GD: leading role in animal health
GD is a leading organisation in animal health and animal production. Over ninety years, GD has supported industrial customers, governments, veterinarians and farmers by providing animal health programmes and laboratory diagnostic services. GD is unique in that it combines expertise in the field of animal health management with expertise in laboratory diagnosis. GD employs poultry, ruminant and pig experts as well as microbiologists and chemists. In addition GD combines monitoring and eradication of diseases with practical research projects to identify emerging diseases and develop new laboratory tests.
Research and development
In order to serve our clients in the best possible way GD maintains its status as one of the leading organisations in the field of animal health. The laboratory is one of largest and most modern laboratories in the world. This laboratory has been ISO 17025 accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Board (RvA) since 1994. Our employees are international renowned experts in the fields of pathology, microbiology, chemistry and toxicology. This ensures state-of-the-art techniques and methods.
GD also stays abreast of the latest developments in animal diseases in order to ensure a quick response to new situations. To do this, large-scale research projects are initiated and managed, often in collaboration with the industry. Projects for pharmaceutical companies are supported by a large network of farmers and veterinarians as well as by the laboratory facilities including a poultry SPF unit.
Consultant
GD employs specialised veterinarians and other experts. These experts support farmers and veterinary practitioners with specific disease problems. GD also successfully assists farmers with improving milk quality, stable climate control and feeding. Added value for you as a client is that GD not only provides laboratory test results but also has the know-how to interpret results and give proper advice. Finally GD provides experts for national and international projects on animal health, laboratory methods including quality management and datamangenment. Consultants of GD have extensive international experience.
Monitoring
GD plays a major role in monitoring animal diseases in the Netherlands. Our experts take part in on-site inspections in cases of notifiable diseases, like FMD, CSF and AI. Information relevant for monitoring programs is collected from the laboratory and farm visits and processed in expert systems and reported to the government. By working together with the government and other parties, we can guarantee animal health and food safety.
Providing service
GD serves its partners with expertise, insight and resources. Our tailor-made solutions represent genuine added value, allowing the clients to focus on their core competences. GD not only has the know-how to improve animal health; we also offer extra services such as a collection service for samples and autopsy material and regular training courses.
GD statistics - Turnover approx. 50 million euros
- 50.000 customers
- 4,3 million laboratory diagnoses per year
- 400 different tests available
- 400 employees
- 130 laboratory employees
- 70 specialized veterinarians
- 80 researchers and developers
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