienna continued answered by participants in the Floridsdorf Hol- Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni its outreach to pupils aged 17 to 20 years in iday Games Programme and the Summer City 2019 by inviting them to a university study trial Camp in the summer of 2019. During a total of Assistance Dog Certificate run. The young people were able to obtain a three quiz rallies, roughly 50 young researchers Award Ceremony first-hand glimpse of life on campus and get to explored the University Clinic for Swine and vis- know the different aspects of the veterinary pro- ited the animals on campus, while at the same Guide dogs, signalling dogs and service dogs fession. The curriculum included animal welfare time finding out a lot of interesting facts about assist people with disabilities in daily life. in livestock production, feed and food science, day-to-day work at Vetmeduni Vienna. They need to be certified to officially qualify or poultry medicine and veterinary practice, Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie for assistance jobs. Since 2015 the Messerli with swine, cattle and chicken at the centre of Research Institute of Vetmeduni Vienna has attention. been in charge of carrying out assistance dog examinations throughout Austria: 13 new human-animal teams received their certifi- cates in the Great Hall of Vetmeduni Vienna Celebrating Research in on 16 July 2019. Almost 260 dog owners and Lower Austria their four-legged assistants have been certi- fied in Austria since the establishment of this For the second time, research in Lower official examination and coordination author- Austria was celebrated in Palais Nieder­ ity for assistance dogs. Dogs can be tested österreich in Vienna on 27 Sept 2019. Vis- for their suitability as assistance animals be- itors were invited to ask questions, try ginning at the age of 18 months. Depending out, test and discover research aspects at on the tasks to be assumed by the dog, it numerous stations in five thematic fields. may take roughly one and a half to two years Vetmeduni Vienna was represented with to reach certification. topics such as cognition research, the dif- ferences between wolf and dog, domes- Photo: science camp/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: science camp/Vetmeduni tic bird species as well as food quality and veterinary research.

10 Years of the Ural Owl Re-Settlement Programme in Austria Photo: Klaus Ranger The Ural owl vanished from Austria’s forests around the mid-20th century. With the aim of protecting this species and promoting re-introduction, 22 Ural owls were released in Lower Austria in 2009. The project had been initiated by the Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology (FIWI) of Vetmeduni Vienna and celebrated its tenth anniversary on 17 June 2019. The official ceremony also included the presentation Science Day – Celebrating of an illustrated book on the owl’s re-introduction. In the afternoon, the ornithologist Wolfgang Scher- Science at Vetmeduni Vienna zinger held a lecture on the Ural owl illustrated by facts and figures on the re-settlement project. A celebration of science: 45 posters were sub- mitted by researchers of Vetmeduni Vienna and assessed by different juries of experts. The win- ners in the categories of ‘science journalism’ and ‘university environment’ were selected at this Science Day. The criteria used for assessing the posters were their relevance, design and intelligibility. The event was rounded off by a musical contribution by Nuno Maulide, the pres- entation of awards for outstanding scientific work, the kick-off of the Entrepreneurial Vetmed initiative as well as offering opportunities for networking. Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Ernst Hammerschmid/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni Photo: Jessica Winter

32 33 Research Science Communication and VETMED – The Magazine Day-to-day practice, interviews on ongoing research projects, student excellence, etc.: Public Relations VETMED is the university’s official magazine keeping its readers up to date on current events, Fostering a keen and critical eye on research and enhancing understanding for developments and projects that involve Vetmed­ the methods and perspectives of researchers is the goal of science communica­ uni Vienna. Regular coverage includes life on campus, research, teaching, university clinics, tion. All year round, Vetmeduni Vienna relies on proactive science communication administration and management. VETMED is providing comprehensive information on research and teaching to journalists read by staff, students, veterinarians and other and the general public. Vetmeduni Vienna keeps interested parties informed important stakeholders of the university at home and abroad. Printed on recycled paper for many with insights into its research activities, be it through press releases, press con­ years, the magazine is produced in a CO2 neutral ferences or by editing scientific content for online and social media channels. manner as of 2019.

