Sustainable Livestock Production systems in LMICs – a veterinary’s perspective

Dieter Schillinger

Deputy Director General, ILRI

Dieter Schillinger has been the Deputy Director General of Biosciences at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) since 2016. He is responsible for ILRI’s animal and human health research program across Africa and Asia. In addition, Dieter leads ILRI’s One Health research, focusing on zoonotic diseases, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance. Dieter studied mechanical engineering in Regensburg, Germany, and veterinary medicine in Munich, Germany, where he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dieter also holds an MBA from Brunel University, UK. He is a veterinarian with 30 years of experience in animal health, including applied animal science, tropical veterinary medicine, and the development and marketing of animal health products.