Yves Van der Stede
@yvesvanderstede.bsky.social
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
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📢 Just published | Our latest report confirms that transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) occur at very low levels in the EU in 2024.
🎬 Watch the animation to find out more about TSE and its impact in the EU.
📖 Learn more: link.europa.eu/MR6JMB
#TSE #FoodSafety @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social
🎬 Watch the animation to find out more about TSE and its impact in the EU.
📖 Learn more: link.europa.eu/MR6JMB
#TSE #FoodSafety @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📢 Just published | Our latest report confirms that transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) occur at very low levels in the EU in 2024.
🎬 Watch the animation to find out more about TSE and its impact in the EU.
📖 Learn more: link.europa.eu/MR6JMB
#TSE #FoodSafety @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social
🎬 Watch the animation to find out more about TSE and its impact in the EU.
📖 Learn more: link.europa.eu/MR6JMB
#TSE #FoodSafety @efsa-biohaw.bsky.social
💻 New IT Opportunity! #EFSA is seeking partners to help develop the Animal Welfare Data Hub 🐄🐖
🧠 Collaboration with #EUPAHW.
🕒 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
💶 Value: €500,000
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/Ax8q50Xo138
#DataHub #DigitalInnovation #AnimalHealthAndWelfare #EUProjects #Research
🧠 Collaboration with #EUPAHW.
🕒 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
💶 Value: €500,000
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/Ax8q50Xo138
#DataHub #DigitalInnovation #AnimalHealthAndWelfare #EUProjects #Research
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
💻 New IT Opportunity! #EFSA is seeking partners to help develop the Animal Welfare Data Hub 🐄🐖
🧠 Collaboration with #EUPAHW.
🕒 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
💶 Value: €500,000
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/Ax8q50Xo138
#DataHub #DigitalInnovation #AnimalHealthAndWelfare #EUProjects #Research
🧠 Collaboration with #EUPAHW.
🕒 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
💶 Value: €500,000
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/Ax8q50Xo138
#DataHub #DigitalInnovation #AnimalHealthAndWelfare #EUProjects #Research
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🚀 Today @efsa.europa.eu and @ecdc.europa.eu are launching the VectorNet Data Portal which uses GBIF Hosted Portal infrastructure!
This portal supports increased discovery, access and appropriate use of data on vector occurrences in Europe! 🦟
🔗gbif.link/vectornet
This portal supports increased discovery, access and appropriate use of data on vector occurrences in Europe! 🦟
🔗gbif.link/vectornet
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🚀 Today @efsa.europa.eu and @ecdc.europa.eu are launching the VectorNet Data Portal which uses GBIF Hosted Portal infrastructure!
This portal supports increased discovery, access and appropriate use of data on vector occurrences in Europe! 🦟
🔗gbif.link/vectornet
This portal supports increased discovery, access and appropriate use of data on vector occurrences in Europe! 🦟
🔗gbif.link/vectornet
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💬 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
📚 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
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
💬 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
📚 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
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
📢 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
📌 29 Sept – Fur animals (mink, foxes, raccoon dogs, chinchillas)
👉 link.europa.eu/dfmpTP
📌 2 Oct – Beef cattle
👉 link.europa.eu/NqBXKJ
September 18, 2025 at 6:02 AM
📢 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
📌 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 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
August 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
# 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
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
August 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Save the date!! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of beef cattle | EFSA
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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
August 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Save the date!! www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we... Webinar on welfare of animals kept for fur production | EFSA
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
🦊 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
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
Welfare of animals kept for fur production
europa.eu
July 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🦊 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
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
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
📢 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
🦦 Mink | 🦊 Foxes | 🦝 Raccoon dogs | 🐹 Chinchillas
Read more: 👉 europa.eu/!WFYn9F & infographic 👉 europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #EFSA #FurFarming
July 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📢 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
🦦 Mink | 🦊 Foxes | 🦝 Raccoon dogs | 🐹 Chinchillas
Read more: 👉 europa.eu/!WFYn9F & infographic 👉 europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #EFSA #FurFarming
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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
#EFSA_EU just released. What to focus on to improve their welfare. 📊 europa.eu/!TnBJmy
📘 Full opinion → europa.eu/!3bp96m
#BeefCattle #AnimalWelfare #EFSA_EU
July 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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
#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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🐄 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
#AnimalWelfare #BeefCattle #EFSA_EU
July 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🐄 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
#AnimalWelfare #BeefCattle #EFSA_EU
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
🐮 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
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
Welfare of beef cattle on farm
europa.eu
July 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🐮 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
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
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
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
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
February 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
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
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
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
summarising recommendations of @efsa.europa.eu scientific opinions on the #transport of #animals Read all the details 👉 europa.eu/!qPn7nB
#AnimalWelfare
January 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
summarising recommendations of @efsa.europa.eu scientific opinions on the #transport of #animals Read all the details 👉 europa.eu/!qPn7nB
#AnimalWelfare
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
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
europa.eu/!c9XhRJ
January 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
europa.eu/!c9XhRJ
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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
see details 👉www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajourn...
#AnimalWelfare @efsa-animals.bsky.social @efsa-animals.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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
see details 👉www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajourn...
#AnimalWelfare @efsa-animals.bsky.social @efsa-animals.bsky.social
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🚨 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.
January 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 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.
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
🐴 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
👉 bit.ly/3EbOP4h
January 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🐴 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
👉 bit.ly/3EbOP4h
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
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
👉 bit.ly/42qF786
January 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
👉 bit.ly/42qF786
Reposted by Yves Van der Stede
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
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
January 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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
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
"We’ve migrated our X account @Animals_EFSA 🐾✨
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Stay connected for expert insights and updates! 🌍💙
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Follow us on our new account for all things #AnimalHealth, #AnimalWelfare, #Zoonoses & #Biohazards:
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"We’ve migrated our X account @Animals_EFSA 🐾✨
Follow us on our new account for all things #AnimalHealth, #AnimalWelfare, #Zoonoses & #Biohazards:
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Follow us on our new account for all things #AnimalHealth, #AnimalWelfare, #Zoonoses & #Biohazards:
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Stay connected for expert insights and updates! 🌍💙
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🌍🐾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!🌱✨
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!🌱✨
December 6, 2024 at 2:16 PM
🌍🐾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!🌱✨
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!🌱✨