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Caging obligation for bird flu lifted throughout the Netherlands
April 25, 2024 - News - The caging obligation for poultry to the presence of bird flu has been lifted throughout the Netherlands. The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food... -
Probably multiple transmission routes involved in 2023 spread of bluetongue
April 18, 2024 - News - In September 2023 the first cases of bluetongue appeared in the Netherlands. The virus spread was rapid. Researchers of Wageningen Bioveterinary... -
Rapid tests bird flu support PCR analysis
April 16, 2024 - News - Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) examined several rapid tests for sensitivity and specificity for avian influenza viruses. “Rapid tests... -
WBVR: 120 years of experience in veterinary research
April 10, 2024 - News - Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) in Lelystad has a rich history of 120 years. The first forerunner of the institute in Lelystad was the... -
Bird flu virus found in cows and human in United States
April 4, 2024 - News - Highly pathogenic bird flu virus was found in cows a number of US states in March. The virus was later also detected in a human. Infected wild birds... -
Hepatitis E can be well contained in pigs
April 3, 2024 - News - Pig farmers can limit the spread of the hepatitis E virus by completely separating groups of pigs and applying hygiene measures. This is evident from... -
Project Wise with Worms: 'First egg has been laid'
April 2, 2024 - News - As spring has come to a start, it is expected that Dutch cattle will soon be able to go outside again. However, grazing also brings eggs of... -
Bird flu situation in the Netherlands calm: caging obligation largely withdrawn
March 28, 2024 - News - The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Quality (LNV) has largely withdrawn the requirement for poultry to be kept indoors with effect from 26... -
WBVR, WFSR and RIVM work together on infectious disease database
March 13, 2024 - News - Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR, part of Wageningen University & Research) is a partner in the European project UNITED4Surveillance. The... -
WUR research shows: Poison overdose kills white-tailed eagle
February 14, 2024 - News - Researcher Peter van Tulden of Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR), part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), investigates wild animals...