Entries by Nifa

Also this year, we are sponsoring Alpe d'HuZes

"During Alpe d'HuZes, I am responsible for managing supplies, including food and drinks for participants and volunteers. This involves about 10,000 people who want to eat three times a day. Strict hygiene measures apply to serving food, which we must strictly comply with. NIFA supports us in this by annually sponsoring aprons, hairnets and gloves. [...]

Working towards an even better NIFA!

For just under a year Belinda has been working as an independent HR professional for NIFA's human resources policy. Based in Weert in Limburg, she uses her expertise and knowledge of people to move our people and organisation forward. And she does so with conviction and pleasure. She actively thinks along in the development of our staff, supports us in [...]

A lifetime of pioneering reproductive technology

Dick has been a familiar face in our field since 1979. "At that time, artificial insemination (K.I.) existed exclusively for cattle. At that time there were still 46 KI associations in the Netherlands. I was in the middle of the sector, just when it was starting to transform," Dick says. "In the 1980s, pig K.I. came on the rise. For [...]

available again!

Equitainer Transport chilled embryos safely and in a controlled manner with this shipper. Thanks to its innovative design and high-quality insulation, this shipping container ensures a stable temperature throughout the transport period, optimally preserving embryo quality and viability. Excellent thermal insulation The design minimises temperature fluctuations and ensures embryo quality. Durable and reusable Made [...]

Ro-Main joins IMV Technologies Group

Innovation and collaboration Ro-Main is the company that started in 1999 with one revolutionary reproduction product called Contact-O-Max and is now a recognised world leader in computer vision and IoT solutions for pig producers. Over the past 10 years, Ro-Main has invested in the development of hardware and software solutions to automate recurring low added [...]

Our strength behind equine reproduction!

Expert in reproduction 'My focus is on supporting clients dealing with reproduction in horses. A field in which I have years of practical experience. From insemination and embryo transfer to ovum pick-up and bacteriological research, I know the processes inside out. But my knowledge extends further: whether it is a Dutch hospital [...]

Get to know... Chris!

His training in forensic science laid the foundation for his passion for science. Shortly after graduation, he started at National Milk Records in the UK, where he worked closely with veterinarians and farmers for five years - that's where his love for the industry was born. He then spent more than a decade at IDEXX Laboratories, [...]

Inspiring visit IMV Technologies

An inspiring programme The day started with a warm meeting between our IMV colleagues and the NIFA team, including Hans, Janny, Linda and Corine. This introduction laid the foundation for an open and inspiring exchange of knowledge and experience. Corine kicked off with a fascinating presentation on her expertise in embryo transplantation and OPU (Ovum Pick-Up) [...].

NEW - Efficient and reliable uterine cultures with CultiPlate Duo

The CultiPlate-Duo culture system consists of a compact two-chambered plate containing Gram-positive and Gram-negative selective chromogenic agars. The agar is formulated to produce uniquely pigmented colonies when inoculated with organisms for which the product has been validated. Colour-coded identification The use of chromogenic media allows colonies to take on different colours, enabling rapid [...]