Paul Virkler

Senior Extension Associate, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University

Dr. Paul Virkler is a senior extension associate at Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS), a division of Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center. After graduating with a DVM, Dr. Virkler went into private practice at Attica Veterinary Associates for a number of years before joining DeLaval as a technical service veterinarian. In 2008, Dr. Virkler returned to Cornell to work in the Veterinary Support Services unit at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center and has transitioned to QMPS over the last year.Dr. Virkler focuses on how farms can improveparlor dynamics to both be more efficient and prevent the spread of diseases such as mastitis.