title: [The changing role of the veterinarian in primary production (demands with respect to diagnostic tests, risk analysis and the need for certification of farms)].
abstract: Various new developments in livestock production confront the veterinarian. In addition to Integrated Food Chain Quality Control, certification of farms for animal health status and also for production methods is becoming increasingly important. Certification for veterinary practices is forthcoming. In order to optimize national herd health, quantitative information is needed and certain methods have to be improved. The veterinarian must be able to apply new techniques adequately and to interpret disease- and environment-related data properly. Problem areas are highlighted and different ways of dealing with them are elaborated upon. It is concluded that the veterinarian is strategically positioned to solve these problems, but that suitable, complementary training is needed, as well as new quantitative research.
authors: Vakgroep Veehouderij, Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen.
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Noordhuizen
authors: K D
authors: KD
authors: Stärk
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Verheijden
authors: J F
authors: JF
authors: Agger
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000592:standards*; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D002568:Certification; D003612:Dairying / Q000592:standards; D005523:Food Supply / Q000592:standards; D009426:Netherlands; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
vernacular_title: De veranderende taak van de dierenarts in de primaire produktie (eisen met betrekking tot diagnostische tests, risico-analyse en de noodzaak tot certificering van bedrijven).