Pre-Conference Tour (ECSRHM Only)
Preconference tour on Wednesday November 11th, full day with farm and cultural visites, lunch and dinner included
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From pastures to polders
Wednesday November 11th - Pre-conference tour
Discover Dutch small ruminant farming in a unique pre-conference tour combining dairy sheep and dairy goat systems, animal health management, and the Dutch dairy chain with iconic landscapes shaped by water and engineering. Travel through reclaimed land around the IJsselmeer, visit key locations in production and processing, cross the famous Afsluitdijk, and end the day in the historic fishing village of Volendam with a relaxed group dinner at the harbour.
An inspiring blend of expertise, farming, and Dutch heritage. The perfect introduction to the congress.
City Walk, Drinks & Dinner
Drinks
For those arriving on Wednesday evening, November 11th, and who are not participating in the pre-conference tour, we propose joining us for some drinks. We will start at 8 pm. Details of the pub will be shared in due time.
Costs: First drink courtesy of the AGM committee. Thereafter, it will be at your own expense.
Dinner :
On Thursday evening, November 12th, we are proposing a fantastic dinner in a great historic university location called: ‘Anatomiegebouw’. For more details please refer to the full program available on this website.
City walk
There will be 2 possibilities to join us for a City Walk. The first one is scheduled on the evening of November 11th before the official start of the conference (19:00 PM). The second City Walk will take place on November 13th at the end of the conference (17:00 PM).
Costs: 10-20 euros
Meet the team
Members of the
Organising & Scientific Committee
Piet Vellema
Chair & ICT
Margit Groenevelt
Secretary
René van den Brom
Treasurer & Communications
Karianne Peterson
Scientific program
Daan Dercksen
Sponsoring
Mark van der Heijden
Catering & Dinner
Sander Prins
Social Program
Eveline Dijkstra
Pre-conference tour
Learn more about
The Location
Utrecht
Utrecht is a lively Dutch city known for its medieval center, dominated by the Dom Tower, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. Its unique canals feature wharf-level terraces where cafés and shops sit right at the water’s edge. The city blends a rich academic history with a young, energetic atmosphere thanks to its large university population. Centrally located, Utrecht is an ideal base for exploring the rest of the Netherlands by train or bike.
how to plan your trip ?
Travel information
Address :
Location: Utrecht University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lecture Hall Equine Department, Yalelaan 112, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands https://www.uu.nl/en/willem-c-schimmel-building
Car Park:
Parking P7 Jenalaan
Disabled Parking space
Car Park P13, Kliniek voor gezelschapsdieren
Public Transport :
Nearest bus stop: UMC Utrecht
Nearest tram stop: UMC Utrecht
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Program
Day 1: Wednesday November 11th
Day Program
Pre Conference tour08:30
Tour around Friesland ‘What dairy looks like’
Contact: Eveline DijkstraEvening Program
19:00
City Tour and a drink in the city of UtrechtContact: Sander Prins
Day 2: Thursday November 12th
Morning Session
08:30
Welcome and registration
Dr. Karianne Peterson09:00
Opening Head of the Sustainable Ruminant Health Department faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University Chair
Dr. Gerrit Koop & Dr. Piet Vellema09:15
Transboundary diseases (Focus on Orbivirusses and vaccination)
Prof. Dr. Piet van Rijn10:00
Presentations11:00
Coffee break Session 2 Lecture Hall
Sander PrinsPresentations
12:45
LunchAfternoon Session
Session 3 Lecture Hall
Dr. René van den Brom
13:30Tom McNeilly (DVM, PhD), Managing Director of the Moredun Research Institute (Scotland, UK). Which opportunities does Coxiella burnetii genotyping provide for source tracing and vaccine development and how can this be used in relation to other pathogens.
14:30
Presentations15:06
Poster presentations (poster presentations in 2 min and 1 min question(s)15:30
Coffee break, Session 4 Lecture Hall
Eveline Dijkstra16:00
PresentationsEvening Program
17:30
DrinksFollowing the scientific program on November 12th drinks will be offered at the Veterinary Students Association (DSK)
Yalelaan 1 (walking distance of the conference hall)
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicines Student Association D.S.K. was founded on November 21, 1932, aiming to “… fostering a sense of solidarity among veterinary students and representing their interests.” To achieve its goal, it organise various activities throughout the academic year with the aim of offering something for everyone. This includes educational lectures, workshops, and symposiums, as well as a range of sporting and social activities that allow members to get to know each other better. The D.S.K. represents over 1,600 members.
19:30 – 22:30
Diner for ECSRHM and invited guestsLocation:
Anatomiegebouw
Bekkerstraat 141
3572 SG Utrecht
Day 3: Friday November 13th
Morning Session
08:30
Welcome
Session 5
Lecture Hall
Margit Groenevelt09:00
Udder Health in small ruminants
Dr. Gerrit Koop & Dr. Yvette de GeusSession 6 Lecture Hall
Daan Dercksen09:45
Presentations10:33
Poster presentations (poster presentation, 2 min presentation, 1 min question(s)10:45
Coffee break11:15
Summarising session from all chairs11:55
Closure
Dr. Piet Vellema12:00
AGM ECSRHM13:30
LunchAfternoon Program
17.00 PM
City Walk Utrecht
How to participate ?
Registration Info
Join us for the 2026 ECSRHM Annual Meeting
Register hereInterested veterinarians and students from neighbouring countries, not being diplomates nor residents of the ECSRHM, click here to send an email to the organising committee and we will help you to get the applicable package for the conference.
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Netherlands
The Netherlands has a rich history shaped by trade, tolerance and innovation. From its medieval trading towns and the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century—when merchants, scientists and artists made Amsterdam, Haarlem and Rotterdam hubs of commerce and culture—to its modern role as a center for design, water management and progressive social policy, the country has long mixed practicality with creativity. Its successful struggle for independence from Spain in the 16th–17th centuries produced a republic that prized commerce, navigation and relative religious freedom; later industrialization and urbanization deepened a pragmatic, civic-minded society.
That history feeds directly into a contemporary culture that’s open and welcoming. For tourists this means easy access to world-class art, lively neighborhood scenes, and a social atmosphere that encourages exploration: whether you’re wandering museum exhibits, joining a canal tour, or stopping at a neighborhood brown café, the Netherlands invites curious visitors to participate in its open culture and relaxed, sociable everyday life.
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Where to stay ?
Hotel Information
The Hunfeld Hotel
www.thehunfeld.comHotel Maliehouse
https://www.maliehouse.com/en/Leonardo Hotels
www.leonardo-hotels.nl
Inntel Hotel
www.inntelhotelsutrechtcentre.nlEye Hotel
www.eyehotel.nlCrown Plaza Hotel
www.ihg.com/crownplazaCourt Hotel
www.courthotel.nl
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Contact us
For any questions about this event , or sponsoring opportunities, please feel free to contact us via the contact form below
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