Biocheck.UGent website will be temporarily unavailable tomorrow 6 January, between 09:00 & 10:30 CET. The actual downtime is expected to last only few minutes, but we recommend submitting any #biosecurity data 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 to avoid any issues. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

As the year comes to a close, Biocheck.UGent team would like to wish our partners and colleagues a happy holiday season!🎉✨🐄🐖🐑🐔 For any questions or queries, feel free to reach out to us at 👉 [email protected]

🔍 Check out the step-by-step video #guide of Biocheck.Ugent to help you get started, walk you through most of its features and help with improving your on-farm #biosecurity. 📈 Check here 🧐👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTm...

Boots are one of the most frequently used items on a farm, which makes them also one of the biggest #biosecurity risks. 🥾🦠 Read our latest newsletter here to learn more about what best practices look like 👉 us4.campaign-archive.com?u=c8fde65b74... 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘎𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺

Did you know that our Pig Indoor survey is also available in Chinese? 🐖 Designed for commercial indoor pig production, making it easier for our clients and users who prefer #Chinese. Check out the latest Chinese version today: 👉 biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...

We are thrilled to announce that the updated Pig indoor survey is now officially available in Czech! Farmers, veterinarians, & industry professionals can now assess & strengthen their farm’s #biosecurity fully in their native language. Start using today biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...

''You are constantly walking in and out of the barn with your boots, passing through different areas and animal age groups. This means they are a potential transmission route for germs and farm problems every day. That's why boot hygiene is anything but a minor detail''. Read more shorturl.at/XnLwf

Today is #OneHealthDay, a good reminder that healthy #animals mean healthy people and a healthier planet. This is what drives us. We support organisations in strengthening on-farm #biosecurity & empower them to make data-driven decisions that enhance #animalhealth. Learn more 👉 biocheckgent.com/en

A first case of avian influenza in #Belgium has been confirmed at a hobby farm in #Welkenraedt, likely caused by contact with wild birds❗️ Although the outbreak is contained, still this case is a reminder that the virus is present again in the region. ⬆️🦠

We are proud to announce that #Biocheck.UGent has received a @FAO Global Technical Recognition for its contribution to #sustainable livestock transformation and #animalhealth within the #OneHealth framework. 🎉🚀🤝 Read more biocheckgent.com/en/news/bioc...

In an interview with #Varkensbedrijf, Prof. Jeroen Dewulf explains how #vaccinating poultry and pig farmers against seasonal flu could help reduce risk of human & animal flu viruses mixing. Department of Health has therefore launched a campaign in #Flanders. Read more (in Dutch)👉 shorturl.at/9NFuX

#JeroenDewulf contributes to the latest issue of #VPH TADtalk by Boehringer Ingelheim. He highlights how measuring & improving #biosecurity is no longer just a recommendation but a very foundation of effective disease prevention. Read more 👇https://online.flippingbook.com/view/777292426/16/

❗Just a few days left to register for our upcoming Biosecurity Training. Don't miss this chance to update your knowledge on biosecurity. 👉 Register now: forms.office.com/e/uG7ZLy2GwM 🗓 Registrations are open til the end of this week! Learn more here: biocheckgent.com/en/events/bi...

🎉🤗We are thrilled to celebrate a major #milestone: over 100,000 users worldwide have used Biocheck.UGent to assess, improve, and strengthen #biosecurity on livestock farms. Head to our website to learn more about #Biocheck.UGent and its features👇 biocheckgent.com/en

Raising pigs outdoors is great for animal welfare, but it comes with #biosecurity challenges. 🐷 We are pleased to be featured in #Varkensbedrijf's recent article on this topic, which highlighted parts from our #June newsletter. 👉 shorturl.at/6CZJl 👉 Read the full newsletter here: shorturl.at/3VkGI

Our Pig Backyard/Small-Scale survey is now available in Vietnamese🐖which aims to empower farmers, veterinarians, and industry professionals to assess and enhance #biosecurity practices on their farms helping animals stay healthier and reducing the risk of disease. 👉 biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...

Happening today: Society Webinar Series 2025 Join the Poultry Professionals Society | PPS for an insightful session with Prof. Jeroen Dewulf, who will explore how #biosecurity can safeguard health and address #AMR in #poultry production. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Maintaining proper #hygiene in #livestock farming is crucial for safeguarding #animalhealth & mitigating public health risks. In our latest newsletter, we outline methods to assess #efficacy of cleaning procedures at farm level. Read more👉 shorturl.at/C26lv

📅 Biosecurity Training from 6 October to 24 November 2025! Whether you are a veterinarian, producer, advisor, or policymaker, this training offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your knowledge of biosecurity and gain practical insights into implementation.

Biocheck was mentioned in #QualityMeatScotlandMagazine for its ability to provide science-based insights into on-farm practices of #Scotland’s pig industry as well as help farmers & vets to make informed decisions which is exactly what we aim for. 🚀 Read the full article 👉 shorturl.at/zS3NQ

As biosecurity plays a major role in safeguarding farms from ASF, amongst others, we are excited for the ongoing project with #SFSI, lead implementers of the Ireland-Vietnam Agrifood Partnership, funded by Embassy of Ireland, Vietnam & NIAS, Vietnam, to improve biosecurity level in Vietnamese farms.

🚀 New Tutorial Available! We have just released a step-by-step video guide to help you get started with the #Biocheck.UGent platform quickly and confidently. Watch the tutorial here www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTm...

