Dr. sc. agr. Franziska Keßler

Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN)
Working Group Quantitative Animal Genetics
Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2
18196 Dummerstorf

Research interests

Quantitative genetic analyses of relevant traits in modern livestock production
Evaluation of new traits and concepts for future-oriented livestock breeding, with a particular focus on genotype-environment interactions and breeding for increased robustness and resilience
Development and validation of modern concepts for breeding programs incorporating innovative technologies, new traits, and the preservation of genetic diversity

Since 2026: Postdoctoral researcher in the Working Group Quantitative Animal Genetics, FBN Dummerstorf, Germany
2022-2025: Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, at the University of Hohenheim, Germany
Dissertation: Breeding for resilient cows
2020-2022: Master of Science in Agribusiness at the University of Hohenheim, Germany
Master’s thesis: Estimation of genetic parameters for milk production and health traits in German Holsteins
2016-2020: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (dual program) at Hochschule Neubrandenburg, Germany
Bachelor’s thesis: Influence of housing type on the ratio of adrenal and interrenal cells in the adrenal glands of laying hens
2016-2018: Vocational training in agriculture