FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AHV International receives many questions every day. Below are the most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.
GENERAL
AHV is the abbreviation for Animal Health Vision. AHV International is an innovating knowledge centre and leading developer of new methods and solutions for optimal animal health.
Our company vision is to establish a high-quality, sustainable dairy and food supply chain, built on the principles of quorum sensing.
AHV International was founded in 2014 by DVM drs. Gertjan Streefland.
If you want to learn more about AHV’s history click here.
No, we are not. DVM drs. Gertjan Streefland founded AHV in 2014, when he worked as an active veterinarian.
Our elite team of problem solvers consists of veterinarians and microbiologists who develop innovative solutions based on quorum sensing science. We also work closely with many veterinary practices in service and distribution and knowledge partnerships.
To establish a high quality and healthy dairy and food supply chain, built on the principles of quorum sensing.
If you want to learn more about AHV’s vision click here.
AHV’s mission is to empower farmers through innovation in animal health.
With our solutions, service, and advice tailored to their needs, we give them control over their animal health and business results.
If you want to learn more about AHV’s mission click here.
If you want to learn more about becoming part of the AHV Farmily, click here.
AHV’s list of partners includes institutions, corporations and communities, with whom we collaborate at global, regional and local levels to optimise the quorum sensing of our industry.
If you want to contact us about a possible partnership, click here.
AHV International is a global company with offices across the world.
You can view of list of AHV offices and business units by clicking here.
Please note a confirmed appointment is mandatory to visit one of our locations.
Our AHV culture is an open concept, fostering a natural flow of ideas and instinctively promoting teamwork and transparency. We have a roadmap full of challenging projects, with a management style based on quorum sensing: transparant communication, collaboration and collective performance are key.
Empowerment is at the base of our company culture, whereby innovation and creativity are the key-drivers of success. At AHV International, we offer our people the freedom to thrive within their own specialities, and combine these qualities to realise our quorum sensing driven animal health vision concept.
You can find an overview of our local, national and global partners and collaborations here.
AHV SOLUTIONS & PRODUCTS
AHV in-house develops and produces its innovative solutions for dairy cows and calves, goats and sheep, pigs and piglets, and a variety of (supporting) miscellaneous solutions for general use.
Please contact your local advisor for more information.
Perhaps using our search bar (top menu) helps. Otherwise, please contact your local Advisor Animal Health.
Yes. We develop and produce our solutions under strict conditions to meet our own and international standards.
AHV International has registration according to the Feed Hygiene Regulation (EC) 183/2005 and assurance according to GMP+, SecureFeed and VLOG standards.
Our solutions do not give any colour, odour or taste deviations so your product can be delivered as usual.
All AHV Solutions can be administered orally, unless stated otherwise. For each form (e.g. tablet/bolus, paste, powder) we have a variety of tools to work with. Click here for our How-to page.
To ensure AHV’s product and service quality, we only make use of our own process control systems at our AHV Innovation Centre (Research & Development), and our Industrial Unit, in which we produce our in-house developed solutions. Read more about our Quest for Quality here.
If you have any feedback or questions regarding our products and services, please contact us.
Please note that AHV develops and produces its solutions in-house under strict conditions at our R&D Innovation Centre and Production & Distribution Hub. Only this way we can guarantee quality and efficacy of our solutions in the best way possible.
When such claims are being made, please notify your local office or sales advisor.
No. AHV products contain a significantly higher concentration of broad-spectrum bioactive molecules and extracts hereof for optimal support of your animal’s immune system through quorum quenching.
While allicin or garlic can be effective in high intakes, research investigating garlic shows its properties are limited as a standalone QS inhibitor, covering but a small range of bacteria.
Visit the Solutions & Benefits section on this website to find a list of our solutions per animal segment and subcategories.
It is best to contact your local and/or regional Advisor Animal Health for technical information. If needed, they will forward your question to our Veterinary Tech Team.
If you are a Healthcare Professional or Consumer seeking more information about our innovations, please contact our Headquarters Office.
No, AHV is frontrunner in both developing and producing innovative nutraceutical solutions, which are registered complementary animal feeds to support your animals.
AHV offers a hands-on approach to maximize efficiency when adopting our product range and animal health concept. To achieve each individual farmer’s animal health goals, we work with the entire industry to collect data, analyze solution options, recommend a tailored plan, provide implementation support and follow-up to ensure success. Click here to read more about the animal health concept
You can find an advisor near you on the find your advisor page, you can use the filter to search for specific countries, regions, and animal specialisms for the optimal and most relevant results.
Because of our extensive international network of distributors and cooperation partners, no location is inaccessible. If there is no office in your country, please contact our head office.
The packaging material used by AHV consists of recyclable materials. For example, PET plastic is used and waste is separated at the offices of AHV. If you want to learn more about AHV’s sustainable development goals, click here.
For more information, make an appointment without obligation with your Advisor Animal Health.
ORDERS & DISTRIBUTION
Our offices can be reached during regular office hours. Please note: you need a confirmed appointment to visit our offices. The availability of every individual employee depends on her/his schedule.
Our Advisors Animal Health are available throughout the day and for emergency questions or solutions, please be in touch with your respective AHV representative.
It is best to contact your local and/or regional Advisor Animal Health for orders, information on our prices and AHV in general, and more information.
If your region is not being represented by AHV yet, please contact the nearest AHV office.
Because of our extensive international network of distributors and cooperation partners, no location is inaccessible. If there is no office in your country, please contact our head office.
You can find our terms and conditions on your order acknowledgement, invoice and by clicking here.
Please contact your local office or our Finance department at finance [at] ahvint [dot] com.
MEDIA & PR
For media and press related topics, such as publications and testimonials, please contact our global marketing department, marketing [at] ahvint [dot] com. If needed, they will make sure your request is being forwarded to our native team of the country in question.
We are active on various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. On these channels we keep our target group informed of the latest developments from AHV and from our sector. Click here for direct links to our social media channels.
For an overview of all events where official representatives and staff of AHV International will be present for information, acquaintance and more click here.
To contact AHV about event related questions, we advise you to send an email to marketing [@] ahvint [dot] com
To contact AHV about press related questions, we advise you to send an email to marketing [@] ahvint [dot] com
If you wish to share your experiences with AHV, please contact us.
CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES
We are a fast-growing company and therefore continuously offer job and career opportunities at AHV International, ranging from entry to senior levels.
You can find our job vacancies here and more information on how to apply.
Yes. We aim to attract the brightest, enthusiastic minds through partnerships with many educational institutes.
Through our educational programs tailored to graduates, undergraduates and interns, we encourage our future leaders to kickstart their professional careers at AHV with many opportunities to grow within our company.
Visit our Careers page for an overview of our positions available and to commit yourself to our collective purpose.
Yes, you can apply for multiple openings.
Yes, you can apply for positions and jobs that have no current vacancies.
There are 3 major phases in the hiring process; Application & First Assessment, Interviews and Decisions.
More details can be found on our recruitment process page of our Careers website.
Your recruiter can help you understand the specific timeline for the opening you’ve applied for. You should hear back from them with a status update within a week of your interview.
During your career at AHV, you will develop yourself and our team. We believe that we can help people grow, both personally and professionally. Within AHV we have various departments where you can develop yourself. Take a look at our vacancies and choose the department and function that suits you best.
As an intern within AHV, you work as a fully-fledged member of a team and will quickly take on individual responsibilities. Through exciting missions and projects, you are 100% involved in our growing business. For more information and testimonials from other students, click here.
