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Seminars and workshops in New Zealand 2026
I have been invited to present a number of seminars and workshops in New Zealand.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
27-02-2026
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Seminar at Royal Veterinary College, University of London for veterinary students.
I gave a one-day seminar at the Royal Veterinary College in London.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
04-12-2025
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AAV Congress 2025 in Phoenix.
During the AAV conference 2025 in Phoenix I gave 2 master classes, which I gave in response to Dr. Stephanie Lamb's request to contribute to the subject of prevention.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
10-10-2025
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Seminar for veterinary students and colleagues from The University of Edinburgh May 2025
On the weekend of May 10, 2025, I was in Edinburgh to present a seminar to veterinary students and colleagues from The University of Edinburgh, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
25-08-2025
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Eclectus parrot Driekus shows different behavior after just one week!
Eclectus parrot Driekus shows different behavior after just one week of eating Harrison pellets. He's livelier, plays and destroys more, and his new feathers look better. The story of a proud parrot owner...
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
22-07-2025
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Cycling with your parrot
2025 is an anniversary year, because 25 years ago in 2000, the Bird Advisory Practice took the initiative to organize the first picnic/walk with parrots.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
16-07-2025
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Hand-rearing banned for 11 years already!
Since July 1, 2014, hand-rearing parrots and parakeets has been prohibited by law. Yet, it persists...
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
01-07-2025
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Two-day seminar May 2025 in Virginia (USA)
On the weekend of May 3, 2025, Jan Hooimeijer traveled to Virginia (USA) to give a two-day seminar to veterinary students, colleagues, and parrot owners.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
10-06-2025
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Lisbon Conference April 2025
During the weekend of April 4-5, Jan Hooimeijer was invited by the study group “FAUNA” of veterinary medicine students from the University of Lisbon.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
19-05-2025
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Article in Vedias Professional Information
Vedias, the professional association for paraveterinarians and veterinary assistants, now has 1,500 members and also periodically publishes the magazine 'Vedias Professional Information' among its members. Drs. J. Hooimeijer was asked to write a contribut
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
04-04-2025
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Day of Sleep 2025
Today is the 'Day of Sleep', did you know that sufficient sleep is also essential for our feathered friends?
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
14-03-2025
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Valentine's Day 2025
Happy Valentine... 'Loving' parrots is a more complex concept than many (prospective) parrot owners realize.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
14-02-2025