Health for all life

Do veggie burgers fit into a healthy diet?

Eating mainly food from plants is healthier than primarily eating food from animals. But what about meat analogues like veggie burgers? In-depth and at the same time broad, research at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) focuses on how meat analogues affect human health.

Mini lungs to learn about animal disease

We have managed to make miniature respiratory tracts from the stem cells of cows and pigs. This helps study the behaviour of respiratory viruses without the need for lab animals.

A contagious animal disease outbreak: now what?

If a contagious animal disease were to break out in the Netherlands tomorrow, Wageningen University & Research would spring into action. By testing rapidly and offering reliable advice, WUR helps the government keep outbreaks like avian influenza and bluetongue disease in check. But what does this process look like in practice?

Vaccines against RS virus in infants and calves

In the Netherlands, some two thousand young children are hospitalised each year with a pulmonary infection caused by the RS virus. Globally, the RS virus is second only to malaria as the leading cause of infant mortality. A genetically similar bovine virus shows a comparable pathology in calves. Wageningen researchers have set up an infection model that is utilised in developing a safe, effective vaccine for children and calves.

Can we get rapid tests for avian influenza?

Humane rapid test for Influenza A found to detect avian flu. Research shows that rapid tests can be a valuable addition to avian flu prevention.

Animal health in a changing world: the relationship between animals, humans and the environment

It's important to focus on good health of livestock in animal husbandry, this not only benefits the animals themselves, but also contributes to the well-being of humans and the environment.

Better diet against diabetes

One in every fifteen Dutch inhabitants has diabetes. This chronic condition is linked to our eating habits. That is why Wageningen scientists study how nutrition can contribute to preventing or treating diabetes. Cutting back on processed meats and increasing the intake of vegetables is proven to be effective. This fact has now been included in the latest dietary guidelines. Do you know how eating habits can help prevent or cure diabetes?