/en en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:17:42 +0200 Mon, 20 Oct 25 14:40:00 +0200 /en/in-the-media/health-problems-in-small-dogs On Saturday, October 18, the consumer program Kassa discussed health problems in small dogs. Expert Paul Mandigers joined in the studio of Kassa. 153075 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/research-reveals-risk-factors-for-neurological-disorders-in-pomeranians PhD candidate Koen Santifort demonstrated the behavioural signs linked to Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, and identified anatomical features that increase the risk of developing them. 152266 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:27:00 +0200 Nieuws /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 /en/in-the-media/focus-on-pug-health-in-vrij-nederland Expertisecentrum Genetica Diergeneeskunde in Vrij Nederland over mopshond 151469 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:49:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/scientific-breeding-guidance-for-the-frisian-stabyhoun The Dutch Association for Stabij and Wetterhounen dogs is collaborating with the Fit2Breed Veterinary Genetics Expertise Centre to develop the Frisian Stabij breed. 150804 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:01:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/new-method-for-determining-the-age-of-puppies Veterinarian experts have developed a new method to estimate the age of puppies based on their teeth, thanks to hundreds of dog owners. 150663 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:18:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/more-diarrhoea-in-certain-dog-breeds-and-designer-breeds More diarrhoea in certain dog breeds and designer-breeds 150289 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0200 Nieuws /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 /en/news/breeding-of-assistance-dogs-scientifically-supervised Hille Fieten and Lucie Wigboldus talk about the cooperation between Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ and Stichting Huldog Nederland. 150194 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /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 /en/in-the-media/end-of-the-purebred-dog-15-years-later Interview with Hille Fieten and Paul Mandigers about the steps taken to improve the health and welfare of purebred dogs. 148507 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /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 /en/background/i-am-a-cat-person Jean Rommenie wrote a column for Vetscience: ‘I am a cat person’. 147807 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:56:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/dna-test-can-put-an-end-to-hereditary-muscle-disease-in-kooikerhondje DNA test can put an end to hereditary muscle disease in Kooikerhondje which causes difficulties walking, swallowing or both. 147128 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:58:00 +0100 Nieuws /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 /en/news/movement-disorder-paroxysmal-dyskinesia-in-dogs Paul Mandigers beschrijft wat Paroxysmale Dyskinesie is en de vooruitgang in het onderzoek van de aandoening. 146670 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:22:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/hans-kooistra-ambassador-petscan Hans Kooistra has been appointed ambassador of PetScan, the diagnostic registration system of the Expertise Center of Veterinary Genetics. 146400 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/background/lieke-vree-a-star-in-bioinformatics-at-vetgalaxy-project Bioinformatician Lieke Vree works together with geneticist Frank van Steenbeek on the VetGalaxy project, to ensure researchers can analyze data streams efficiently and intuitively. 145859 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:50:00 +0100 Nieuws /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 /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