The BIOSECURE project is working to equip decisionmakers in livestock farming with the knowledge & tools to implement evidence-based, cost-effective, & sustainable biosecurity measures.📋Hence, a policy brief was created to present the key findings & recommendations. Discover more👉 shorturl.at/16xv0

Last month, we successfully concluded our 7th General Assembly! It was wonderful to connect with all partners virtually to review progress, exchange insights, and look ahead to the final phase of the project. 🔍 Read more about the insights from the event: biosecure.eu/whats-next-f...

Yesterday we finalized our 7th General Assembly ✅🤝 It is encouraging to see our project moving forward and reaching so many important milestones 📊 See you all next year in Utrecht! 🇳🇱🚲 📌 Stay tuned for upcoming updates about this meeting via our website and sign up for the newsletter 👉 biosecure.eu

📢 Check out our December #newsletter, where you will find the latest updates about our project along with valuable insights and upcoming events. Learn more: biosecure.eu/december-new...

In the latest episode of the BIOSECURE podcast, we chat with Dr. Scott Dee, who shares decades of research on improved biosecurity, covering safer transport, minimising feed-based transmission, disinfection, drying and the future of next-generation biosecurity. Tune in now shorturl.at/B6bTz

One of the biggest biosecurity risks is also the most overlooked: Boot hygiene. 🥾❌🦠 In an article (originally published in Dutch), #JuliaJerab outlines why boot hygiene is a critical part of farm biosecurity and not a small detail. Read full article here ➡️https://shorturl.at/0rtyw

Today we celebrate #OneHealthDay recognising that the health of humans, animals and our shared environment are closely linked The #BIOSECURE project advances research to strengthen #biosecurity and safeguard health across species. Together, we are building a #healthier, more #sustainable future. 🌎✨

11 episodes so far and countless insights!! 🧠💡 From farm #biosecurity to emerging diseases, the BIOSECURE Podcast dives deep into what really keeps livestock healthy. 🐖🐓🐏🐄 🎧 Catch up on any you missed before our next episode lands soon 👀 👉 open.spotify.com/show/0Bxqv6b...

BIOSECURE partners are holding a 3-day writing retreat in #France. Lots of #ideas, #brainstorming and #collaborations underway! 🧠💡✍️ Stay tuned for the updates and outputs of this session! biosecure.eu #EUproject #EUHorizon

📢 Check out our September #newsletter, where you will find the latest updates about our project along with valuable insights and upcoming events. Read here:👉 mailchi.mp/biosecure.eu...

Episode 11 of the #BIOSECURE Podcast is live 🎙 We had an insightful conversation with @EdgarGarciaManzanilla⁠ about effective biosecurity #advice, what often doesn’t work, and how veterinarians & advisors can provide guidance that’s practical and actionable on farms. Tune in now 👉 shorturl.at/OYiLw

Highlights from a recent #BIOSECURE workshop on Qualitative Research in #Copenhagen 👇 It was a perfect learning and networking opportunity that inspired and motivated everyone involved! 🙌

Looking for Biosecurity Supporting Measures for specific species in a specific language? Explore our dashboard & discover variety of resources 👉 shorturl.at/pVt7g Know of other biosecurity supporting measures that should be featured? Contact [email protected] and we will add to the dashboard!

Our Biosecurity Application Database showcases organizations that collect data on implementation of biosecurity measures in #livestock farms, standardized, at a large scale. Does your institution collect this type of data? Reach out to [email protected] View the dashboard 👉 shorturl.at/uAjDu

Happening now #SPARC farmer exchange between #Flemish and #Irish farmers. Sharing experiences on sustainable parasite control. So happy this is happening.

📢 BIOSECURE is leaving platform 𝕏. As part of our ongoing communication strategy, we are discontinuing our presence on #X. Visit our website to read the full news 👇 biosecure.eu/important-an...

📢 Check out our June #newsletter, where you will find the latest updates about our project along with valuable insights and upcoming events. Read here:👉 lnkd.in/eXs58xE3

Our General Assembly last week was a great success, thanks to our colleagues at #UAB (AlbertoAllepuz, NataliaCiriaArtiga, GiovannaCiaravino, TeresaImperial, FernandoDuarteGodoy) who took care of every little detail and need. Thank you & we look forward to our next meeting, which will be virtual!

Day 1 of the #BIOSECURE General Assembly wrapped up with important updates, insightful discussions, and parallel working sessions. The evening closed on a high note with a city tour and a wonderful dinner, organized by our partners from Veterinària UAB! Now on to Day 2! 🙌

Hola from #Barcelona 🇪🇸 We are here for the 6th General Assembly of the #Biosecure project. It's fantastic to be together in person! Partners are already sharing project updates and results. Stay tuned for more updates! Check out our website to learn more! 👉 biosecure.eu

📢 🎙️Episode 10 of the #Biosecure podcast is live! Join us as we chat with #DiannaPoulsen and discuss her research on #biosecurity in livestock farming. 🐄🐖🐑 Tune in now 👉 shorturl.at/KuPyv

On the latest #Biosecure Podcast, #InaToppari breaks down #Finland's approach to #biosecurity, which has kept their #livestock healthy for decades. Listen to the full conversation 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/2iCZ...

Excited to share our CSO, @Jeroen Dewulf, is coauthor of the book Biosecurity for Livestock Diseases in Europe, led by Alistair Antonopoulos, Johannes Charlier & Evelien Biebaut. This book is useful for researchers and professionals in animal disease prevention. Available via CABI, Amazon, & eBooks

🐷🐑 World Veterinary Day 2025: "Animal Health Takes a Team" 🐄🐔 On this World #Veterinary Day, we express our appreciation for the veterinarians who work tirelessly to improve biosecurity on livestock farms. Thank you for your hard work, expertise, and commitment to animal health!