Public Relations 2019 Imparting Knowledge Via Social Media

www The social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are used by Vetmeduni Vienna for in- 53 press releases formation and entertainment as well as for pro- viding research contents. In so doing, the univer- 1–2 per week, 136 news items in total Website sity increasingly relies on videos and infographics (awards, staff, etc.) www.vetmeduni.ac.at which help to edit and impart complex contents About160 media inquiries with almost 2.4 million in a clear and user-centred way. In addition, the per year unique page views per year university benefits from the coverage of these platforms to draw the interested public’s atten- tion to calls for study participation and research Campus projects. Since 2019 an additional focus has been on using these social media channels to provide attended by prospective students with insights into the study 70 programmes of Vetmeduni Vienna. guided tours roughly 1,700 More than 10,000 Facebook fans people www.facebook.com/vetmeduni.vienna

VETMED Magazine (3 times per year) More than 800 Twitter followers with a print run of 6,500 copies per issue @VetmeduniVienna, around 3,800 subscribers www.twitter.com/vetmedunivienna

About 80 YouTube videos More than 60 information folders www.youtube.com/user/vetmedvienna

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Media Echo: Highlight Clippings Austria TV TV TV Research in the Media 2019 saw a total of 53 press releases sent out to specific media in Austria and

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Ganz schön schlau Am Clever Dog Lab in Wien erforschen Wissenschaftler, was im Gehirn von Hunden vorgeht – und wie sich ihre Besitzer verhalten müssen, damit es den Tieren gut geht

m Hundekino des Clever Dog Lab der Veterinärmedizinischen Universität- Wien wird sich an diesem Freitag - morgen ein Eifersuchtsdrama abspie- len. Border Collie Amy kommt aufge Iregt hechelnd in den fensterlosen Raum gerannt. Biologin Sabrina Karl zeigt der neunjährigen Hündin den Weg zu ihrem Zuschauerplatz: eine Holzkiste mit einem großen Bildschirm im Inneren. Amy, schwarz-weißes Fell, treue Augen, bellt vor Begeisterung und legt ihre Schnauze auf das Polster vor dem Bildschirm. „Fein“, haucht die Wissenschaftlerin, Zärtlichkeit liegt in ihrer Stimme.

Eifersuchtsdrama statt Eichhörnchen – Amy muss jetzt stark sein

Eigentlich sieht Hündin Amy gern Filme von Eichhörnchen und Krähen – das weiß- Sabrina Karl, weil sie in ihrem Versuchs aufbau mittels eines Eyetrackers genau verfolgen kann, wohin die Hunde schauen. Heute allerdings wird sie Amy keinen - harmlosen Naturfilm vorführen. Forsche rin Karl testet zunächst, ob Amy sich auf FOCUS-T IERDOKTOR bewegende Punkte auf dem Monitor

