PathoSense

16/02/2026

Discover how the latest pigeon disease trends in 2026 are shifting and what our most recent clinical cases reveal about loft health today. We’ll show you how to move beyond traditional testing by using innovative diagnostic sequencing to identify every virus and bacteria in your birds with a single swab. Join us to gain the actionable insights you need to eliminate guesswork and protect your flock with precision science.

Join us for this webinar about PathoSense for Pigeons on 26th Februari 7PM.
Subscribe here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q042fJ2g0

11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬 🧬 🦠

Today, we celebrate the women in our team!
Whether they are bioinformaticians, lab technicians or research scientists, these are the professionals behind the scenes taking care of proper sample processing, pipeline optimizations and marketing strategies. Every day, these superheroes contribute to advancing veterinary diagnostics and microbial genomics with a unique blend of dedication, enthusiasm, and bold ideas.

Keep questioning, keep challenging and keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible. 🚀

09/02/2026

Stop guessing when PCR comes back negative.

In exotic and zoo medicine, standard PCR primers often fail because they aren’t optimized for rare species or divergent strains. The result? A sick patient, a frustrated vet, and a "clueless" false negative.

Join our upcoming webinar to see how metagenomic sequencing identifies novel pathogens that traditional tests miss. We’ll dive into:

✔️2026 Case Studies: Real-world examples from zoo and exotic practices.

✔️Beyond Primers: How to detect pathogens without needing to know exactly what you're looking for.

✔️Better Insights: Moving from "inconclusive" to "actionable."

Register for webinar 👉 https://hubs.la/Q042g7nx0

03/02/2026

👂🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 'Pathogens in the Spotlight' with guest Marc Schyns
Is a "healthy" pig actually virus-free? Or are we just scratching the surface of what a normal microbiome looks like? 🐖✨

In this episode of Pathogens in the Spotlight, host Sebastiaan sits down with Marc Schyns, a newly appointed European Veterinary Specialist in Porcine Health Management.

🔍 Inside the Research:
Marc discusses his latest publication on the enteric virome of clinically healthy Dutch piglets. Using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), his study revealed a surprising truth: healthy piglets aren't "clean"—they carry a consistent, complex pattern of viruses like Rotaviruses, Astroviruses, and Sapoviruses that may actually help train their immune systems.

Want to hear the full story 👉

Pathogens in the Spotlight · Episode

20/01/2026

New episode of Pathogens in the Spotlight on Spotify! 🆕
In episode 13 we welcome vet Dieter Everaert, specialized in exotic animals, such as rodents, birds and reptiles. 🦎🦅🐰

Together with Sebastiaan, he dives into the main infectious challenges he sees in practice, walks through his diagnostic approach, and highlights what matters most for each of these species.

Listen here 👇
Dutch original: https://hubs.la/Q03_wssc0
English translated: https://hubs.la/Q03_wt0w0

Pathogens in the Spotlight · Episode

13/01/2026

Meet the vet who prefers scales, feathers, and fur 🐢 🦜 🐰 🐍 🦔 instead of cats and dogs.
We’re kicking off 2026 with a brand-new episode of 'Pathogens in the Spotlight' featuring dr. Dieter Everaert. Driven by a "never-ending hunger to learn," Dieter brings a wealth of expertise in treating birds, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits. In this episode, he dives into why proactive prevention is a game-changer and how precision diagnostics save lives.
Soon available on Spotify!
Interested in listening to our other podcast episodes?
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/2Q2bWgVqttJgzFRql3C9ni?si=a8aa8e98692b41a4

12/01/2026

Advancing Bovine Diagnostics: What’s New at PathoSense? 🐮🩺
15 January at 7 PM

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we dive deep into the latest advancements in cattle health monitoring. We’re sharing fresh data from our recent findings and walking you through the powerful updates to our diagnostic testing platform.

What we’ll cover:

🩺 Practical Application: How to integrate PathoSense into your cattle management workflow.

🔍 Latest Insights: A first look at our most recent bovine research findings.

🆕 Evolution: Exploring the new features of our updated test version.

Subscribe via https://webinars.pathosense.com/260115_diagnostics_webinar_cattle

06/01/2026

Traditional diagnostics often require you to be a detective before you even run the test—you have to guess what you’re looking for just to order the right PCR.

Dr. Jade Bokma highlights why this "targeted" approach is changing. By moving toward PathoSense sequencing, we stop looking through a keyhole and finally open the door to the full microbial landscape.

"The advantage of PathoSense is that you have a broad view. You're not just looking for one thing; you're looking for everything that's there." — Dr. Jade Bokma

When you have a "broad view," you aren't just identifying the usual suspects; you’re uncovering the hidden co-infections and strains that traditional tests simply weren't designed to find.

As a clinician, how often do you suspect a "secondary" pathogen is the real culprit when a standard test doesn't explain the full clinical picture? 🐄👇
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://buff.ly/TJtoypu

30/12/2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Bovine Respiratory Disease with dr. Jade Bokma! 🐄🩺

Ever wondered how we can get ahead of complex infections in cattle? In this latest episode of PITS (Pathogens In The Spotlight), Sebastiaan Theuns sits down with veterinarian and researcher Jade Bokma to dive deep into the world of bovine health and precision diagnostics.

Jade shares her expert perspective on:

👯 The "Synergy" of Disease: Why Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is rarely a solo act and how viruses and bacteria work together to challenge animal health.

🧪 Deep Dive Sampling: The pros and cons of using Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) versus nasopharyngeal swabs to get the most accurate diagnostic picture.

🎯 The Sequencing Revolution: How moving from traditional cultures to Nanopore sequencing is changing the game for rapid, targeted treatment.

🔬 From Lab to Farm: Practical advice on bridging the gap between high-level research and everyday veterinary practice to improve antimicrobial stewardship.

Whether you are a vet in the field, a researcher in the lab, or a producer looking for better health outcomes, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

🎧 Listen now to learn how precision diagnostics are shaping the future of cattle health!
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Q2bWgVqttJgzFRql3C9ni?si=d4504a8e98474a1c

29/12/2025

Wrapping up 2025 with a look back at our team-building day!
From volunteering at the local shelter to a scenic boat trip on the Leie, and bonding over games and fries: it was a day to remember. We’ve been so busy with sequencing that we’re only just getting around to sharing this, but we couldn't let the year end without sharing these memories. Better late than sorry! 🍟🛥️ 🐾

23/12/2025

In the next episode of 'Pathogens In The Spotlight' podcast, host Sebastiaan Theuns interviews dr. Jade Bokma, a veterinarian and researcher specializing in bovine health. The conversation focuses on the complexities of diagnosing and managing Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) and the shifting landscape of veterinary diagnostics.

PITS 12: Expert's View on Mycoplasma bovis, Resistance, and Prevention with Jade Bokma
Available next week on Spotify.
Listen here to our other podcast episodes: https://buff.ly/hTSwtWX

22/12/2025

From farm to lab, PathoSense continued to deliver fast, actionable results throughout 2025💩➡️📊

In 2025, we took our "one sample, multiple insights" philosophy to the next level. We proudly launched
our DeepDive report, providing detailed phylogenetic and whole genome information for total diagnostic clarity 🥽
introduced virulence factor detection for our diagnostic test 🕵️‍♀️
and expanded our microbiome toolkit to include SCFA measurements and host transcriptomics 🛠️

Thank you for a great year!
We can’t wait to help you tackle your research and diagnostic goals in 2026!