🎙️Check out the latest episode of BIOSECURE podcast! In this episode, we discuss implementing sector-wide #biosecurity measures with #InaToppari from Animal Health ETT. Nominated as a biosecurity champion 🏅 by #MiroslavKjosevski. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2iCZ...

A year later, cow flu origins are an unsettling puzzle | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

We have the means but do we have the courage? Great presentation of @catharinaStarck @svepm on science in time of crisis! Lets continue to have a soft face and a strong back.

Big #BIOSECURE delegation making high value contributions at #SVEPM2025 in Berlin 🇩🇪, most important veterinary epidemiology conference in #Europe where biosecurity is one of the key topics. 🌿

📢 Explore the latest project updates, #news and upcoming events in this month's newsletter of the BIOSECURE project. Read now:👉 mailchi.mp/biosecure.eu...

The great Ilias Chantziaras introducing @biosecure.bsky.social BETTER and the recently founded WABA at the EU-JAMRAI workshop

Recently, our scientific manager #IliasChantziaras had the opportunity to give presentations for the Melbourne Veterinary School and the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (#CEBRA) unit 🇦🇺 where he shared insights and findings from the #BIOSECURE project. 🌏

Farmer, vet or advisor? Share your experience on sustainable worm control in #ruminants 🐄🐏via this short survey (5min) organised by #SPARCEU wormsparc.com/articolo-pro... #SustainableFarming #AnimalHealth #Livestockfarming

Disease diagnostics using machine learning of B cell and T cell receptor sequences | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

📢 Do not miss and book your place for the First Conference on Animal Biosecurity organized between World Animal Biosecurity Association (WABA) & the COST BETTER in #Barcelona 🇪🇸. Read more here👉 project-better.bocemtium.com & submit abstract via this link 👇 project-better.bocemtium.com/abstracts/

Have you seen our Biosecurity Application Database? shorturl.at/jQDPG It showcases organizations that collect data on the implementation of biosecurity measures in #livestock farms. 👉🏻 Check if your database meets the #BIOSECURE inclusion criteria by reaching out to [email protected].

Looking for Biosecurity Supporting Measures? Explore our dashboard and discover a variety of #resources 👉 shorturl.at/SPSoh The dashboard offers multiple options to suit your needs! Reach out to [email protected], and we will add them to the dashboard!🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

📣 Our recent general assembly set the stage for key decisions, collaborations, and next steps for the #BIOSECURE project. Check out the full update on our website 👇 biosecure.eu/general-asse... #biosecurity #research #collaboration

@timvergne.bsky.social our first episode guest, nominated Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt as a biosecurity champion🏅, and after much anticipation, we finally got him on the show! 🎙️ Listen to the 8th episode of BIOSECURE Podcast here: shorturl.at/dNp4b #worththewait #biosecurity #WABA

The second day of our General Assembly wrapped up with all partners sharing exciting project updates and future strategies! 📈 A huge thank you to everyone, looking forward to seeing you all in Barcelona, Spain! 🇪🇸 We will be sharing insights from this meeting soon-stay tuned!

Day one of the BIOSECURE general assembly has kicked off. The WP presentations are underway, and we have already discussed some solid updates. This time we are online, but lots of insights, collaboration, and discussions await! 👀💡

#BIOSECURE was highlighted in the article published by #VeterinaryIrelandJournal, showcasing findings of a recent study of #biosecurity and includes the results of the survey done as part of #BIOSECURE for cattle. 🐄 Read the full article: shorturl.at/nA3Zd

"When did the highly pathogenic avian flu #HPAI virus enter the flock?" To address this crucial question, we developed a #modelling framework based on daily mortality data of different #poultry species and turned it into an online app. All details here: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

Warm holiday wishes from the #BIOSECURE Consortium! Before you head off, we invite you to check our latest newsletter 👉https://mailchi.mp/biosecure.eu/december-2024 Until then, see you in 2025✨

Halfway through the #BIOSECURE project, we have captured our main results, #findings and #recommendations in an 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 to inspire #EU and national decision-makers. Check out here 👉 biosecure.eu/wp-content/u...

Are you collecting data about the implementation of #biosecurity measures on farm? Let’s make your data FAIR! ✅ Check out our #guidelines to ensure your data is 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 💡 👉 shorturl.at/lU2LD

Today, the board of WABA (World Animal Biosecurity Association) came together for the very first time to officially kick off WABA's activities. This is a first step toward what will hopefully become an impactful and successful organization.

The marathon of celebrations has begun! Happy Xmas (epidemiologic)ugly jumper month!

Exciting update: The first collection of practice abstracts is now available on our website 📝✅ These practice abstracts are based on the research and recommendations developed by the #BIOSECURE consortium partners. Visit our website and download the PDFs! shorturl.at/KbpBK

Check out the latest episode of the #BIOSECURE Podcast, we talk with Dr. Nelima Ibrahim from #Bangladesh, discussing #biosecurity in backyard poultry farming.🌍🐔 Listen here: tinyurl.com/2mwh2exh #backyardpoultry #biosecurity #onehealth

Backyard / small-scale pig farming is one of the drivers behind the spread of major diseases such as #ASF. #Biosecurity is one of the only tools available to reduce these risks. Yes also in backyard farming you can improve biosecurity. Do you want to know how? check biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...