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3sat: „Wüstenschiffe: Von Kamelen und Menschen“ arte: „Die Wahrheit über die Lüge“ Bayerischer Rundfunk/Gut zu wissen: „Die Kuhstall- Pille: Was schützt Bauernhof-Kinder vor Allergien?“ University Clinics 38 University Clinics University Clinics Synergies Between Clinical Work, Research and Training Residents is the term used to refer to veterinari- ans who, after graduation, enter a residency Animal Welfare and programme to acquire a specialisation, for in- stance in large animal surgery, anaesthesiology or ophthalmology. The programme they follow is Cutting-Edge Medicine of international dimension based on a curriculum specified by European or American colleges. The campus of Vetmeduni Vienna houses five university clinics where animal The three- or (optional) four-year residency pro- patients are cared for around the clock. Frequently, cases that are challenging gramme is in preparation for the exams required from a clinical and scientific perspective often result in new findings which may by these colleges to achieve the related Diplo- mate status for the chosen field of specialisa- benefit both animals and humans. tion. The necessary exams are to be taken after completion of the three-year residency pro- gramme. Meanwhile Vetmeduni Vienna boasts Some 17,000 animals were admitted as inpatients­ 86 Diplomate veterinarians, while 23 candidates and about 27,000 were treated as outpatients, Patient Visits 2019 Patient Visits 2019 Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Patient Visits 2019 are currently enrolled in the programme. thus making up a total of roughly 45,000 animal Patient Visits 2019 patients for the five university clinics specialised Patient Visits 2019 Residency programmes offer intensive specialisation in in different species on the campus of Vetmeduni Patient Visits 2019 small animals a clinical specialty field, e.g. poultry medicine. 39,142small animals Vienna. In addition, the University Clinic for small animals 39,142small animals Poultry and Fish managed around 30,000 pa- 39,142 39,142small animals tients and samples in 2019. The university clinics 2019 39,142small animals are teaching hospitals and provide training and 2019total 39,142 2019total continued professional development for stu- 45,4502019total * horses, donkeys Residency Programmes Vetmeduni Vienna offers courses in 15 areas of specialisation 2019total * horses, donkeys dents and veterinarians, while at the same time 45,450total * 4,970 45,4502019total * horses, donkeys taking in patients referred by private clinics and 45,450* horses,4,970 donkeys 45,450total * 4,970 ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA OPHTHALMOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING private-practice veterinarians. 45,450 horses,4,970 donkeys * horses,4,970 donkeys ECVAA ECVO ECVDI 45,450 4,970 (European College of (European College of (European College of 4,970 Veterinary Anaesthesia Veterinary Ophthalmology) Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, farm animals and Analgesia) Small Animal Track) farm animals farm1,338 animals farm1,338 animals UniversitätsklinikenUniversity Clinics farm1,338 animals SURGERY, LARGE ANIMALS SURGERY, SMALL ANIMALS POULTRY MEDICINE farm1,338 animals ECVS ECVS ECPVS farm1,338 animals (European College of (European College of (European College of 1,338 Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Surgery, Poultry Veterinary Science) 1,338 Large Animal Surgery) Small Animal Surgery) 27,573 Type of 27,573 careType given of outpatients careType given of 17,877 INTERNAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, COM- INTERNAL MEDICINE, outpatients27,573 toType animal of 17,877 COMPANION ANIMALS PANION ANIMALS, ONCOLOGY HORSES Poultry and Fish 27,573 careto animal given* inpatients outpatients careTypepatients given of 17,877inpatients ECVIM-CA ECVIM-CA, Oncology ECEIM outpatients27,573 careto animal given* 17,877 (European College of outpatients caretoTypepatients animal given of 17,877inpatients (European College of (European College of outpatients27,573 topatients animal* 17,877inpatients Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Internal Medicine, Equine Internal Medicine) caretopatients animal given* inpatients Companion Animals) Companion Animals – Oncology) outpatients patients* topatients animal* 17,877inpatients inpatients 5 patients* BOVINE Wiederkäuer Kleintiere The University Clinic for Poultry and Fish CLINICAL PATHOLOGY REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE Ruminants Universitäts-University Small Animals ECVCP ECAR HEALTH MANAGEMENT managedThe University a total Clinic of 29,691 for Poultry patients and andFish ECBHM kliniken The University Clinic for Poultry and Fish (European College of (European College of Clinics Thesamplesmanaged University in a 2019. total Clinic of 29,691 for Poultry patients and andFish Clinical Pathology) Animal Reproduction) (European College of The University Clinic for Poultry and Fish Bovine Health Management) für ... managedsamples in a 2019. total of 29,691 patients and for... managedThe University a total Clinic of 29,691 for Poultry patients and andFish samples in 2019. * FiguressamplesThemanaged exclude University poultryin a 2019. total Clinic and of visits29,691 for forPoultry thepatients purpose and andFish of * Figuresherd healthmanagedsamples exclude management poultryin a 2019. total and of(livestock) visits29,691 for thepatients purpose and of PORCINE * Figures exclude poultry and visits for the purpose of VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY VETERINARY PATHOLOGY * Figuresherd healthsamples exclude management poultryin 2019. and (livestock) visits for the purpose of HEALTH MANAGEMENT * Figuresherd health exclude management poultry and (livestock) visits for the purpose of EVPC ECVP herd health management (livestock) ECPHM * Figuresherd health exclude management poultry and (livestock) visits for the purpose of (European Veterinary (European College of (European College of Parasitology College) Veterinary Pathologists) * Figuresherd health exclude management poultry and (livestock) visits for the purpose of Porcine Health Management) herd health management (livestock) SchweineSwine HorsesPferde as at the end of 2019

