Thanks to a very alert sheep farmer, the extremely infectious jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV) was detected in the Netherlands in 2021. This virus causes lung tumours and is not a compulsory notification disease. It is essential that the Dutch sheep population is kept free from this infectious disease. The symptoms can resemble those of the Maedi/visna virus (MVV). Read more

Join our team at EuroTier, the leading trade fair with a overview of innovations in technology, services and genetics for the modern livestock farming. This year's theme: 'Transforming Animal Farming.' Read more

In 2021, the Equine Help Desk was called to consult on a foal with a chronic Rhodococcus infection. The foal had not recovered sufficiently following lengthy treatment with multiple types of antibiotics, and deteriorated as soon as treatment was discontinued. Read more

From 2021 onwards, the basic health monitor conducted by GD as a statutory task, has been supplemented with the equine animal group, following the introduction of the European Animal Health Regulation. What is the importance of this health monitor? And what form does this relatively new cooperation take? Read more

At the World Buiatrics Congress in Madrid scientific projects on bovine health will be shared and accessed for field practice. You can also meet international colleagues, and strengthen our ties with the partners in the industry. For new ideas in this dynamic era for dairy farming. Read more

You can now participate in the proficiency testing schemes. We look forward to receiving your application before September 9, 2022. Read more

During the World Buiatrics Congress Madrid 2022 you can meet international veterinary professionals and colleagues and visit our colleagues at the GD booth. Read more

Are you looking for a both theoretical as well as practical poultry training to expand your knowledge? Join our Introduction training in Poultry Health, 21 to 24 November 2022, for novice farm veterinarians and starting managers of poultry farms. Read more

In the first quarter of 2022, there was once again a large number of incoming cattle with a status lower than leptospirosis-free. The risk of infections with Leptospira Hardjo therefore increased at dairy farms, with major consequences for business operations. Read more