If you work with hashtag#livestock, having solid, practical knowledge can make all the difference. Whether you are a farmer, vet, or advisor, our seven modules are built to provide practical, usable insights. Explore the course catalogue here: 👉 english-biocheck.talentlms.com/catalog/index

Our Pig Indoor Survey now available in #Chinese Keeping animals #healthy requires good #biosecurity measures. Making this tool accessible in more languages is a step toward that so more users can use science-backed advice in a way that is clear. Start here: 👉 biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...

📣🐔 Our #Broiler survey is now officially available in #Portuguese (Brazil) making it easier for Portuguese-speaking farmers, vets, and #users to assess and improve their farm's #biosecurity! Start using it today ➡️ biocheckgent.com/en/questionn... Read more➡️ biocheckgent.com/en/news/broi...

Biocheck.UGent offers biosecurity training in livestock production, ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of effective #biosecurity measures. Interested? Sign up for the waiting list forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ewk3Y5maa1 & be the first to hear when our next training program goes live.

Outdoor pig farming offers welfare benefits but demands strong biosecurity measures. We share key considerations for outdoor pig farms in our latest #newsletter 👉 shorturl.at/oo87U Also the #advanced advice is available to help you boost biosecurity & improve pig health. 👉 shorturl.at/yZ9A5

“We use your surveys, just wish they were available in 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 too.” Well… now it is. 🐖 Our updated Pig Indoor survey is now officially available in #Italian, making it easier for Italian-speaking farmers, vets, & users to assess & strengthen their farm’s #biosecurity. 👉 shorturl.at/YjEnK

Effective #carcass management is crucial for keeping farms safe. Check out these simple but effective tips for proper #storage and #disposal by #rendering companies 1/2👇

We are excited to announce that our Pig Indoor survey is now available in #Polish and #Portuguese, making it easier for our clients and users who prefer these languages. Start using this survey now and improve your farm #biosecurity. 👉 biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...

We were excited to take part in the very first #WABA conference. We are also proud to sponsor three best poster and presentation awards to recognise outstanding research in the field. Supporting these awards was one small way for us to help move that future forward. 🚀

Biocheck team is at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 attending two day 6th # BIOSECURE general assembly. Its great to be back and reconnecting with the consortium partners! For more updates on our work and the project, check out the BIOSECURE website. 👉 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

@jkdewulf.bsky.social spoke at #EuFMD webinar ”Biosecurity; Risk Perception, Communication, & Behavioural Change”, sharing insights on how to effectively integrate #biosecurity into animal health policy. Thanks to organizers for insightful session. Learn more about our work at shorturl.at/dEVvA

A recent highlights #Biocheck.UGent tool being utilized for addressing #biosecurity challenges in small scale & backyard poultry production in low & middle income countries. We are proud to see our tools contributing to improving animal & public health. Read full article here👇 shorturl.at/q56AN

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

Curious about sector-wide #biosecurity measures and the challenges and #impact? Check out the latest episode of the #BIOSECURE podcast for the latest insights from Ina Toppari. Tune in now! 🎧

#Biocheck.UGent is used as #biosecurity quantification tool in multiple scientific studies showing it usefulness & increasing acceptance as the biosecurity quantification standard at #SVEPM2025 in Berlin. Check out our website (biocheckgent.com/en) to learn more about our tools.

FMD outbreak in #Hungary is now spreading, with new cases confirmed on 3 farms in #Slovakia. This stress need for strict #biosecurity measures to contain the spread. #Biocheck.UGent provides free tools to help assess & improve #biosecurity. Visit our website to learn more biocheckgent.com/en

Start using #Biocheck.UGent to assess your farm #biosecurity and contact us for more information or advice at [email protected]. 2/2

As there is no cure for #AfricanSwineFever, the only way to keep the virus out of your #herd is the application of thorough #biosecurity measures. Check out the crucial tips for the prevention of this disease👇 1/2

From our #Biocheck.UGent database, we can see high levels of biosecurity, which is reassuring. However, only a small part of the country is represented in our database. Potential routes of introduction are transport vehicle for animals and professional visitors e.g. salesman & hoof trimmer. 3/3

This highlights again that all owners of susceptible animals should remain attentive to the symptoms of #FMD and maintain high levels of #biosecurity. 2/3

📢⚠️Less than 2 months after its discovery in water buffalo in #Germany, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was now also confirmed in a #cattle farm in #Hungary! This is the first outbreak in over 50 years in the country and now the second one in #Europe since 2011. 1/3

📣🐖 We have expanded our #pig surveys to more languages! The Pig Indoor survey is now available in 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 along with 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵. While the Pig Backyard survey is now available in 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻, along with 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻. 👉 shorturl.at/U3JU9 👉 shorturl.at/6WZcu

At #EuroTier2024, @jkdewulf.bsky.social gave a talk and highlighted how strong #hygiene and #biosecurity measures boost farm profitability, improve animal health, and reduce antibiotic use. A must-watch 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbl7...

🔍 From preventing outbreaks to strengthening everyday #biosecurity protocols, these key insights highlight why small actions make a big difference in #disease #prevention 👇2/2

🔍 From preventing outbreaks to strengthening everyday #biosecurity protocols, these key insights highlight why small actions make a big difference in #disease #prevention 👇 1/1

Biocheck.UGent is proud to have already contributed four Practice abstracts (PAs) as part of the EU-funded #BIOSECURE project. In PA #16, we focus on the purpose and structure of the BIOSECURE podcast on #biosecurity in animal production. Read the full PA here: biosecure.eu/wp-content/u...

Last week our CEO had the opportunity to talk on the 1st International Technical Conference ENTERICA AVIA in #Warsaw 🇵🇱. Given the current outbreaks in #Poland with #HPAI & #Newcastle disease, a talk on #biosecurity is imperative. Securing farm from pathogen introduction should be THE focus point.☑️