VRI
The Veterinary Research Institute (VÚVeL) is dedicated to research and development in areas such as antibiotic resistance, diagnostics, and prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases in animals, with a focus on zoonoses, food safety, and environmental health. It actively participates in scientific projects, infrastructure development, and international collaborations to support sustainable animal husbandry and public health.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Products
Rapid detection diagnostic kit for African swine fever (development)
A rapid diagnostic assay intended for detection of African swine fever virus in biological matrices and meat products (development and validation reported as project output).
Defined probiotic preparations for monogastric livestock
Probiotic products assembled from anaerobic gut isolates characterized for traits that reduce enteric bacterial infections (e.g., E. coli) to improve health and reduce antibiotic use.
Antimicrobial usage data collection system
Software/system for recording antimicrobial consumption, morbidity and treatments at the farm level to support herd health management and regulatory reporting.
Thermography-based non-contact fever screening solution (project)
A thermographic approach for remote identification of animals with altered body temperature as part of early detection and prevention strategies for infectious diseases.
Rapid detection diagnostic kit for African swine fever (development)
A rapid diagnostic assay intended for detection of African swine fever virus in biological matrices and meat products (development and validation reported as project output).
Defined probiotic preparations for monogastric livestock
Probiotic products assembled from anaerobic gut isolates characterized for traits that reduce enteric bacterial infections (e.g., E. coli) to improve health and reduce antibiotic use.
Antimicrobial usage data collection system
Software/system for recording antimicrobial consumption, morbidity and treatments at the farm level to support herd health management and regulatory reporting.
Thermography-based non-contact fever screening solution (project)
A thermographic approach for remote identification of animals with altered body temperature as part of early detection and prevention strategies for infectious diseases.
Services
Seminars, webinars and professional workshops
Organization and delivery of thematic seminars and webinars for veterinarians, researchers and agricultural practitioners (topics include biosecurity, food microbiology, animal welfare and diagnostics).
Laboratory testing and method development for pathogens
Analytical services including development and validation of detection methods for animal pathogens and food matrices, disinfectant efficacy testing and pathogen persistence studies.
In vivo experimental trial services
Design and conduct of controlled animal experiments and feeding trials for verification of experimental products and safety/efficacy studies across multiple species.
Seminars, webinars and professional workshops
Organization and delivery of thematic seminars and webinars for veterinarians, researchers and agricultural practitioners (topics include biosecurity, food microbiology, animal welfare and diagnostics).
Laboratory testing and method development for pathogens
Analytical services including development and validation of detection methods for animal pathogens and food matrices, disinfectant efficacy testing and pathogen persistence studies.
In vivo experimental trial services
Design and conduct of controlled animal experiments and feeding trials for verification of experimental products and safety/efficacy studies across multiple species.
Expertise Areas
- Veterinary virology and epizootiology
- Diagnostic assay development
- Food safety and microbiological hygiene
- Probiotic development and gut microbiome research
Key Technologies
- Flow cytometry and cell sorting
- Mass spectrometry
- MALDI-TOF microbial identification
- Confocal fluorescence microscopy