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Cats
Court case concerning free-roaming cat and killed weasel
An appeal is under way in Groningen concerning the legal responsibility of a cat owner after their cat killed a protected weasel.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
08-10-2026
Parrots
Jan Hooimeijer Invited to Speak at WASAVA CE INDIA 2026
From 30 October to 1 November 2026, Jan Hooimeijer will travel to India as an invited speaker at the WASAVA Continuing Education (CE) INDIA Conference.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
05-10-2026
Other animals
In Memoriam Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall passed away one year ago. She was a renowned ethologist who spent 60 years researching the social behaviour of chimpanzees.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
01-10-2026
Cats
Booklet 'The Taboo of the Free-Roaming Cat' is now available
The booklet 'The Taboo of the Loose Cat' is now available. Order a hard copy or read it online.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
28-09-2026
Parrots
Harrison’s Bird Foods sponsors online symposium on avian health
On Friday, September 18, 2026, Texas A&M University will host the online symposium Foundations of Avian Medicine and Nutrition. Harrison’s Bird Foods is proud to sponsor this inspiring program on avian medicine, nutrition and practical care.
11-09-2026
Parrots
Drs. Jan Hooimeijer as guest speaker at the IVSA Congress in Nepal
Drs. Jan Hooimeijer was a guest speaker at the international IVSA Congress in Nepal, where veterinary students from 29 countries came together around themes such as animal welfare, One Health, nature conservation and the future of veterinary medicine.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
26-08-2026
Other animals
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall, an icon as an ethnologist and an example to many, and a role model for me.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
14-08-2026
Parrots
Presentations in Nepal
On August 3, Jan Hooimeijer, MSc, will travel to Nepal to give presentations at the International Veterinary Students Association (IVSA) international congress in Kathmandu on August 6 and 9, at the invitation of the International Veterinary Students Asso
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
29-07-2026
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Other animals
Vogelbescherming Nederland (VBN) unbelievable and unreliable.
Statement by Jan Hooimeijer regarding his resignation from his position on the Members' Council of Vogelbescherming Nederland (VBN).
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
13-07-2026
Doves
Talking about pigeons in the Pigeon Pixels Podcast
'Medicines don't solve management errors', that's the title of The Pigeon Pixels Podcast in which I talked to Falco Ebben about various topics within the modern pigeon sport.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
06-07-2026
Parrots
Seminar in Beijing
From 24 May to 03 June, drs. Jan Hooimeijer was invited to China by the Asia for Animals Foundation to join dr. Claudia & Dr. Manfred Hochleitner to present a two-day seminar in Beijing on 26-27 May.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
29-06-2026
Other animals
Lecture at the Children and Theatre Cafe in Meppel
On June 25, Jan Hooimeijer will give a lecture in Meppel on preventing and resolving welfare and behavioral problems in children and animals.
drs. Jan Hooimeijer
22-05-2026