Partner 5:

Veterinary Institute of Debrecen (VID), Debrecen, Hungary

Current expertise:
       The VID is the second largest (of four) diagnostic Institute in the veterinary field in Hungary receiving samples from all over the country. The Institute is under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture. The overall aim of the VID is to promote animal health and welfare and to minimise hazards associated with animals important to public health and the environment. A total of 52 staff is engaged in the diagnosis and research of livestock and wildlife disease, environmental monitoring and animal health surveillance.
        The first molecular diagnostic laboratory in the veterinary field in Hungary was established at the Virology Department of the VID. Department is involved in conventional viral diagnosis, covering practically all viral diseases in the region of East Hungary. Department has also developed a high number of classical PCR assays and they use these tests in the routine diagnosis. Molecular approaches (PCR-based assays) have been used for the diagnosis of up to 15 viral diseases by now. They have intensive research activity on the molecular characterization of feline coronaviruses, with special regard to pathogenesis of feline infectious peritonitis virus.
        The VID is contributing to eradication programmes for several infectious diseases aided by the collected genetic data, i.e., bovine herpesvirus infections. Beyond routine diagnosis, the VID has, and uses facilities for animal experiments in order to help to develop better diagnostic methods and vaccines.

Project leader:
Dr. István Kiss, DVM, Ph.D., General Director

Participating in the project:
Peter German, Biologist
László Sámi, PhD, Biologist

Address:
Veterinary Institute of Debrecen
Bornemissza u. 3-7
H-4031 Debrecen
HUNGARY
Tel.: +36-52-418 133
Fax: +36-52-310 823
E-mail: kissi@oai.hu