๐ข Just published | Our latest report confirms that transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) occur at very low levels in the EU in 2024.
๐ฌ Watch the animation to find out more about TSE and its impact in the EU.
๐ Learn more: link.europa.eu/MR6JMB
#TSE #FoodSafety @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social
13.11.2025 10:26 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐ป New IT Opportunity! #EFSA is seeking partners to help develop the Animal Welfare Data Hub ๐๐
๐ง Collaboration with #EUPAHW.
๐ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
๐ถ Value: โฌ500,000
๐ Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/Ax8q50Xo138
#DataHub #DigitalInnovation #AnimalHealthAndWelfare #EUProjects #Research
06.11.2025 19:18 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Photograph of a bug on a leaf
๐ Today @efsa.europa.eu and @ecdc.europa.eu are launching the VectorNet Data Portal which uses GBIF Hosted Portal infrastructure!
This portal supports increased discovery, access and appropriate use of data on vector occurrences in Europe! ๐ฆ
๐gbif.link/vectornet
30.10.2025 12:27 โ ๐ 11 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 2
๐ฌ Thanks to everyone who joined @efsa.europa.eu webinars on #AnimalWelfare last week!
๐ Missed them? The presentations are now online:
๐ Fur animals: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we...
๐ Beef cattle:
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we...
#EFSA #AnimalHealth #StakeholderEngagement
07.10.2025 13:50 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ข Last week to register for @efsa.europa.eu webinars on its scientific opinions on #AnimalWelfare:
๐ 29 Sept โ Fur animals (mink, foxes, raccoon dogs, chinchillas)
๐ link.europa.eu/dfmpTP
๐ 2 Oct โ Beef cattle
๐ link.europa.eu/NqBXKJ
18.09.2025 06:02 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
# EFSA at the 76th EAAP Annual Meeting in Innsbruck ๐ฆ๐น #eaap2025 Interesting sessions on #health #Animalwelfare #animalscience#animalresearch #sustainable #livestock #production #Breeding # genetics #novelfeeds #ScienceEvents ๐๐ฑ inspiring opening by Award winner Antonella Baldi
26.08.2025 06:42 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Welfare of animals kept for fur production
Welfare of animals kept for fur production
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Our scientists reviewed how current fur farming systems affect mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas.
Check out our infographic and scientific output โคต๏ธ
europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #FurFarming
30.07.2025 09:11 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ข New from @efsa.europa.eu: Scientific Opinion on the welfare of animals farmed for fur.
๐ฆฆ Mink | ๐ฆ Foxes | ๐ฆ Raccoon dogs | ๐น Chinchillas
Read more: ๐ europa.eu/!WFYn9F & infographic ๐ europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #EFSA #FurFarming
30.07.2025 09:05 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
See our new infographic on #Welfare of #BeefCattle ๐
#EFSA_EU just released. What to focus on to improve their welfare. ๐ europa.eu/!TnBJmy
๐ Full opinion โ europa.eu/!3bp96m
#BeefCattle #AnimalWelfare #EFSA_EU
27.07.2025 11:27 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ Just published!๐ EFSA releases a scientific opinion & technical report on beef cattle welfare in the EU. Welfare risks, best practices & system-level insight โ all in one place. ๐ europa.eu/!TtY4bY
#AnimalWelfare #BeefCattle #EFSA_EU
25.07.2025 09:03 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 9 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Welfare of beef cattle on farm
Welfare of beef cattle on farm
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Our scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided recommendations to improve it, focusing on housing, diet, and overall wellbeing.
Learn more with our infographic and full opinion โคต๏ธ
europa.eu/!TnBJmy
#OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social
25.07.2025 09:45 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Interested in a 12-month traineeship in @efsa.europa.eu Parma, Italy?
BIOHAW-unit is looking for young professionals eager to protect #public #health, #animal health & animal #welfare.
Apply by ๐ April 2, 2025.โ
๐ europa.eu/!yPmHPC
#EFSA #Traineeship #FoodSafety #PublicHealth
27.02.2025 12:40 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 10 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Frank Verdonck - Head of Unit BIOHAW @efsa.europa.eu now in joint TRAN-AGRI Committee on Animal transport follow ๐ europa.eu/!bVpq99
summarising recommendations of @efsa.europa.eu scientific opinions on the #transport of #animals Read all the details ๐ europa.eu/!qPn7nB
#AnimalWelfare
29.01.2025 16:32 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Published today: scientific opinion and report with @ecdc.europa.eu about preparedness and response options against #avianinfluenza in animals and humans: genetic analyses, human and animal epidemiology, surveillance and risk mitigation strategies
europa.eu/!c9XhRJ
29.01.2025 15:30 โ ๐ 27 ๐ 12 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Just published. find out in the infographic how to monitor #horses #welfare & #consciousness using #indicators during slaughter. @efsa.europa.eu provides good practices!
see details ๐www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajourn...
