A5041227229- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and fisheries research
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
Wageningen University & Research
2016-2025
North-West University
2024
Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
2021-2024
Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology
2022
Research Institute for Nature and Forest
2022
Utrecht University
2018-2022
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2022
Erasmus MC
2022
Bureau Waardenburg (Netherlands)
2022
Dialyse Centrum Groningen
2022
Respiratory disease and increased mortality occurred in minks on two farms the Netherlands, with interstitial pneumonia SARS-CoV-2 RNA organ swab samples. On both farms, at least one worker had coronavirus disease-associated symptoms before outbreak. Variations mink-derived viral genomes showed between-mink transmission no infection link between farms. Inhalable dust contained RNA, indicating possible exposure of workers. One is assumed to have attracted virus from mink.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses caused high mortality among wild birds from 2021 to 2022 in the Netherlands. Recently, three foxes were found be infected with HPAI H5N1 viruses, likely due feeding on birds.
Wild carnivore species infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus subtype H5N1 during the 2021-2022 outbreak in Netherlands included red fox (Vulpes vulpes), polecat (Mustela putorius), otter (Lutra lutra), and badger (Meles meles). Most of animals were submitted for testing because they showed neurological signs. In this study, HPAI was detected by PCR and/or immunohistochemistry 11 primarily present brain tissue, often associated a (meningo) encephalitis cerebrum....
Since 1998, notifiable bluetongue virus (BTV) serotypes 1-4, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 16 have been reported in Europe. In August 2006, a (BT) outbreak caused by BTV serotype 8 began northwestern The Netherlands was declared BT-free February 2012, annual monitoring continued. On September 3, 2023, typical BT clinical manifestations sheep were notified to the Food Product Safety Consumer Authority. we confirmed infection through laboratory diagnosis; notifications of signs cattle also reported. We...
Animals like mink, cats and dogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. In the Netherlands, 69 out of 127 mink farms were infected with between April November 2020 all on culled after infection prevent further spread virus. On some farms, (feral) present. This study provides insight into prevalence SARS-CoV-2-positive in 10 their possible role transmission Throat rectal swabs 101 (12 domestic 89 feral cats) 13 tested for using PCR. Serological assays performed serum samples from 62 adult...
We detected infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.4.4b in 2 red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs found the wild neurologic signs Netherlands. The is related to viruses birds same area.
Abstract We collected data on mass mortality in Sandwich terns (Thalasseus sandvicensis) during the 2022 breeding season Netherlands. Mortality was associated with at least 2 variants of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.4.4b. report carcass removal efforts relative to survival colonies. Mitigation strategies urgently require structured research.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses are spread by migratory wild birds. Viruses causing outbreaks in birds and poultry the Netherlands 2020–2021 were genetically analyzed, which suggested that multiple virus incursions occurred.
In October 2024, an infection of European bat lyssavirus type 1 was confirmed in a domestic cat the Netherlands. Several weeks before, owners had found dead considered to be caught by cat. Nine persons exposed received post-exposure prophylaxis and four animals from same household were quarantined. This report stresses need for vigilance rabies countries where infections bats are endemic.
Eel herpesvirus or anguillid 1 (AngHV1) frequently causes disease in freshwater eels. The complete genome sequence of AngHV1 and its taxonomic position within the family Alloherpesviridae were determined. Shotgun sequencing revealed a 249 kbp including an 11 terminal direct repeat that contains 7 136 predicted protein-coding open reading frames. Twelve these genes are conserved among other members another 28 have clear homologues cyprinid 3. Phylogenetic analyses based on amino acid...
Three regions of koi herpesvirus (KHV) genomic DNA were compared for 34 samples from Japan, six Indonesia, two Taiwan, one the Philippines, 13 Netherlands, UK, USA and Israel. The analyzed included known PCR-detection targets (SphI-5, 9/5 thymidine kinase gene). KHVs Asian countries very homogeneous, although variants noted based on a single nucleotide polymorphism. In contrast, seven found in outside Asia, closely related to another, they clearly distinct those Asian. results suggest that...
Abstract In April 2020, respiratory disease and increased mortality were observed in farmed mink on two farms the Netherlands. both farms, at least one worker had been found positive for SARS-CoV-2. Necropsies of revealed interstitial pneumonia, organ swab samples tested SARS-CoV-2 RNA by qPCR. Variations viral genomes point between-mink transmission lack infection link between farms. Inhalable dust houses contained RNA, indicating possible exposure workers.
Abstract Two mass mortality events (MMEs) of marine mussels that took place in the Oosterschelde, Netherlands—the first 2015/2016 and second 2019—both severely affected mussel production. The current study presents our observations on onset course both MMEs discusses probable putative causes. two displayed a distinct events. event started November 2015 with high rates culture plots, which remained elevated until autumn 2016. Approximately 40–50% from all age classes were lost plots 100% wild...
Animals like mink, cats and dogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. In the Netherlands, 69 out of 127 mink farms were infected with between April November 2020 all on culled after infection prevent further spread virus. On some farms, (feral) present. This study provides insight into prevalence positive in ten their possible role transmission Throat rectal swabs 101 (12 domestic 89 feral cats) 13 tested for using PCR. Serological assays performed serum samples from 62 adult dogs. Whole...
The H9N2 low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) virus has become endemic in poultry globally. In several Asian countries, vaccination against (AIV) was approved to reduce economic losses the industry.
Abstract Since 1998, WOAH-notifiable bluetongue virus (BTV) serotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 16 have been reported in Europe. In mid-August, 2006, a BTV-8 outbreak started Northwestern The Netherlands was declared BT-free again February 2012 annual monitoring demonstrated BT-freedom up to 2023. On September 3 rd 2023, clinical manifestations sheep typical for BT were notified the Dutch Food Product Safety Consumer Authority. Laboratory diagnosis confirmed BTV-infection on 6 first...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 viruses are responsible for disease outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, resulting devastating losses to the poultry sector. Since 2020, an increasing number of HPAI was seen birds. Infections mammals have become more common, most cases carnivores after direct contact with infected Although ruminants were previously not considered a host species viruses, March 2024 multiple detected goats cattle United States. Here, we used primary...