Gaby Vandaele, DVM

Dr. Vandaele graduated at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Gent in 1967. As a large animal veterinarian he accumulated a tremendous clinical knowledge in gyneacology and obstetrics. Over the years, his love for horses, first trotters then warmblood horses, pushed him to create, together with his wife Roza and his daughter Hilde, the Keros Equine Insemination Center. Thanks to his expert eye, Keros was able to offer some exceptional stallions to breeders. Gaby Vandaele is also an enthusiastic carriage driver. In the fall and winter, he spends time driving around the country side with his two hungarian carriage horses. Dr. Vandaele is also a walking encyclopedia of European bloodlines and an excellent resource for anyone needing advice on stallion choices.

Hilde Vandaele, DVM Equine Specialist (Belgian Veterinary Association)

Dr. Hilde Vandaele (UGent, 1994) also made her debuts in large animal medicine with a strong emphasis on cattle infertility and obstetrics. From a very young age, she was in love with horses and when the time was right, it was a natural step in here professional carreer to become a certified equine specialist. Today, her attention is focussed on mare infertility and foal care. She regularly attends veterinary meetings on equine reproduction and has spoken at International meetings on mare infertility.

Peter Daels, DVM PhD Dipl ACT ECAR

Dr. Peter Daels (UGent, 1984) joined the team in 2005 to help develop the ET activities at Keros. Dr. Daels completed his specialty training in equine reproduction at the University of California and was on the faculty at Cornell University. In 1999, he became director of the Equine Reproduction Research Team at the INRA Institute in France. During his academic carreer, his research and clinical activities focussed on mare fertility and pregnancy and he has published over 100 manuscripts on the subject. He is internationally aclaimed for his work on the hormonal regulation of pregnancy in the mare, the seasonal regulation of reproduction and the use of mares for adoption of orphan foals. He is regularly invited to speak on embryo transfer at veterinary meetings and has published several research papers on the use of cooled, transported embryos for transplantation.

Astrid Bunel, DVM

Dr. Bunel graduate in 2005 from the Veterinary College at the University of Liege. She is an enthusiastic equine practitioner and is planning a career in equine studfarm medicine. She has previously worked with Dr. Michel Guiot at the Haras de Talma in France. Dr. Bunel is joining our team for the 2009 breeding season and whishes to furter develop her working knowledge in equine breeding management and embryo transfer.

Sonia Parrilla Hernandez, DVM

Dr. Parrilla Hernandez graduate in 2007 from the Veterinary College at the University of Zaragoza in Spain. She has spend the past year specializing in equine medicine at the University of Liege. Dr. Parrilla Hernandez is joining our team for the 2009 breeding season and whishes to return to Spain to set up a veterinary practice with a strong emphasis on equine fertility and obstetrics.

Mrs. Rosa Vandaele wife and loyal right hand of Gaby Vandaele and a fantastic cook.

Mrs. Katrien, administrative assistant.

Toby Huys, Dirk Degrijse, Eric Dessein, Manu Spinnewijn

Andrea Van Rijssen: The Netherlands, Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

Marvin Firth: United Kingdom, Veterinary Student at University of Liverpool.

Dr. Ruta Guliokaite: Lithuania, Veterinarian graduated at Lithuanian Veterinary Academy (DVM 2007) and Masters at University of Cordoba (2008).

Rikke Fletcher Hansen: Denmark, Veterinary Student at the University of Frederiksberg, Denmark.

Dr. Eve Mourier: France, Veterinarian graduated at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon (DVM 2005) and Residency in Equine Reproduction at Ecole National Vétérinaire de Nantes (Prof J.F. Bruyas) (2008- ).

Jennifer Campbell: United Kingdom, Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Ewan Jamieson: United Kingdom, Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Sara Linehan: United Kingdom, Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Rebekah Kennedy: United Kingdom, Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Dr. Orsolya Balogh: Hungary, Veterinarian, DVM Budapest 2005; Residency Cornell University 2007, Dipl ACT 2007, PhD Budapest 2009.

