Virology
We aim at an optimal support of the Dutch government and business life by performing diagnostic tests and scientific research and by giving policy recommendations for prevention and control of (notifiable) infectious animal diseases.
National reference laboratory
Our institute contributes to animal and public health and the guarantee of business streams. The department functions as national reference laboratory for:
- Foot-and-mouth disease
- Lumpy skin disease
- Classical swine fever
- Avian influenza
- Newcastle disease
- Rabies
- Bovine leucosis
- Aujeszky's disease
- Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
- BRSV
Exotic diseases:
International reference laboratory
The institute functions as international OIE reference laboratory for the Aujeszky's disease.