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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Have you checked out our newly redesigned website yet? The new Biocheck.Ugent website brings a fresh look and improved functionality while keeping the same mission at its core: making #biosecurity measurable, practical, and impactful for #livestock farms everywhere. 👉https://biocheckgent.com/en

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

World Health Day 2026 theme "Together for health. Stand with science". At Biocheck.Ugent we believe healthy livestock mean healthy people. Science is at the core of everything we do & we just launched our new website, built to make sciencedriven animalhealth tools more accessible. shorturl.at/JorgI

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

As you have probably guessed, we have updated our branding and logo! A fresh look for the same mission: making #biosecurity measurable, practical, & impactful for #livestock farms everywhere. We have never been just a #checklist & now our new branding makes that clearer than ever. #BiocheckRebrand

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

While refining our #visualidentity, we wanted something that reflects what Biocheck.Ugent truly represents, with colours that feel bold, dynamic, and straightforward, ensuring strong legibility and a striking, modern presence. Just a small glimpse while everything comes together ⬇️

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Over time, our services have evolved, our #expertise has grown, and our clients’ needs have changed. Our new branding reflects that #evolution while staying true to what matters most: delivering real value to our farms. 💫 #BiocheckRebrand

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Over the past 4 years, #Biocheck.UGent has grown into a global platform supporting #biosecurity in livestock production. 📈🔎 We have been working very hard behind the scenes on something that reflects our growth and our vision for the future. 🙌 More soon. #Biocheckrebrand

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Have you secured your spot yet? 👀 Registration for our #biosecurity training closes this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲. Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your understanding of biosecurity in #livestockproduction. 🔗 Register now: forms.office.com/e/cggeLW1B1H

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BIOSECURE @biosecure.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

📣 New episode of the #BIOSECURE podcast is here! In this episode, we chat with Damian Tago from #FAO to discuss #biosecurity and explore how economics, social sciences, and behavioural insights shape biosecurity outcomes across farms and global systems. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1bbS...

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BIOSECURE @biosecure.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Did you know that our Pig Indoor survey is also available in Portuguese (Brazil)? Designed for commercial indoor pig production, this latest language edition supports users who prefer working in #Portuguese (Brazil). Access it today and assess your farm biosecurity biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Webinar alert: The impact of biosecurity: Healthier herds, stronger future This Friday, our CEO Nele Caekebeke will present effective strategies for reducing disease risk and ensuring the well-being of the herd in a webinar organised by the AHDB. Register here: ahdb.org.uk/events/the-i...

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The impact of biosecurity: Healthier herds, stronger future | AHDB

Join us for this practical online session to discover how strong biosecurity can protect your pigs, and improve the resilience and profitability of your farm. Learn actionable strategies to reduce dis...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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 info@biocheckgent.com

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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 👉 info@biocheckgent.com

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🔍 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...

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Biocheck.Ugent Tutorial

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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...

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Pigs indoor | Biocheck.UGent

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

''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

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Goede laarshygiëne is allesbehalve een detail

Het bioveiligheidsrisico op een landbouwbedrijf wordt niet alleen bepaald door de ernst van een mogelijke besmetting, maar ook door de frequentie waarmee een risicovolle handeling plaatsvindt. Dagelij...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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. ⬆️🦠

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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

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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.

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#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/

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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!

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

❗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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🎉🤗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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

📅 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.

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🚀 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...

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Biocheck.Ugent Tutorial

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

📣🐔 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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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.

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

“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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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👇

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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...

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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. 🚀

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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

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BIOSECURE @biosecure.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

📢 🎙️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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

@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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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

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Biosecurity for Livestock Diseases in Europe | CABI Books

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

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! 🎧

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

#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.

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Biocheck.Gent @biocheck.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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

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