Matthew Baylis
@baylism.bsky.social
retired Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology, University of Liverpool; interests in climate change vector-borne disease and One Health.
Great day in the Sacred Valley yesterday visiting Moray, where Incas did agricultural experiments, Maras with some 3000 salt pools, and the amazing Ollantaytambo with its incredible stone masonry
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Great day in the Sacred Valley yesterday visiting Moray, where Incas did agricultural experiments, Maras with some 3000 salt pools, and the amazing Ollantaytambo with its incredible stone masonry
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Final two weeks to submit your abstract to present at this year’s UK VBD Conference in Liverpool. Don’t miss out! Submission deadline is 28th February 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/j9hjJbCnRS
February 16, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Final two weeks to submit your abstract to present at this year’s UK VBD Conference in Liverpool. Don’t miss out! Submission deadline is 28th February 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/j9hjJbCnRS
And a few more pics
February 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
And a few more pics
Lovely houses in our village
February 16, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Lovely houses in our village
And more from the fete
February 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM
And more from the fete
Then up to 12000 ft and the sacred valley where there happened to be a village fete by our pousada, with kids spraying everyone with foam and water. Lots of grilled pork and guinea pigs to enjoy
February 16, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Then up to 12000 ft and the sacred valley where there happened to be a village fete by our pousada, with kids spraying everyone with foam and water. Lots of grilled pork and guinea pigs to enjoy
Great choice of potatoes in the supermarket
February 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Great choice of potatoes in the supermarket
Lovely Lima - misty this time of year but excellent and extraordinary Museum Larco (especially the erotica room) and wonderful Pisco sours
February 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Lovely Lima - misty this time of year but excellent and extraordinary Museum Larco (especially the erotica room) and wonderful Pisco sours
Sunshine in Lima. I w feel like shoots that have just appeared above ground and seen the sun
February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Sunshine in Lima. I w feel like shoots that have just appeared above ground and seen the sun
Godwits on Meols beach
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Godwits on Meols beach
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We are delighted to announce registration is now open for the seventh UK Vector-Borne Diseases Conference. 31st March-1st April 2026. Register here: bit.ly/48ZQ7ee
January 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
We are delighted to announce registration is now open for the seventh UK Vector-Borne Diseases Conference. 31st March-1st April 2026. Register here: bit.ly/48ZQ7ee
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"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace"
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace"
Over the moon with my improving DIY skills - here repairing water damage to a friend’s ceiling.
January 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Over the moon with my improving DIY skills - here repairing water damage to a friend’s ceiling.
Adolf Hitler “unacceptable for Poland to not be part of Germany”. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Unacceptable’ for Greenland not to be in US hands, says Trump
US president’s comments come hours before high-stakes talks between Denmark, Greenland and US
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Adolf Hitler “unacceptable for Poland to not be part of Germany”. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Dunlin at Hoylake this morning
January 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Dunlin at Hoylake this morning
Wildlife in Iriki park, Morocco. Two species of gazelle (Dorcas with white rump) and Dama; addax (reintroduced) and ostrich (also reintroduced). Wonderful colouring on the addax face
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wildlife in Iriki park, Morocco. Two species of gazelle (Dorcas with white rump) and Dama; addax (reintroduced) and ostrich (also reintroduced). Wonderful colouring on the addax face
Riad pool in Marrakech- unfortunately I am more like 6 ft tall so was not allowed in
December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Riad pool in Marrakech- unfortunately I am more like 6 ft tall so was not allowed in
This bit of tree, in a hotel garden in Ouirgane in the High Atlas, is also interesting. OH says she sees a snail. I’m a bit smuttier
December 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This bit of tree, in a hotel garden in Ouirgane in the High Atlas, is also interesting. OH says she sees a snail. I’m a bit smuttier
Overlooking Foum Zguid in southern Morocco. I see Buddha toes and Jabba the Hut mountains. What do you see?
