20 Nov Lessons from avian flu and why "One Health" is the future
Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament on transmissible animal diseases lays down rules for their prevention, it includes high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). Poultry is a group of animal species of high economic significance, and HPAI has a relevant impact on public health and food safety. Recent outbreaks have demonstrated that all available tools including vaccination must be reconsidered, to effectively contain avian influenza and protect the economic sustainability of the poultry sector. The 2021/2022 crisis has also proven that the key to preventing the next pandemic is a "One Health" approach as animal’s health is everybody’s health.
19 Nov Socorex celebrates 20 years of its Accredited Calibration Service
The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Socorex Service Centre: 20 years of accredited calibration services. What began over 45 years ago as a side initiative to maintain the performance level of the instruments, has evolved into a key pillar of Socorex’s operations and a go-to provider of calibration services for laboratories across Switzerland, including the ISO 17025 accredited.
29 Apr Profiller electro 447: FAQ for end-users and distributors
Starting from June 2025, our most popular pipette controller will be equipped with a new Li-ion battery. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this update in the article.
07 Mar Devices I did not know existed!
Have you ever found yourself lost in a repetitive lab task, wishing for a tool that could save you time and effort? I’ve been there too. In this short article, I will talk about two game-changing devices I wish I had known about during my time in the research laboratory.
14 Oct Bluetongue Disease (BT): What you need to know
In September 2023, a new variant of Bluetongue Disease, BTV-3, emerged in the Netherlands and has since spread across Northern Europe, posing a serious threat to livestock. Additionally, outbreaks of BTV-8 are becoming more prevalent, significantly affecting sheep and cattle populations. While there is no risk to public health—the disease is not transmitted through contact with animals, wool, or milk—it's essential for livestock owners to stay informed.
27 Aug 5 Things I wish I knew when I was a wet lab scientist
After 11 years of happily pipetting my life away, I now work as a Product Manager for liquid handling devices, including micropipettes. I thought I knew a lot about these instruments, but boy was I wrong! Here, I am sharing some of my thoughts on why I wish I had spent more time understanding the capabilities of my workhorse aka pipette.
25 Jun What is a good injection needle and why?
In the agricultural and veterinary fields, the quality and design of injection needles play a pivotal role in ensuring effective and ethical handling of animals. A good injection needle is one that not only serves its intended function with precision but also minimizes discomfort for the animal and reduces the risk of injury to both the animal and the handler.
15 Mar Socorex is expanding its calibration capabilities
In recent years, the demand for precision instrument calibration has significantly increased. Because of this, Socorex decided to reinforce its position as a first-class service provider and enlarged its accredited repair and calibration laboratory in the Ecublens manufacturing plant. The service is available worldwide, with a special focus on the local Swiss market.
20 Feb Reliable and ergonomic micropipettes for comfortable small volume pipetting
03 Nov The important role of service in liquid handling instruments
Often overlooked, service on micropipettes and dispensers is crucial for the reliability of the results.
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27 Jun Micro-dose vaccines: why less is more
Over the past two decades, aquaculture has grown at an average annual rate of approximately 8%. In 2014, the contribution of aquaculture to supply food for human consumption overtook wild-caught fish for the first time. This unprecedented growth of global aquaculture has not been free of challenges.
14 Apr Bringing medical-grade precision to fish vaccination
The latest 1810 Ultra syringe design from Socorex brings medical-grade precision to the aquaculture vaccination sector – in the process generating a range of advantages, not least to fish welfare and operator accuracy.
06 Jul Understand ISO 17025 accredited calibration
Learn more about critical aspects of ISO standards related to precision volumetry.