#AnimalWelfare @efsa-animals.bsky.social @efsa-animals.bsky.social
29.01.2025 14:12 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Just published! ๐ด On-farm killing of horses requires appropriate methods to prevent pain & fear. @efsa.europa.eu .europa.eu identifies key hazards & recommends good practices! #AnimalWelfare #OneHealth @efsa.europa.eu
29.01.2025 14:04 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐จ Prolonged hunger, thirst, and sensory overload harm horses at slaughter. Preventive measures like cool lairages, adequate spacing, & hydration are key! ๐ด #EFSA.europa.eu #AnimalRights #Equine #OneHealth.
28.01.2025 14:05 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐ด Just published! Horses at slaughter face stress and exposure to injuries. EFSA recommends better practices: skilled handling, proper facilities, & monitoring. Together, we ensure #AnimalWelfare! ๐ #EFSA.europa.eu #OneHealth #Equine #RiskAssessment
๐ bit.ly/3EbOP4h
28.01.2025 10:26 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Just published! ๐ด On-farm killing of horses requires appropriate methods to prevent pain & fear #EFSA.europa.eu identifies key hazards & recommends good practices! #AnimalWelfare #OneHealth #EFSA.europa.eu
๐ bit.ly/42qF786
28.01.2025 10:30 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
New publication out!
LโORA โ A Living #OneHealth Risk Assessment tool to assess the incursion risk of #zoonotic diseases โ has been published!
โก๏ธ shorturl.at/bIVyr
#OneHealth #Zoonoses #GlobalHealth #RiskAssessment @efsa.europa.eu @w-u-r.bsky.social #SVA #APHA #DEFRA #SSI
16.01.2025 09:18 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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Social media as it should be. Find your community among millions of users, unleash your creativity, and have some fun again.
"Weโve migrated our X account @Animals_EFSA ๐พโจ
Follow us on our new account for all things #AnimalHealth, #AnimalWelfare, #Zoonoses & #Biohazards:
Follow now ๐ @efsa-animals.bsky.social
Stay connected for expert insights and updates! ๐๐
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06.01.2025 19:09 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐๐พAnimal Welfare๐พ๐
At EFSA, we focus on using scientific assessments to set higher welfare standards, protect animal health, and ensure the safety of our food systems. Together with experts, and stakeholders, weโre shaping a future where animal welfare is key-not just for animals but for us all!๐ฑโจ
06.12.2024 14:16 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
European Parliament press service ๐ท๐ด๐ง๐ช๐ช๐บ environment, sustainability, circular economy, climate @envi.europarl.europa.eu, health @sant.europarl.europa.eu, digital advocacy, media ๐พ ๐พ Opinions mine
Epidemiology & risk assessment | DVM | PhD student | ECVPH resident
๐University of Copenhagen
Improving health and reducing inequalities through pioneering research and education. @liverpooluni.bsky.social
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Professor of Animal Welfare at the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, Ireland. Partner in the European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare (EURCAW) - Ruminants & Equines.
Interests: Animal welfare, veterinary ethics, food ethics & One Welfare
Science integrity consultant and crowdfunded volunteer, PhD.
Ex-Stanford University. Maddox Prize/Einstein F Award winner
NL/USA/SFO.
#ImageForensics
@MicrobiomDigest on X.
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Interest in Animal Health and Welfare.
Research & One Health Coordinator @EFSA_EU
MD MPH PhD. #Knowledgebroker #FoodSafety #Research #Grant #Funding #OneHealth #Science4Policy.
Wildlife ecologist ๐๐ + community based conservation ๐ซ. Lived and worked in Southern + East Africa, SE Asia. New here!
The international journal of animal welfare science
The official journal of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare. Published Gold OA by Cambridge University Press.
Read the latest open access publications here: bit.ly/3ZGao56
Open-access, peer-reviewed journal for basic & applied, theoretical & empirical research with individual-based perspective in terrestrial & aquatic ecology.
Published by @pensoft.net. Powered by ARPHA Platform.
Website: https://ibe.pensoft.net
Behavioral ecologist studying songbirds. Assistant professor at Sacred Heart University. Excited about social behavior, early-life effects, field work, lab work, birds, primates, teaching, and undergrad research! she/her | emilyjlevy.weebly.com
Writer who dabbles in romance, sci-fi, and sometimes fantasy. Introverted but willing to talk about books or birds.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural, Food & Natural Resource Communication at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
All views are my own. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐จโ๐พ๐จโ๐ซ
Bioveterinary scientist at the University of Lincoln
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Society founded in 1987 to promote the study of animal behaviour | Follow us for new research of #SPEmembers, new #actaethologica issues, and updates of activities
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Portugal
www.etologia.pt
@spe.etologia
Pig ethologist. #inrae
Human pig relationship, รฉmotions, welfare.
Head of the team Welfare of Umr_Pegase.
#lift, #EUPAHW
Senior Lecturer in Zoology at Manchester Met. Biomechanics, comparative anatomy, 3D imaging, palaeontology.
Animal welfare scientist ๐ฎ๐๐๐. Lover of burritos. And coffee โ๏ธ. She/her
Formerly known as @drsassenach in the other place.
Innovative platform optimizing biological sample management in research, promoting animal welfare and reduction. ๐๐ฌ
๐ธ https://arukon.com/
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#AnimalResearch