[Clinical pathology in practice: 6-year experience with a laboratory in a veterinary group practice]

From January 1st 1979, the Veterinary Association of South-East Drenthe made use of the services of a self-operated clinical-pathological laboratory. In the present paper, the reasons for choosing this form of service and the possibilities of research available to the laboratory are stated. In addition, the extent of activities over the last six years is reviewed. Experience so far is favourably assessed, both by veterinary practitioners and by clients.