Nieuws /en en Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:33:50 +0100 Tue, 19 Aug 25 14:00:00 +0200 Now available: instructional videos on PetScan /en/background/now-available-instructional-videos-on-petscan PetScan is now supported by a series of short instructional videos (in Dutch). The new videos make it easier for new users to get started and help experienced users get the most out of PetScan. 151398 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Registering of biting incidents in PetScan /en/background/registering-of-biting-incidents-in-petscan Bite incidents occur regularly, both between animals and humans and between animals. To better understand this, the ECGD requests registering bite incidents. 150277 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:23:00 +0200 Nieuws Amitriptyline: a possible good neuropathic painkiller for the Pomeranian /en/news/amitriptyline-a-possible-good-neuropathic-painkiller-for-the-pomeranian A potentially better treatment has been found for two neurological conditions common in small dog breeds: herniation of the cerebellum through the occipital hole and cavity formation in the spinal cord. 148643 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Hereditary copper accumulation in Labrador retrievers: be alert /en/background/hereditary-copper-accumulation-in-labrador-retrievers-be-alert Labrador retrievers are often predisposed to copper accumulation in the liver. The Expertise Centre for Veterinary Genetics conducts research into this genetic disorder and provides advice. 147886 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Brushing teeth and regular check prevents dental problems of dog and cat /en/background/brushing-teeth-and-regular-check-prevents-dental-problems-of-dog-and-cat In February, vets pay extra attention to dental care in pets. This is necessary, as teeth can cause health problems in animals. 146981 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:49:00 +0100 Nieuws State Secretary Rummenie of LVVN visits Expertise Center of Veterinary Genetics /en/news/state-secretary-rummenie-of-lvvn-visits-expertise-center-of-veterinary-genetics Staatssecretaris Jean Rummenie van het Ministerie van LVVN bezocht samen met samen met Tweede Kamer-lid Dion Graus het ExpertiseCentrum Genetica Diergeneeskunde van de Universiteit Utrecht. 145622 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Mapping Antibiotic Use, Also for Companion Animal Veterinarians /en/news/mapping-antibiotic-use-also-for-companion-animal-veterinarians The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with partners, has received funding from ZonMw to adapt a successful program for GPs to companion animal veterinarians. 145416 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Expertise Center for Veterinary Genetics Advises European Commission /en/news/expertise-center-for-veterinary-genetics-advises-european-commission The Expertise Center for Veterinary Genetics of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ has won a tender to conduct research for the European Commission. 145050 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:42:00 +0100 Nieuws Research shows welfare risks in small pedigree dogs /en/news/research-shows-welfare-risks-in-small-pedigree-dogs Rashonden en kruisingen van kleine hondenrassen lijden steeds vaker aan herniëring van de kleine hersenen door het achterhoofdsgat of holtevorming in het ruggenmerg. 144009 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Unique tool to prevent hereditary diseases in Kooikerhondjes /en/news/unique-tool-to-prevent-hereditary-diseases-in-kooikerhondjes The Genetics Expert Center of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has developed a unique breeding guidance platform for the Kooikerhondje. 137416 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:22:00 +0100 Nieuws Reducing genetic diseases in the Cavalier King Charles spaniel /en/news/reducing-genetic-diseases-in-the-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel In 2009, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel (CKCS) became world news for a very unfortunate reason. 53273 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:08:00 +0200 Nieuws