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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. 🎉🚀🤝

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Griepprik voor pluimvee- en varkenshouders verkleint kans op gevaarlijke viruscombinaties Er is wereldwijd bezorgdheid dat dierlijke griepvirussen, zoals het huidige vogelgriepvirus (H5N1), zich mengen met menselijke griepvirussen.

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

Boehringer Ingelheim VPH TADtalk Global Newsletter Issue 4 This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!

#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.
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🗓 Registrations are open til the end of this week!
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🎉🤗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👇

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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.
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👉 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.
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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...

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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

Register here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/uG7ZLy2GwM – spots are limited!

Read more on our website 👇https://biocheckgent.com/en/news/register-now-biosecurity-training-livestock-production

📅 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.

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🚀 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...

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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
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Also the #advanced advice is available to help you boost biosecurity & improve pig health.
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“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.
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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.
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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
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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👇
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