Studies and trials

Our multidisciplinary teams conduct swine health research and pig disease studies in compliance with international standards. We support all phases of development, from regulatory approval to final reporting. We offer the following study types:

Clinical field studies

Royal GD has a strong network of farmers and veterinarians in the Netherlands and extensive knowledge of farm disease status through our Animal Health Surveillance System. This allows us to conduct real-world clinical field studies. As part of the GD Group, we also collaborate with veterinary laboratories across multiple countries, enabling multi-country studies.

Studies on-site

At our state-of-the-art BSL-2 swine facilities, we conduct a wide variety of animal trials, including efficacy studies and GLP safety studies. With our in-house laboratory and R&D team, extensive diagnostic capabilities, necropsy rooms, and histopathology expertise, we manage the entire study process within GD, ensuring seamless execution. Our facilities

Challenge studies

Our challenge models are designed to assess vaccine efficacy, disease progression, treatment impact and and biosecurity in pig farming under controlled conditions. With unparalleled access to Dutch farms, we leverage a vast collection of field samples to continuously improve our models. We have developed and validated the following challenge models:

• Brachyspira hyodysenteriae model, resulting in clinical signs of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
• E. coli post weaning diarrhea model
• Swine Influenza model
• Streptococcus suis serotype 9 model (Includes both carrier and clinical models)

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As a leader in swine health research, Royal GD presents scientific findings at major veterinary and agricultural congresses. Our studies provide insights into disease prevention, vaccine efficacy, and biosafety measures.