Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Center
The Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Centre (VMDC) of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine offers a broad scala of diagnostics (bacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycology) for infectious diseases in animals.
The Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Center (VMDC) is an important sparring partner for professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in animals. Next to routine diagnostics on clinical samples, the VMDC leads a national project on the monitoring of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance in companion animals.
The VMDC is part of the Clinical Infectiology Group that focuses on two main research themes:
- Antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance
- Studies on zoonotic pathogens.
The close interaction between the VMDC and the research group facilitates exchange of expertise and results.
Services:
- Routine diagnostics for veterinary practitioners;
- Isolation and identification of bacteria, parasites and fungi;
- Customized research projects for individual parties;
- Training of residents in veterinary microbiology;
- Advice on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.
Let’s connect!
General InquiriesVMDCvmdc@uu.nl+31(0) 30 253 12 42
Visiting address:Yalelaan 13584 CL UtrechtFacility features:
- Routine diagnostics for veterinary practitioners;
- Isolation and identification of bacteria, parasites and fungi;
- Customized research projects for individual parties;
- Training of residents in veterinary microbiology;
- Advice on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases