Book
Title: Biosecurity for Livestock Diseases in Europe
Authors: Alistair Antonopoulos, Evelien Biebaut, Jeroen Dewulf, Johannes Charlier
The book is divided into two principal sections:
- Endemic diseases typically present within European countries
- Epidemic transboundary diseases with the potential for large-scale outbreaks, such as African Swine Fever and Avian Influenza
Specifically, through a series of disease entries, the book:
✅ Introduces the most relevant livestock diseases in the European context
✅ Reviews biosecurity practices across the livestock chain and species including poultry, swine, cattle, and small ruminants
✅ Summarises prevalence, risk factors, transmission routes, control measures, and available transmission modelling data
It reflects the collaborative efforts of the BIOSECURE project and was developed in cooperation with Discontools.
Available now via CABIDigitalLibrary, Amazon, and eBooks.
Posters
Title: Modelling HPAI within-farm transmission using viral load distributions, to evaluate biosecurity effectiveness and to support management policies
Presented by: INRAE/ENVT
SVEPM Annual conference and general meeting, 22-24 March 2023
Toulouse, France
Title: Quantitative Risk Analysis for Enhanced Biosecurity on Cattle Farms
Presented by: UAB – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
COST BETTER Meeting, 20-21 June 2023
Tirana, Albania
Title: Hygiene Monitoring in Livestock Farming: Methods, Challenges, and Recommendations
Presented by: Ghent University
VEE scientific meeting, 26 October 2023
Brussels, Belgium
Title: The economic sustainability of biosecurity in the pig sector: a bibliometric and network analysis
Presented by: University of Bologna
COST BETTER meeting, 6-7 February 2024
Padua, Italy
Title: Databases collecting information on the application of biosecurity practices
Presented by: Ghent University
COST BETTER meeting, 6-7 February 2024
Padua, Italy
Title: From R to the Farm Visualizing Risk Analysis to Improve Farm Biosecurity
Presented by: UAB – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
COST BETTER meeting, 6-7 February 2024
Padua, Italy
Title: Modular risk analysis to assess complex risk pathways
An application to farm biosecurity
Presented by: UAB – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SVEPM Meeting, 20-22 March 2024
Uppsala, Sweden
Title: Biosecurity in the swine livestock: A state of art in the economic field
Presented by: Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) 2024 World Conference, 17 – 20 June 2024
Almeria, Spain
Title: Impact of external biosecurity measures on the spread of FMD in Denmark
Presented by: University of Copenhagen
EuFMD Open Session, 29-31 October 2024
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Title: Quantitative Risk Analysis To Improve Biosecurity On Cattle Farms
Presented by: UAB – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE17
Sydney, Australia
Title: Tailoring external farm biosecurity through quantitative risk analysis
Presented by: UAB – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SVEPM Meeting, 26-28 March 2025
Berlin, Germany
Title: Intervention case study to improve biosecurity in Spanish cattle farms: design and first results
Presented by: UAB – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SVEPM Meeting, 26-28 March 2025
Berlin, Germany
Guidelines
How to make biosecurity assessment data FAIR?
Check out the guidelines below, which outline fundamental principles and practical steps to get you started.
Intermediate Policy Brief
This policy brief presents the results, key findings and recommendations arisen from the BIOSECURE project’s mid-term work.
Podcast
A podcast series focuses on biosecurity in animal production around the globe as a tool to safeguard animal and human health. It aims to empower listeners with practical knowledge of biosecurity measures and discuss challenges within the veterinary field.
🎖️ The podcast also features a segment “biosecurity champions” where guests nominate individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of biosecurity.
#1 Avian Influenza & Biosecurity
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Francisca Velkers, Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, and Dr. Timothée Vergne, Associate Professor of Veterinary Public Health, INRAE-ENVT. They share their insights on avian influenza and offer a glimpse into how biosecurity plays a role in this disease.
Timothée nominated Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt as a biosecurity champion, while Francisca nominated Jeroen Dewulf.
#2 The role of biosecurity in the control of African Swine Fever
In this episode, we discuss the pressing issue that impacts not only the swine industry but also global food security. Our expert Professor Arvo Viltrop from the Estonian University of Life Sciences to the podcast as we explore the critical role of biosecurity in the prevention of African Swine Fever (ASF).
In this episode, Arvo nominated Mati Tuvi as a biosecurity champion.
#3 Exploring technical tools to ensure biosecurity
In this episode, we had Carlos Piñeiro CEO of Animal Data Analytics (ADA) as our guest. Together, we explore the technical tools that play a crucial role in ensuring biosecurity measures. Whether it’s internal biosecurity within facilities or external biosecurity to protect against external threats, we have talked all about it.
In this episode, Anna Romagosa was nominated by Carlos as a biosecurity champion.
#4 Assessment of biosecurity in cattle production
In this episode, we talk with Asst. Prof. Miroslav Kjosevski, PhD, DVM about biosecurity in cattle production, exploring its critical importance in safeguarding animal health and agricultural sustainability.
He nominated Ina Toppari as a biosecurity champion.
#5 The link between biosecurity and sustainability
This episode explores how biosecurity and sustainability are connected in veterinary science. We talk about specific biosecurity actions and how they affect sustainable practices. Join us as we chat with Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen, Professor at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
Liza nominated Lars Pedersen as a biosecurity champion.
#6 The role of animal transport in infectious disease transmission
Animal transport and human movement are vital in our globalized world, but they also carry significant risks for spreading infectious diseases. In this episode, we are joined by Tim Nelson, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of Farm Health Guardian Ltd, dedicated to livestock research and biosecurity. Tim shares insights on how animal transport contributes to disease spread, the strategies to mitigate these risks, and the role of geo-fencing in protecting farms.
He nominated Mark Beghian as a biosecurity champion.
#7 Backyard production and biosecurity in Bangladesh
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Nelima Ibrahim from Department of Livestock Services, Bangladesh about biosecurity in backyard poultry farming. Dr. Nelima shares insights on the challenges and solutions for maintaining healthy poultry practices, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where farming conditions and resources can vary widely.
She nominated Nele Caekebeke as a biosecurity champion.
#8 Biosecurity, poultry production, and diverse practices
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt,
Professor at Research Group on the Epidemiology of Zoonoses and Public Health, Swine and Poultry Infectious Disease Research Center, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Québec, Canada. He was earlier nominated for this episode by Timothée Vergne, Associate Professor of Veterinary Public Health, INRAE-ENVT.
Jean-Pierre share valuable insights on the critical topic of biosecurity in poultry production, drawing on his extensive experiences in North America. Additionally, he also explains what WABA (The World Animal Biosecurity Association) is and discusses its role in strengthening global biosecurity frameworks and its impact on both animal health and public health at large.
#9 Implementing sector-wide biosecurity measures
In this episode, we chat with Ina Toppari from Animal Health ETT regarding implementing sector-wide biosecurity measures and key steps to establishing an effective biosecurity strategy. She was earlier nominated for this episode by Asst. Prof. Miroslav Kjosevski, PhD, DVM as a biosecurity champion. In this session, we also hear about the challenges, what worked, and what advice she has for others looking to do the same.
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Practice Abstracts
A “practice abstract” is a short summary which describes a main information/recommendation/practice that can be used by the end-users in their daily practice. These abstracts are a useful dissemination tool to share the updates and outcomes of the BIOSECURE project.
