Diagnostic laboratories for animal disease testing
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In short- Over 300 validated tests
- National reference laboratory
- All laboratories meet at least the BSL-2 standard
- ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ISO 17043 accreditation
At our diagnostic laboratories, we offer more than 300 validated tests to detect infectious diseases in animals. We support veterinarians, authorities, traders and research partners with reliable diagnostics, from individual cases to large-scale surveillance.
What research is conducted here?
As the national reference laboratory for a wide range of notifiable animal diseases, we monitor the health of livestock, pets, shellfish and wildlife.
Our diagnostics also support export certification, regulatory compliance and R&D by linking laboratory findings to applied research.
Who is this facility for?
Our diagnostic laboratories serve a broad professional community:
- Veterinarians
- Governmental agencies (national and international)
- Animal health authorities
- Water, land management and nature reserves organisations
- National and international research institutes
- Livestock producers and trade organisations
- Academic partners
- Industrial partners in the agricultural production chain, such as pharmaceutical and feed companies
More information
Our laboratories operate under different biosafety levels, enabling safe work with highly contagious pathogens.
- All laboratories meet at least BSL-2 standards.
- A BSL-3 facility and high-containment units are available for work with veterinary BSL-4 pathogens, such as foot-and-mouth disease and classical swine fever.
- We also conduct studies involving genetically modified organisms (GMO) at all biosafety levels.
We host specialised labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology in the following areas:
- Microbiology: bacteriology & virology
- Immunology
- Pathology & histology
- Clinical chemistry & haematology
- Bioinformatics
- Diagnostics
- Bacteriophages
- Cell culture
- Batch control & extraneous agents testing
We test a wide range of pathogens, from viruses and bacteria to parasites and toxins. As part of our role as national reference laboratory on animal diseases and antimicrobial resistance, we contribute to early detection, monitoring, and outbreak response. Our accredited services ensure high-quality results for veterinarians, public authorities, business partners and research institutions.
Our laboratories operate under internationally recognised quality standards:
ISO 9001
Wageningen Bioveterinary Research is certified according to the ISO 9001 standard.
ISO 17025
Several specific tests are performed under ISO 17025 accreditation (scope L389). Accredited tests for specific species and matrices are clearly listed in our price list. A full list of accredited services is available on request via the contact person listed on the RvA website.
ISO 17043
Several proficiency tests are organised under ISO 17043 accreditation; see scope R021 for more information.
Why choose this facility?
We offer:
- Over 300 validated tests
- National reference laboratory for notifiable diseases
- Strong connection with international reference laboratories in Europe
- FAO reference centre for Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Rift Valley Fever and Antimicrobial Resistance in animals
- Strong integration between diagnostics and research
- Accredited methods and consistently high-quality standards
Questions about our diagnostic laboratories?
Would you like to know more about our diagnostic laboratories? Please contact our staff.
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