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Jeroen Dewulf
@jkdewulf.bsky.social
Full Prof in Veterinary Epidemiology, Ghent University Belgium. Focus on keeping healthy animals healthy through good Biosecurity for the benefit of animals and humans. Not an optimist but a possibilist!
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@jkdewulf.bsky.social spoke at #EuFMD webinar ”Biosecurity; Risk Perception, Communication, & Behavioural Change”, sharing insights on how to effectively integrate #biosecurity into animal health policy.
Thanks to organizers for insightful session.
Learn more about our work at
shorturl.at/dEVvA
May 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We have the means but do we have the courage? Great presentation of @catharinaStarck @svepm on science in time of crisis! Lets continue to have a soft face and a strong back.
March 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Now also Avian Influenza in sheep 😕https://www.gov.uk/government/news/influenza-of-avian-origin-confirmed-in-a-sheep-in-yorkshire #biosecurity
Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire
Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire.
www.gov.uk
March 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
#hungary has confirmed a case of #FMD, it is the first in 50 years and less than 2 months after the outbreak in Germany. #biosecurity wahis.woah.org#/in-review/6...
WAHIS
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March 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
first case of #HPAI in cats in Belgium. They likely got infected through contact with infected poultry. favv-afsca.be/nl/news/geza...
Gezamenlijk persbericht van het FAVV, Sciensano en de FOD Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu | Federaal Agentschap voor de veiligheid van de voedselketen
Vogelgriep vastgesteld bij twee katten van pluimveehouder in Sint-Gillis-Waas
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March 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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March 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Had the honour to talk to an interested audience of Dutch Poultry farmers on #biosecurity practices and why this is important for sustainable Animal production.
January 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Tweede vermoedelijke uitbraak van mond- en klauwzeer in oosten van Duitsland #MKZ #geiten vilt.be/nl/nieuws/tw...
Tweede vermoedelijke uitbraak van mond- en klauwzeer in
In het oosten van Duitsland is een tweede vermoedelijke uitbraak van mond- en klauwzeer (MKZ) gemeld, dagen nadat de berichtgeving over een eerste uitbraak leidde tot gro
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January 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Am I the only one linking the #footh-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany to possibility of #bioterrorism? Can somebody reassure me and give me the required info to make it look as an accidental unintented introduction?
January 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
According to the chinese news agency a second case of foot-and-mouth disease is reported in Germany english.news.cn/20250117/99c...
Roundup: Germany reports new case of foot-and-mouth disease, exports restricted
english.news.cn
January 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
An outbreak of #fmd is reported in Germany. This is very unexpected in the center of Europe. This requires immediate and strong responses as it might a have devastating impact on the animal production throughout Europe. mailchi.mp/woah/test-ne...
DEU 10/01/25 — Foot and mouth disease virus (Inf. with) / Fièvre aphteuse (Inf. par) / Fiebre aftosa (Inf. por)
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January 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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December 27, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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There are poxviruses other than #mpox

In Bulgaria, a sheep pox outbreak has been detected. A 3-km protection zone and a 10-km surveillance zone around the affected farm.

While sheep pox doesn't endanger humans, its spread can lead to significant economic losses.

www.bta.bg/en/news/8032...
Sheep Pox Outbreak Detected near Kardzhali
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has detected a primary outbreak of sheep pox in the village of Polkovnik Zhelyazovo, in Kardzhali region. The disease was detected on a farm with 156 sheep, the...
www.bta.bg
December 21, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Arthi Amalraj on succesfully defending her PhD on #biosecurity in #poultry production.
December 19, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Today, the board of WABA (World Animal Biosecurity Association) came together for the very first time to officially kick off WABA's activities. This is a first step toward what will hopefully become an impactful and successful organization.
December 16, 2024 at 6:34 PM
December 12, 2024 at 5:40 PM
interesting reading on the risk assessment for #HPAI for UK citizens. By extension likely also valid for majority of Europe I guess. www.food.gov.uk/research/foo...
Rapid Risk Assessment: Risk to UK consumers from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 B3.13 in US dairy products
In March 2024, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release confirming that the RNA of a strain of highly pathogenic avian infl...
www.food.gov.uk
December 12, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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Hello bsky. Good to be here.

I'm hiring!

Can't think of a better inaugural post than to share details of new 2-year research fellow post we're advertising for an outstanding epidemiogist to join my team to work on improving population mental health.

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December 12, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Kijk er geweldig naar uit om deze te gaan lezen @koenShoors
December 9, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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Check out the latest episode of the #BIOSECURE Podcast, we talk with Dr. Nelima Ibrahim from #Bangladesh, discussing #biosecurity in backyard poultry farming.🌍🐔

Listen here: tinyurl.com/2mwh2exh

#backyardpoultry #biosecurity #onehealth
December 6, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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📣Our new survey: Pig backyard/small-scale, designed specifically for small-scale pig owners and backyard farms!
Whether you're raising #pigs on small yard/barn, this survey helps better assess #biosecurity situation of your farm.
👉 biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...
December 5, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Backyard / small-scale pig farming is one of the drivers behind the spread of major diseases such as #ASF. #Biosecurity is one of the only tools available to reduce these risks. Yes also in backyard farming you can improve biosecurity. Do you want to know how? check biocheckgent.com/en/questionn...
Pig backyard/small-scale | Biocheck.UGent
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December 5, 2024 at 8:55 AM
did you know that #broilers are treated on average 60-75% of their lifetime with #antibiotics not even taking into account the use of antimicrobial growth promotors. for more info read our most recent paper www.mdpi.com/3073472
Quantification of Antimicrobial Use on Commercial Broiler Farms in Pakistan
Pakistan has a large, intensive broiler production industry, where antimicrobials are extensively used for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Monitoring antimicrobial use (AMU) at the farm le...
www.mdpi.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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The UN projects that Africa’s population will double by 2070
November 29, 2024 at 4:40 PM