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Yves Van der Stede

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From Belgium. senior scientific officer at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma, Italy. Team leader for Animal welfare in the BIOHAW unit. Interests in animal health and welfare and contribution to scientific policy .. more

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · 8d

💬 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 · 27d

📢 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 · Aug 26

# 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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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · Aug 5

Save the date!! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of beef cattle | EFSA

Webinar on welfare of beef cattle

BackgroundIn this webinar, EFSA will present its recently published scientific opinion on the welfare of beef cattle. This opinion provides the most up-to-date scientific research on the effects of ho...

www.efsa.europa.eu

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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · Aug 5

Save the date!! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production | EFSA

Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production

BackgroundEFSA will present its newly published scientific opinion on the welfare of American mink, red and Arctic foxes, raccoon dog, and chinchilla kept for fur production. This contains the most u...

www.efsa.europa.eu

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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · Jul 30

🦊 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

Welfare of animals kept for fur production

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

📢 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 · Jul 27

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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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · Jul 25

🐮 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

Welfare of beef cattle on farm

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

🐄 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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EFSA Biological Hazards, Animal Health & Welfare @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social · Feb 27

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 · Jan 29

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 · Jan 29

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 · Jan 29

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 · Jan 29

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 · Jan 28

🚨 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 · Jan 28

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 · Jan 28

🐴 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 · Jan 16

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 · Jan 6

"We’ve migrated our X account @Animals_EFSA 🐾✨

Follow us on our new account for all things #AnimalHealth, #AnimalWelfare, #Zoonoses & #Biohazards:
Follow now 👉 @efsa-animals.bsky.social

Stay connected for expert insights and updates! 🌍💙

#EFSA_EU #OneHealth #Animals

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Yves Van der Stede @yvesvanderstede.bsky.social · Dec 6

🌍🐾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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