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Overlooking Foum Zguid in southern Morocco. I see Buddha toes and Jabba the Hut mountains. What do you see?
Enjoying a fine few days hiking and camping in the Moroccan desert.
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Enjoying a fine few days hiking and camping in the Moroccan desert.
My James Watson story. My partner (J) worked at Nature and a friend (M) took on the role of book review editor (mat cover) in 2002/3. While M was in the role a new book by Watson came in; sent it to review, the review was published in Nature.
November 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
My James Watson story. My partner (J) worked at Nature and a friend (M) took on the role of book review editor (mat cover) in 2002/3. While M was in the role a new book by Watson came in; sent it to review, the review was published in Nature.
Catching an early LeShuttle en route to Switzerland. My 1977 Michelin map of north France not looking as useful as I hoped - the main autoroutes seem to be missing
October 31, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Catching an early LeShuttle en route to Switzerland. My 1977 Michelin map of north France not looking as useful as I hoped - the main autoroutes seem to be missing
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@liverpooluni.bsky.social's prestigious five-year Fellowships, launched in 2023, are now inviting applications from early career researchers with innovative AI-focused research ideas that address one of the University’s five research frontiers.
Closes: 1 Dec 25
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
Closes: 1 Dec 25
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
University of Liverpool Research Fellowships open for applications for 2025-2026 - University of Liverpool News
University of Liverpool Research Fellowships open for applications for 2025-2026
news.liverpool.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
@liverpooluni.bsky.social's prestigious five-year Fellowships, launched in 2023, are now inviting applications from early career researchers with innovative AI-focused research ideas that address one of the University’s five research frontiers.
Closes: 1 Dec 25
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
Closes: 1 Dec 25
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/24/u...
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Our paper on the flower import industry as a route for Culicoides (and their diseases) into Europe is now out 🙌🏽🦟🌹✈️🌍
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This is all thanks to @baylism.bsky.social persistence 🙌🏽
@royentsoc.bsky.social @globalvectorhub.bsky.social
#VBD #midges #BTV
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This is all thanks to @baylism.bsky.social persistence 🙌🏽
@royentsoc.bsky.social @globalvectorhub.bsky.social
#VBD #midges #BTV
Investigation of the global transportation of Culicoides biting midges, vectors of livestock and equid arboviruses, from flower‐packing plants in Kenya
Arboviral diseases spread by Culicoides biting midges have been introduced into Europe by unknown means. A possible route is the carriage of midges with cut flowers shipped to flower markets. We sam...
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Our paper on the flower import industry as a route for Culicoides (and their diseases) into Europe is now out 🙌🏽🦟🌹✈️🌍
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This is all thanks to @baylism.bsky.social persistence 🙌🏽
@royentsoc.bsky.social @globalvectorhub.bsky.social
#VBD #midges #BTV
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This is all thanks to @baylism.bsky.social persistence 🙌🏽
@royentsoc.bsky.social @globalvectorhub.bsky.social
#VBD #midges #BTV
Very clear message from @brusselsairlines.bsky.social
“Due to a technical issue at Brussels airport, it is only possible to do manual check-in and boarding. We strongly advise all passengers to check in online and to use the Self Bag drop when arriving at the airport”
Thanks, I’ll do that.
“Due to a technical issue at Brussels airport, it is only possible to do manual check-in and boarding. We strongly advise all passengers to check in online and to use the Self Bag drop when arriving at the airport”
Thanks, I’ll do that.
September 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Very clear message from @brusselsairlines.bsky.social
“Due to a technical issue at Brussels airport, it is only possible to do manual check-in and boarding. We strongly advise all passengers to check in online and to use the Self Bag drop when arriving at the airport”
Thanks, I’ll do that.
“Due to a technical issue at Brussels airport, it is only possible to do manual check-in and boarding. We strongly advise all passengers to check in online and to use the Self Bag drop when arriving at the airport”
Thanks, I’ll do that.