Pauline Pieczara : France, Animal Science Student.
Lyby Hilde Kristine : Norway, Veterinary Student.

Dr. Maria Pimenta, assistant-veterinarian at Keros from April to October 2008, graduated from the University of Évora, Portugal in 2007.

Dr. Marion Fillet, assistant-veterinarian at Keros from April to October 2008, graduated in 2008 from the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon and is currently active at the Clinique Vétérinaire Equine de Livet in St Michel de Livet, France (Internship Jan 09 to Dec 09).

Dr. Joris van IJzendoorn graduated in 2008 from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands and is since active at the Dierenkliniek Hattem/Wapenveld.

Noam Ben Yosef - Veterinary Student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Israel.

Agathe Lauthem - Animal Science Student, France.

Jens Van Vaerenbergh - Animal Science Student, Belgium.

Lucille Jayre - Veterinary Student at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alford, France. Currently working at a veterinary practice and studfarm in Argentina

Kayleigh Barker - Veterinary Student at the Royal Veterinary College of London, UK.

Brian Sherry - Veterinary Student at the University of Dublin, Ireland.

Naomi Best - Veterinary Student at the Royal Veterinary College of London, UK.

Aude Baumgarte - Veterinarian (France), Graduated from the University of Liege, Belgium.

Justin McNaughton - Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Daria Stocker - Veterinary Student at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Jenny Torrance - Veterinary Student at the Royal Veterinary College of London, United Kingdom.

Aampke Bert - Animal Science Student, Belgium.

View the slide presentation made by the assistants and students in 2008 - Click here

Dr. Eleonora Guidi, assistant-veterinarian at Keros during the 2007-season, obtained her veterinary degree at the University of Turin and recently completed an internship in equine medicine at the Universtity of Liege (Oct. 2007 to Aug. 2008).

Dr. Sabrina Vairo, assistant-veterinarian at Keros during the 2007-season, obtained her veterinary degree at the University of Turin and is currently completing a PhD degree in Virology at the University of Ghent (Fall 2007 - present).

Sandra Brau - Veteriniarian, Resident in Equine Reproduction at the Ecole Nationale Veterinaire de Lyon, France. Dr. Brau is originally from Italy and is currently persuing her Diplomate title at the European College of Animal Reproduction.

Annemarie Wezenbeek - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Isabel Lemahieu - Technician at the University of Gent, Belgium.

Réjan Lefebvre - Professor in Large Animal Reproduction at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada.

Astrid Bunel - Veterinarian graduated from the University of Liege, Belgium.

Ericka Gillono - Veterinary Student at the University of Turin, Italy.

Gabriela Machková - Resident Veterinarian at the University of Brno, Tcheck Republic.

Marjorie Moine - Veterinary Student at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon, France.

Neaera Clare Fletcher - Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Victoria Mercader - Veterinary Student at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse, France.

Hannah Jane Duncan - Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Maurits Bosgoed - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Laura Day - Veterinary Student at the University of Glasgow, UK.

Dr. Susan Arts, assistant-veterinarian at Keros during the 2006-season, obtained her veterinary degree at the University of Utrecht and is currently active at the Paardenpraktijk de Nethe in Mol, Belgium.

Martijn Beukers - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht.

Dr. Katrien Palmers - Veterinarian at the University of Gent, Belgium; currently acitve at the Dierenkliniek De Bosdreef in Moerbeke-Waas, Belgie.

Rene Francois - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht.

Jessica van Soest - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht.

Catarina Neto - Veterinary student from Portugal.

Christl van de Pol - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Pierre-Henry Miltgen - Veterinary Student at the Ecole Vétérinaire de Lyon, France.

Susan Arts, Student at the University of Utrecht and is currently active at the Paardenpraktijk de Nethe in Mol, Belgium.

Hank van Campen - Veterinary Student at the University of Gent, Belgium. Currently, active at the Dierenartsenpraktijk Doetinchem-Zeddam in Zeddam, The Netherlands.

Anna - Veterinary student from Portugal. Currently working as an equine practitioner in Portugal.

Margreet Voermans - Veterinary Student at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.