40 41 Knowledge Transfer to University Clinics Animal Owners and Veterinarians* Vetmeduni Vienna routinely informs animal owners about clinical and research findings. In addition, the university fosters dialogue between specialists and vet- erinarians. Symposia and lecture series are held to discuss both questions arising in practice and in the latest research results. Photo: Stephanie Scholz/Vetmeduni Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie

13 Jan 2019 18 Jan 2019 23 Mar 2019 21 Sept 2019 4th Vienna Reptile Symposium: ‘Take a 14th Alumni Event of the Equine Uni- New World Camelid Symposium for Professional Development Event of Deep Breath’ – Respiratory Diseases in versity Clinic Animal Owners the ÖGT’s Ungulate Chapter Reptiles Under the topic ‘Update on Equine Surgery – This year experts from the University Clinic for The meeting informed about the most recent It was the fourth time that a symposium for rep- Diagnostic Clarification and Therapy’, alumni of Ruminants talked about endoparasites, dental developments and used practical examples to tile friends took place at the University of Veteri- the Equine University Clinic met for the four- diseases and defecation disorders in alpaca crias. illustrate how animal welfare can be well-inte- nary Medicine, Vienna. Reptile experts of the teenth time to share their knowledge. grated into work. A select number of experts of Vetmeduni Vienna was available for an ex- University Clinic for Small Animals gave advice 11 Apr 2019 change of experience. under the heading ‘Take a Deep Breath – Res- 25 Jan 2019 piratory Diseases in Reptiles’. Lecture Evening of the ÖGT Equine th 9 Kremesberg Conference on Herd Chapter Health Management in Ruminants The focus of this evening event organised by The Kremesberg Conference addressed topics the ÖGT’s equine chapter was on ‘dental medi- such as diseases of the uterus, monitoring of cine and maxillary surgery – new approaches cows in heat and management of calves. and findings’, with experts from Vetmeduni Vienna’s Clinical Unit of Equine Surgery making the presentations. 23 - 24 Feb 2019

th 6 Austrian Dog Trainers Congress 14 June 2019 The two days were filled with lectures, discus- sions, exchanges of views and experiences with Congress on the Future of Veterinary experts. The agenda included topics like optimi- Medicine 2019 sation of training, human-animal relationships In cooperation with Vetmeduni Vienna, the or positive psychology for dogs. Austrian Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons host- ed a congress on the future of the profession 9 Mar 2019 (Zukunfts­kongress 2019) in the Great Hall of our university. Topics ranging from ‘training and th 8 Austrian Equine Expert Meeting young talents’, ‘work and family life’ to ‘veteri- The 8th Austrian Equine Expert Meeting ad- narians and the general public’ revolved around dressed topics such as horse husbandry, equine the profession itself. behaviour, construction of new stables as well as young people and horses, horse industry and portraits of specific breeds. Photo: Julietta Rohrhofer Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni

*) Excerpt of scientific events for animal owners and veterinarians organised at the campus of Vetmeduni Vienna in 2019. All events are listed in the diary of events at: www.vetmeduni.ac.at/veranstaltungen

42 43 This image depicts a cross section of the bronchus in the lung of a pig. (Paraffin section, haematoxylin/eosin staining)

26 Sept 2019 18 – 20 Oct 2019 26th Freiland and 33rd IGN Meeting 3rd Vienna Pain Day ‘Modern livestock husbandry in the 21st century At the third Vienna Pain Day, veterinarians, re- – ecology, animal welfare and sustainabiltiy’ was searchers and students of Vetmeduni Vienna the topic of the joint Freiland and International discussed and exchanged views on the topic of Society of Livestock Husbandry (IGN) Meeting. It pain, the focus being on pain and behaviour in provided an opportunity for scientific exchange small animals and horses. and discussions on new research findings and practice-centred solutions.

12 Oct 2019 9th Equine Symposium The motto of the 2019 Equine Symposium was ‘First aid for horses – How to identify an emer- gency. What to do until the veterinary surgeon arrives’. Roughly 630 equestrians and people interested in horses accepted the invitation to this meeting. A live demonstration on a dummy illustrated how a horse was to be properly res- cued after an accident.

