Influenza in Pigs
Tuesday 27 February
Our pig expert Lucía Dieste Pérez discussed the latest developments in influenza research and diagnostic tools. The current understanding of the influenza virus, the clinical picture in the field, control tools and insights into current circulating strains. We also explored diagnostic approaches at GD, including our autopsy room, laboratory facilities and proficiency testing schemes, and all we can mean for you, your studies and your clients.
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Bovine Respiratory Disease
September 14, 2023
Respiratory diseases are a major challenge for the young calf and thus for livestock farming and societal interests such as One Health and animal welfare. Research on calf pneumonia, disease factors and pathogen detection showed intriguing findings which our experts Jasper het Lam, DVM and Erik van Engelen, MSc, PhD discussed during this Expert session on September 14th 2023.
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April 20, 2022
Our Senior Scientist Sjaak de Wit hosted a PTS webinar about how proficiency testing works and why you should participate.
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May 13, 2020,
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the Eimeria species and causes damage in the gut of the chicken. All poultry flocks will face a challenge with coccidia. The goal of Coccidiosis control is to lower the pressure in the flock and surrounding, so the impact is minimized and controlled. In this webinar we will further discuss the impact and solutions regarding coccidiosis.
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March 18, 2020
Salmonella prevention starts with placing salmonella-free animals, in a Salmonella-free house and salmonella-free feed. On the other hand, if there’s already a presence of salmonella on farm, which and where are the risk factors for a re-contamination in the next cycle. In addition, good hygiene, in the broadest sense, is of utmost importance. Measures against the introduction of Salmonella also help against all kinds of other germs. Good hygiene starts with the basics: where is the company located and how is the company organized?
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April 30, 2020
Digital Dermatitis (DD and previously called Mortellaro disease) is a painful infectious hoof disorder of the horn-skin border of the claw. This claw problem has a major impact on the life expectancy of the dairy cows. Good preventive management against DD starts with a clear overview of crucial management indicators. In this webinar Menno Holzhauer, Veterinary Specialist Bovine Health Management, will discuss the latest insights in the control of DD with the support of a new 7 point control plan.
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