The Minister of Agriculture’s prestigious awards for outstanding achievements in research and experimental development were ceremonially presented during this year’s International Agricultural Fair Země živitelka (Bread Basket). Scientists from the Veterinary Research Institute were among those honoured.
The 2025 Award for Young Scientists was conferred upon Natálie Králová from the Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine for her publication Streptococcus suis strains with novel and previously undescribed capsular loci circulate in Europe.
“The publication describes new genotypes of the bacterium Streptococcus suis, a pathogen causing infectious disease in pigs, thereby contributing to improved diagnostic and preventive approaches,” said Natálie Králová regarding the award-winning achievement.
The Award of the Minister of Agriculture for the Best Applied Result of Research and Experimental Development was presented to Kamil Šťastný from the same department for a methodology, which focuses on detecting residues of anabolic steroids in foods of animal origin and significantly enhances food safety.
At the award ceremony, Minister of Agriculture Marek Výborný emphasized that these scientific recognitions make up the highlights of the Agricultural Fair. According to him, they represent an important bridge between research and industry and demonstrate the practical benefits of the results for agriculture, the food industry, and society as a whole.
We extend our congratulations on these remarkable achievements!