Photo: Florien Jenner/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Florien Jenner/Vetmeduni Organisation 44 Organisation

Organisation Florian Grebien: New Professor for Medical Biochemistry

In January 2019, Florian Grebien began his full- time professorship in medical biochemistry after having become Head of the Institute of Medical Biochemistry of Vetmeduni Vienna in early 2018. Together with his team, Grebin is exploring mo- lecular mechanisms underlying the aetiology of Working at Vetmeduni Vienna leukaemia with the so-called ‘fusion proteins’ being at the centre of attention. The objective of About 1,500 staff work at Vetmeduni Vienna in teaching, clinical work, research these research efforts is to develop new options and administration. They contribute their expertise as researchers, teachers, vet­ for treating blood cancers. erinarians, administrative and support staff to the university’s daily operations. Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni Leukaemia research: Together with his team, Florian Grebin is exploring molecular mechanisms underlying the aetiology of leukaemia.

Staff as at: 31/12/2019 Staff as at: 31/12/2019 Reconciliation of University and Family Life 1,016* 526 1,016* 526 Vetmeduni Vienna lays particular emphasis on implementing a range of measures for all groups of em- ployees (working in administration, research and university clinics) as well as for students to ensure recon- 41 professors ciliation of work/study and family life. After having been certified in the Work and Family Life Audit, and Re-elected: 41 +1professors professor with Petra Winter will continue double+1 professor appointments with after having participated in the pilot project of the University and Family Life Audit in 2011, Vetmeduni to lead Vetmeduni double appointments total Vienna has been certified in the special university audit. Following successful re-auditing in 2018, the Vienna in the Rectorate total university was awarded the certificate at the presentation ceremony of a special ‘family-friendly employ- Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni period 2021 - 2025. * 1,542* ers’ event in January 2019. 711 791 Petra Winter Re-Elected as Rector Childcare options help parents manage their day-to-day commitments and find time for continued pro- administrative711 & academic791 staff administrative & academic staff fessional development as well. In addition, Vetmeduni Vienna once again offered professional day care On 17 Sept 2019, the University Council of Vet- support staff (excl. professors) support staff (excl. professors) for our staff’s children during the summer of 2019. A total of 30 childcare places were available per week. meduni Vienna re-elected the incumbent Petra * Since one person is counted as belonging both to the general Roughly 80 children aged three to twelve were enrolled in the nine-week programme. Vetmeduni Vienna Winter in a fast-track procedure (in accordance * Since(administrative one person & support)is counted and as the belonging scientific both staff, to we the have general an instance of * Since one person is counted as belonging both to the general double(administrative counting & whichsupport) is adjusted and the scientificfor in the staff, total wenumber. have an instance of also offered free childcare on two other extra holidays taken up by about 30 children each. with §23b (1) of the 2002 University Act) as Rector double (administrative counting which & issupport) adjusted and for thein the scientific total number. staff, we have an of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna. instance of double counting which is adjusted for in the total In re-electing her, both the Senate and the Uni- number. versity Council of Vetmeduni Vienna were aim- ing for continuity and honoured the incumbent Summer holidays: During an excursion to the university clinic, the children Rector’s unflagging dedication to our university. learned a number of key facts about turtles and how to keep and feed them.

Despite COVID-19, Vetmeduni Vienna is well on track to achieve all the target values for basic research output and for studies in which students take exams as defined in the Per- formance Agreement for the 2019-2021 period. This has only been possible thanks to the enthu- siasm and commitment of staff members to proceed full steam ahead for our uni- versity. Construction of our Small Animals Clinic is progressing according to schedule, while 60 places for teaching and research horses have been created at VetFarm and a birdhouse for galliforms built at the Konrad Lorenz Insti- tute of Ethology. I am particularly pleased with VetWoman, a support pro- gramme for high potential females launched in 2019.

