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Scientific risk-based and independent scoring system to evaluate the quality of your on-farm biosecurity.

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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:
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November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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...
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
''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''.

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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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November 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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. ⬆️🦠
October 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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. 🎉🚀🤝

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October 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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
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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October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#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/
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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October 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
❗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...
October 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🎉🤗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👇

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September 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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.
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👉 Read the full newsletter here: shorturl.at/3VkGI
September 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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...
September 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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
September 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
📅 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.
September 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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
September 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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.
August 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🚀 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...
Biocheck.Ugent Tutorial
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August 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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:
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August 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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...
July 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
📣🐔 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...
July 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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.
July 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Outdoor pig farming offers welfare benefits but demands strong biosecurity measures. We share key considerations for outdoor pig farms in our latest #newsletter
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Also the #advanced advice is available to help you boost biosecurity & improve pig health.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
“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
June 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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👇
June 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM