Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands
Degree/diploma obtained: 1986 DVM from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht 1998 Cattle health specialist. 2002 Eurospecialist of the European College of Animal Reproduction. 2002 PhD from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht Thesis title: Horizontal and vertical transmission of Neospora caninum. 2004 Specialist of the European College of Bovine Health Management. Editor Farmer & veterinarian 2003-2012 Chairman and member of works council 2009-2013 Present position: Thomas Dijkstra is working as researcher, project leader and consultant in cattle reproduction, animal welfare and health management.
Date (from/to) 1988-2025 Position: researcher, project leader and specialist brucellosis, neosporosis, salmonellosis, paratuberculosis and animal welfare Description: Royal GD Date (from/to) 01-05-1987 31-12-1987 Position: researcher Description: Research Institute for Animal Husbandry, The Netherlands Date (from/to) 01-09-1986 30-04-1987 Position: teacher and veterinary practitioner Description: the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht Date (from/to) 01-07-1986 31-08-1986 Position: Veterinary practitioner Description: Dierenartsenpraktijk De Dongen Date (from/to) 01-05-1986 16-06-1986 Position: Veterinary practitioner Description: Groepspraktijk Diessen