Manuela Raith, Vice-Rector for Resources Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Doris Kucera/Vetmeduni Vienna Photos: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni

46 47 Parent-Child Room Regionalisation Initiative Organisation Within the context of Vetmeduni Vienna’s audit for the University and Family Life Certificate, a group workroom at the university library was ‘VetmedRegio’ adapted to become a parent-child room. As of mid-March 2019 this first room of its kind on With targeted measures in Austria’s federal states, Vetmeduni Vienna intends to campus offers studying parents the opportunity raise awareness for the importance of veterinary medicine in society. to learn and work in a flexible manner. The new- ly equipped group workroom features a func- tional work area for students as well as a special Photo: Stephanie Scholz/Vetmeduni Vienna Scholz/Vetmeduni Photo: Stephanie ’workstation’ for children. The parent-child room IHS Study on Veterinary Care is freely accessible during regular opening hours Play corner: A selection of toy utensils makes for variety, (no prior notification required) in compliance e.g. a well-appointed toy kitchen, an easel, a play tent Services in Austria Presented with tunnel as well as a comfy resting and reading with its usage rules and ‘rules of the game’. corner with child-friendly book shelf. At a press conference in June 2019, Vetmeduni Vienna – together with the Austrian Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons (ÖTK), the Federal Ministry VEmpowerment: Advancement of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection (BMASGK) and the Institute for Ad- of Women and Work-Life Balance vanced Studies (IHS) – presented the results of a study on veterinary care services in Austria. They For the purpose of promoting high potential provide insights into veterinary training pro- females, Vetmeduni Vienna launched the VEm-

grammes, future challenges and structural Wache/ÖTK Photo: Markus powerment programme, its core elements being changes in the profession. training and professional development as well Results of the IHS study presented by: as support measures to promote uninterrupted Martin Unger (IHS), Kurt Frühwirth (ÖTK), Petra Winter research and career paths alongside private care (Vetmeduni Vienna) and Ulrich Herzog (BMASGK) (from left to right). duties. The first major initiative within VEmpow- erment is the VetWoman programme aimed at Photo: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Thomas Suchanek/Vetmeduni advancing women by developing their scientific Career development: As part of VEmpowerment, the career and leadership qualities. A jury selected VetWoman programme for the advancement of women The IHS study on veterinary care services in Austria (Veterinärmedizinische Versorgung in ten highly talented candidates in December was created. Österreich) can be retrieved from the website of Vetmeduni Vienna: 2019 to enter the programme in February 2020. https://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/de/infoservice/berichte/

HR Award 2019: Vetmeduni Cooperation with the State of Vienna Reaches 3rd Place in the Carinthia Tools & Services Category On 20 Feb 2019, the foundation for intensive cooperation was laid between the state of Carin- The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, thia and Vetmeduni Vienna for the purpose of received a bronze medal in the Tools & Services exploiting synergies and ensuring the supply of category at the HR Award 2019 for its human re- veterinary services. To this end, representatives sources and organisation development project of Vetmeduni Vienna and Carinthia signed a let- on the future of the new Small Animals Clinic. All ter of intent. The set of measures planned for 200 employees of the clinic were involved in Carinthia includes, inter alia, research projects this HR/organisation development process. As- carried out by Vetmeduni Vienna in association sisted by the external CoreFinding company, with experts of the Hohe Tauern National Park as this process was aimed at enabling all the par- well as the introduction of summer and winter ties concerned to initiate and implement the

Photo: Daniel Bointner/HR Inside Summit schools for professional development within a change of internal culture by themselves in- lifelong learning perspective. Award for innovative organisation development: (from left to right): house. The HR Award is considered the most Matthias Bauer (CoreFinding), Elena Russold (Anaesthesiology, important accolade in the field of human re- Photo: Helge Bauer/LPD Kärnten Vetmeduni Vienna), Gabriela Pesch (CoreFinding), Nadja Affenzeller sources and was presented during the multi-day Cooperation: Petra Winter signing the letter of intent (Internal Medicine Small Animals, Vetmeduni Vienna), Sabine Trost industry event ‘HR Inside Summit’ at the Vienna pictured with Peter Kaiser, Beate Prettner and (Staff Development, Vetmeduni Vienna) and Wolfgang Soritsch Otto Doblhoff-Dier. (Salesforce, presented the award) at the award ceremony. Hofburg on 9 Oct 2019.

