Sabine Tacke

Sabine Tacke is a Professor at the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Gießen. She has worked there for 42 years, having also studied at the university. She is a specialist veterinarian for anesthesiology. Tacke is newsworthy because the University of Gießen's veterinary department, the only one in the wider region, is facing budget cuts imposed by the state. This is significant because the department trains veterinarians for five countries and researchers warn that the cuts will impact food safety. Tacke's long tenure and expertise make her a relevant voice in highlighting the potential consequences of these austerity measures on veterinary education and public health.