Dr Köster holds a BSc Agric, BSc Agric (Hons) and MSc Agric from the University of Pretoria. In 1995 he obtained a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from Kansas State University, USA and since 2008 he has been an adjunct faculty professor. Dr Köster has received numerous prestigious scientific awards. He has published more than 40 scientific papers and 600 popular scientific papers. He is an international consultant for the global animal feed- and production value chain. He plays major roles in Industry-, Sport- and Academic organisations. Dr Köster was Chairperson of the UP Alumni Board in 2014 and has been the UP Convocation President since 2019.

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