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1st Mallnitz Days EMAS Certification

Under the sustainable concept for upgrading On the occasion of the conference ‘Green Coop- Proud recipient: Christian Mathes with Federal Minister and further developing the university infrastruc- eration – Joint Action for the Environment & the Maria Patek, Daniela Lexer and Alexander Moravec after ture in Carinthia, Vetmeduni Vienna cooperates Climate’ held in early June 2019 at Schönbrunn receiving the registration certificate. with the Hohe Tauern National Park, a park that Palace, representatives of Vetmeduni Vienna re- is ideally suited for research and teaching in ceived the EMAS registration certificate. For a wildlife science. total of two years, Vetmeduni Vienna worked to- wards this EMAS certification by reviewing its own st At the 1 Mallnitz Days, well-known experts from environmental performance and defining targets Vetmeduni Vienna presented their extensive for optimisation laid down in its environmental knowledge in numerous workshops ranging from statement Umwelterklärung. Between 25 and A to Z, including age determination of red deer 27 March 2019, the TÜV SÜD regional certifica- or the future of chamois in the Eastern Alps. tion body carried out a three-day audit at the Photo: Erwin Haslacher campus followed by our university being EMAS Wildlife ecology and management: certified by the Federal Environmental Agency. Willdlife researcher Walter Arnold (centre) during In addition, since April 2019 Vetmeduni Vienna the excursion to the Seebach Valley. has been a member of the Alliance of Sustainable Universities (Allianz Nachhaltige Universitä­ten), an informal network of currently 16 Austrian uni-

versities advocating sustainability issues. Gruber/BMNT Photo: Paul Preparation for a Satellite Office in Tyrol Tyrol, too, was included in the implementation of Vetmeduni Vienna’s regionalisation initiative with the establishment of a satellite office in Measures Innsbruck in December 2019 in association with the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). Its purpose is to become a compe- Toner collection boxes tence centre for ruminants in the Alpine Region with a focus on both New collection boxes for used toner cartridges – a recycling project for the teaching and research. The new branch office is part of Vetmeduni benefit of the Austrian Children‘s Vienna’s University Clinic for Ruminants. Cancer Charity Photo: Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Vetmeduni

Johannes Lorenz Khol, LED lighting specialist veterinarian for cattle, Outdoor lighting switched over to will head the Innsbruck-based LED (launched in Dec 2018) Competence Centre for Ruminants in the Alpine Region. Bicycle stands New and more bicycle stands on the campus

Waste separation New and more waste separation points on the campus

Insect-friendly Flower meadows for insects Chart: Matthias Moser/Vetmeduni Vienna Moser/Vetmeduni Matthias Chart: Vienna Photo: Bojan Prole/Vetmeduni

For more information on EMAS go to: www.vetmeduni.ac.at/universitaet/emas/

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Horse Husbandry at VetFarm New: Committee of Hygiene, Adaptations applied to the VetFarm teaching and research entities have enabled Vetmeduni Vienna to Animal Epidemics, Zoonoses keep horses. The Haidlhof estate now offers a total of 60 places for horses for teaching and research and Biosecurity purposes. Owing to these alterations 25 ponies can be kept in the so-called Erlbacherhaus, a historic building (circa 1830) put to a new use. Its overall useful area of 270 m² includes playpens, boxes for In March 2019, the Committee of Hygiene, Ani- settling in, a preparation room and an open walkway. Outside, the horses may enjoy 600 m² of a rein- mal Epidemics, Zoonoses and Biosecurity was forced and partly roofed pen including rolling spots and shelter as well as five hectares of paddock. newly constituted. A supporting and advisory Other special features of the estate include ad-lib hay feeding via hayracks, a flexible locking system as body, the committee and its working groups on well as a separate dung site. hygiene/biosafety and animal pandemics/zoon- oses played a key role in drafting the Biosecurity Handbook, which defines uniform rules for the entire campus on hand hygiene, protective clothing, movement of animals and persons as well as the disposal of animal carcasses. In addi- tion, the safeguards against infectious and epi- demic diseases have been revised and made available to the university’s faculty and other staff through the internal VetEasy Platform. Photos: Christian Houdek/Vetmeduni Vienna Photos: Christian Houdek/Vetmeduni On-campus safety: 2019 saw both the publication of the Biosecurity Handbook that provides uniform rules on issues ranging from hand hygiene to protective clothing and a revision of the safeguards against Photos: VetFarm/Vetmeduni Vienna Photos: VetFarm/Vetmeduni infectious and epidemic diseases. Historic setting: The Erlbacherhaus is the last surviving house of the former Haidlhof housing estate. In order to prevent water from entering the building during heavy rainfall, the stable for the 25 ponies has been built well above ground level.

