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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When does a trait become excessive? 🐶🐱 Join EFSA's online expert exchange on genetics, conformation & welfare in dogs and cats. 📅 16 Oct, 10:00–13:00 CEST Register by 14 Oct 👉 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/ge... #AnimalWelfare #Cats #Dogs @efsa.europa.eu

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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Register now! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/ge... Genetics, conformation and welfare in dogs and cats: an exchange with experts | EFSA

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Register now !! 🐶🐱 When does appearance become a welfare concern? Join EFSA's online expert exchange on genetics, conformation and welfare in dogs and cats. 📅 16 Oct 2026 | 10:00–13:00 CEST 🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/ge... #AnimalWelfare #Dogs #Cats #EFSA_EU

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Pleased to share the new Animal Welfare Glossary, developed within #EUPAHW and initiated by SOA9. It brings together terms to support clearer and more consistent communication across animal welfare science 👉: www.eupahw.eu/outputs-and-... #AnimalWelfare #AnimalHealth #OneHealth #Science

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Animal Policy International @animalpolicyint.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🇪🇺 EU Livestock Strategy backs equivalent welfare standards for imports, BUT the devil is in the detail. Read our analysis and recommendations 👉️ www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/eu-live...

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Animal Policy International is encouraged by the European Commission's new Livestock Strategy, and in particular its commitment to apply equivalent animal welfare standards to imported products. It…

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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Thanks again to all stakeholders! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/in... Info session | Advancing Scientific Knowledge on the Welfare of Turkeys on farm: Insights from the EFSA Scientific Opinion | EFSA

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 04/03/2026

🌐 99th #AdvisoryForum kicks off online under @cy2026eu.bsky.social Our Nikolaus Kriz opens two days focused on engagement, partnerships and scientific activities. Highlights: 🔹 “One Substance One Assessment” 🔹 Strategic planning 🔹 New Approach Methodologies 🔹 Focal Point Framework #EU2026CY

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Please register on time ! Join our free info session on EFSA scientific opinion on turkey welfare? 🦃 📅 25 Feb 2026 ⏰ 14:00–16:05 CET Register by 20 Feb 👉www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/in...

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Register now !! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/in... Info session | Advancing Scientific Knowledge on the Welfare of Turkeys on farm: Insights from the EFSA Scientific Opinion | EFSA

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Kind reminder for your contributions 🙏 🙏 ! 📣 Call for Data #EFSA: Head-Only Electrical Stunning of Heavy pigs 👉 Deadline: 15 January 2026, 23:59 CET 👉 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/call/call...

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🐟 Just published #EFSA Technical Report on Fish Husbandry Systems 🐠 Huge thanks to all Member States in the #EFSA AHAW Network 🙏 👉 Read the full report: efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2... #FoodSafety #AnimalWelfare #Aquaculture

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 13/11/2025

📢 Just published | Our latest report confirms that transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) occur at very low levels in the EU in 2024. 🎬 Watch the animation to find out more about TSE and its impact in the EU. 📖 Learn more: link.europa.eu/MR6JMB #TSE #FoodSafety @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social

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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

💻 New IT Opportunity! #EFSA is seeking partners to help develop the Animal Welfare Data Hub 🐄🐖 🧠 Collaboration with #EUPAHW. 🕒 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 💶 Value: €500,000 🔗 Learn more & apply: ow.ly/Ax8q50Xo138 #DataHub #DigitalInnovation #AnimalHealthAndWelfare #EUProjects #Research

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GBIF @gbif.org · 30/10/2025

🚀 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! 🦟 🔗gbif.link/vectornet

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

💬 Thanks to everyone who joined @efsa.europa.eu webinars on #AnimalWelfare last week! 📚 Missed them? The presentations are now online: 👉 Fur animals: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... 👉 Beef cattle: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... #EFSA #AnimalHealth #StakeholderEngagement

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

📢 Last week to register for @efsa.europa.eu webinars on its scientific opinions on #AnimalWelfare: 📌 29 Sept – Fur animals (mink, foxes, raccoon dogs, chinchillas) 👉 link.europa.eu/dfmpTP 📌 2 Oct – Beef cattle 👉 link.europa.eu/NqBXKJ

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

# EFSA at the 76th EAAP Annual Meeting in Innsbruck 🇦🇹 #eaap2025 Interesting sessions on #health #Animalwelfare #animalscience#animalresearch #sustainable #livestock #production #Breeding # genetics #novelfeeds #ScienceEvents 📖🌱 inspiring opening by Award winner Antonella Baldi

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 30/07/2025

🦊 𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 Our scientists reviewed how current fur farming systems affect mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas. Check out our infographic and scientific output ⤵️ europa.eu/!R6RPhg #AnimalWelfare #FurFarming

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

📢 New from @efsa.europa.eu: Scientific Opinion on the welfare of animals farmed for fur. 🦦 Mink | 🦊 Foxes | 🦝 Raccoon dogs | 🐹 Chinchillas Read more: 👉 europa.eu/!WFYn9F & infographic 👉 europa.eu/!R6RPhg #AnimalWelfare #EFSA #FurFarming

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

See our new infographic on #Welfare of #BeefCattle 🐂 #EFSA_EU just released. What to focus on to improve their welfare. 📊 europa.eu/!TnBJmy 📘 Full opinion → europa.eu/!3bp96m #BeefCattle #AnimalWelfare #EFSA_EU

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🐄 Just published!🐄 EFSA releases a scientific opinion & technical report on beef cattle welfare in the EU. Welfare risks, best practices & system-level insight — all in one place. 🔗 europa.eu/!TtY4bY #AnimalWelfare #BeefCattle #EFSA_EU

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 25/07/2025

🐮 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 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 ⤵️ europa.eu/!TnBJmy #OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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 📆 April 2, 2025. 👉 europa.eu/!yPmHPC #EFSA #Traineeship #FoodSafety #PublicHealth

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Frank Verdonck - Head of Unit BIOHAW @efsa.europa.eu now in joint TRAN-AGRI Committee on Animal transport follow 👉 europa.eu/!bVpq99 summarising recommendations of @efsa.europa.eu scientific opinions on the #transport of #animals Read all the details 👉 europa.eu/!qPn7nB #AnimalWelfare

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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 👉www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajourn... #AnimalWelfare @efsa-animals.bsky.social @efsa-animals.bsky.social

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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just published! 🐴 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

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🚨 Prolonged hunger, thirst, and sensory overload harm horses at slaughter. Preventive measures like cool lairages, adequate spacing, & hydration are key! 🐴 #EFSA.europa.eu #AnimalRights #Equine #OneHealth.

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🐴 Just published! Horses at slaughter face stress and exposure to injuries. EFSA recommends better practices: skilled handling, proper facilities, & monitoring. Together, we ensure #AnimalWelfare! 🌍 #EFSA.europa.eu #OneHealth #Equine #RiskAssessment 👉 bit.ly/3EbOP4h

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Just published! 🐴 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 👉 bit.ly/42qF786

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

New publication out! L’ORA – A Living #OneHealth Risk Assessment tool to assess the incursion risk of #zoonotic diseases – has been published! ➡️ shorturl.at/bIVyr #OneHealth #Zoonoses #GlobalHealth #RiskAssessment @efsa.europa.eu @w-u-r.bsky.social #SVA #APHA #DEFRA #SSI

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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

🌍🐾Animal Welfare🐾🌍 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, we’re shaping a future where animal welfare is key-not just for animals but for us all!🌱✨

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