Tijs Tobias

Tijs Tobias is a veterinarian researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health Sciences, and a specialist at Royal GD in Deventer. Seconded to Utrecht University one day weekly, he bridges academic research with industry practice for pig health collaborations.

• Areas: Veterinary Epidemiology, Porcine Health Management, Biosecurity, Animal Welfare
• Education: PhD (2014) on Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae transmission

Research Focus: Infectious disease dynamics in pigs, antimicrobial resistance, and animal welfare with emphasis on euthanasia practices and curly tail management. Partnerships with European institutions for HEV and biosecurity studies.

Teaching: Supervised Master's research internships in Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology, co-initiator of Animal Euthanasia elective. Reduced direct involvement post-2020 transition to Royal GD.

Scientific Output: 72+ publications, including 2024 Frontiers in Veterinary Science article on HEV biosecurity and 2025 Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science study on end-of-life decision-making.

• Key Networks: Dutch Welfare Committee for Notifiable Diseases
• Professional Affiliations: European College of Porcine Health Management (Diplomate), European Association of Porcine Health Management