Establishment of the Institute of Food Safety, Food Technology and Veterinary Public Health 2019 saw the launch of the Institute of Food Safety, Food Technology and Veterinary Public Health consisting of the following units: Food Microbiology; Food Hygiene and Technology; Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology.

The Unit for Veterinary Public Health and Epide- miology conducted further surveys on the mass flows of antibiotics and the development of antimicrobial resistance, especially in porcine health management, within the Vet Austria co- operation project with the Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection (BMASGK) and the Austrian Agency

for Health and Food Safety (AGES). Vienna Photo: Michael Bernkopf/Vetmeduni

Newly established: The new institute comprises three units and addresses different aspects of how to ensure the safe production of food of animal origin. Vienna Photo: Christian Houdek/Vetmeduni

52 53 * In accordance with § 36 and 20(5) of the 2002 Universities Act, the University Clinics do not represent organizational units Organizational chart of the University Veterinary Medicine, Vienna • • • Staff Positions: • • • • • and Administratives: Service • • Prevention Specialists: • • • • • • • • Department of Biomedical Sciences Evaluation Quality Management/Quality Development and Internal Revision Reporting and Development Planning Ethics and Animal Welfare Committee Office of the Rectorate Legal Services Corporate Communications Pharmacy Security Officer University Doctor Biomodels Austria Platform Biomodels Austria Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Platform Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics Institute of Population Genetics Biophysics Institute of Physiology, Patho Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology Institute of Medical Biochemistry Institute of Laboratory Animal Science ------

Molecular Genetics Experimental Endocrinology Nutritional Physiology Clinical Pharmacology Reproductive Biology Physiology and Biophysics Physiology, Pathophysiology and Functional Cancer Genomics VetWIDI Forschungsholding GmbH Department 1 Photo: University Clinic for Poultry/ Vienna Vetmeduni Rector Holdings

physiology and Senate

• • • • • • • Department of Pathobiology Clinical Pathology Platform Institute of Virology Institute of Pathology Institute of Parasitology Institute of Immunology Institute of Microbiology Topographicof Institute Anatomy - -

Pathology of Laboratory Animals Functional Microbiology Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni • • • and Administratives: Service Department 2 Assessment and Quality Assurance Student Services E-Learning & New Media

Vice-Rector for Study Affairs Organisational ChartVetmeduni of Vienna Governing Bodies of the University Service and Administratives Service Department for Agrobiotechnology Department Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni • • • • • • Animals and Veterinary Public Health Department/University Clinic for Farm University Clinic* for Ruminants University Clinic* for Swine Medicine University Clinic* for Poultry and Fish Institute of Animal Welfare Science Plant Compounds Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional and Veterinary Public Health Institute of Food Safety, Food Technology ------Research and TeachingResearch

Interuniversity Institutions Ruminant Medicine Herd Health Management for Ruminants Poultry Medicine Fish Medicine Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology Food Hygiene and Technology Food Microbiology Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni Vienna Department 3 (IFA Tulln) Rectorate • Central Special Facility: • • • and Administratives: Service VetCore Postgraduate Studies International Relations Research Support and Innovation Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni Vienna Photo: Institute of Pathology/Vetmeduni

• • • • Companion Animals and Horses Department/University Clinic for Platform Radiooncology and Nuclear Medicine Insemination and Embryotransfer Platform Equine University Clinic University Clinic ------

Equine Surgery Equine Internal Medicine Surgery Small Animal Internal Medicine Small Animals Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Andrology Diagnostic Imaging Care Medicine Anaesthesiology and perioperative Intensive-

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