6/3/2025: 

The latest issue of our international magazine Update, has just been published. This issue focuses on the new diagnostic test for avian influenza that we developed in collaboration with our partner, Alveo Technologies, the use of organoids to study poultry gut health, and the opening of our new animal facility for swine, cattle, and poultry research.

One of the highlights in this edition is the Alveo Sense rapid test for detecting avian influenza. It is the first time that loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology has been deployed this way in a veterinary context. It can quickly, simply, and reliably demonstrate on-site whether birds are infected with influenza group A and subtypes H5, H7, and H9. This allows for immediate action and faster detection, leading to better control of new outbreaks.

We also showcase how organoid technology is being used in poultry research at GD. Organoids are a type of mini-organ created in the laboratory from tissue or stem cells. They consist of three-dimensional structures where the cells organise themselves and mimic the anatomy and function of real organs, such as the liver, brain, or intestines, on a much smaller scale. This makes organoids a valuable tool for scientific research but also for seeking intervention strategies.

Finally, we reflect on the opening of the new animal facility on 6 March. We celebrated this milestone with our partners and clients at our headquarters in Deventer.

Read Update magazine