Dutch Wildlife Health Centre

Wild animals and disease

How does DWHC work?

The DWHC is the national wildlife disease centre that identifies and investigates diseases among wild animals in the Netherlands, shares the knowledge gained, and advises on potential risks to humans and animals.

Why reporting is important

It is very important that you keep reporting dead wild animals, even if the animals cannot be collected. This helps us to maintain insight into the mortality among wild animals.

Cleaning up dead wild animals

The responsibility of removing dead wild animals does not lie with the DWHC; see here who is responsible for removing dead animals.

DWHC focus species of 2026: wild rabbit and hare

Photo wild rabbit (left) and hare (right): Dick Pasman

Latest news

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    European polecat kills rabbit, then dies of injuries inflicted by the rabbit

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    Two foxes in east of Groningen diagnosed with Avian influenza virus

  • Update avian influenza