Using science to promote biosecurity – lessons from the First Conference on Animal Biosecurity
24/07/2025
Biosecurity measures are vital for reducing the risk of disease transmission along the livestock value chain. Yet, promoting their adoption remains a global challenge....
EMA-i+: real-time disease reporting to enhance surveillance and early warning systems
23/07/2025
This webinar provided an overview of its Event Mobile Application (EMAi+) tool and support to countries to improve real-time disease reporting and digital surveillance systems...
Introduction to surveillance and early warning systems for actionable information
04/06/2025
Participants explore critical areas such as disease information and data management systems, surveillance design and evaluation, digital tools, risk monitoring and forecasting...
Biosecurity resources for the United States beef industry
22/05/2025
This month’s PMP-TAB webinar featured a presentation about the wide range of biosecurity resources developed to support the beef industry in the United States protect their cattle’s health. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program...
FMD SAT1: Situation update & recommendations for prevention and response in the Near East and beyond
21/05/2025
FMD is one of the most contagious animal diseases and considered of high importance for monitoring and control due to its capacity to rapidly spread across borders affecting large numbers of livestock...
Flexible assessment of biosecurity in small- and medium-scale poultry farms
12/05/2025
Biosecurity measures are essential for mitigating the risk of pathogen introduction and spread in farms. In this presentation, Prof. Nielsen presents a novel approach to assess biosecurity...
Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (2024–2033)
07/04/2025
Achieving sustainable, resilient poultry production systems Join us for the upcoming technical webinar on the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (2024–2033), now released...
What recent highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemics tell us about biosecurity
17/03/2025
This webinar was organized in collaboration with the World Animal Biosecurity Association (WABA). The webinar had two presentations. The webinar had two presentations. The first focused on highly pathogenic avian influenza...
Cost-effective biosecurity: An example in Indonesian cattle feedlots
06/02/2025
This webinar featured a presentation by Ausvet on their efforts to support the beef industry in Indonesia recover in the face of ongoing disease threats. Since 2022, Indonesian feedlots have faced tough challenges in managing and controlling...
The United States dairy industry's approach to animal care and biosecurity
26/11/2024
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program's animal care and biosecurity pillars are presented. FARM Animal Care sets animal care guidelines using the latest research and best management practices...
Impacts of a randomized slaughterhouse hygiene intervention in Western Kenya
23/10/2024
A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 140 slaughter facilities in Western Kenya. The hygiene intervention included training of meat handlers on hygienic practices, provision of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment...
Update on the origin, changing path and response to the 2022-2024 HPAI outbreak in the USA
26/09/2024
This webinar will focus on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak of 2022-2024 in the United States of America and provide global context to the disease in wildlife and wild bird populations...
Making change at the local level: insights from the PMP-TAB pilot to improve biosecurity in Tanzania
29/08/2024
This webinar provides practical insights into the challenges of driving change at the local level to improve biosecurity among small-scale pig farmers in Tanzania. The pilot focuses on a participatory approach that aims to support local stakeholders in the co-creation of a practical and feasible biosecurity checklist...
OFFLU Avian Influenza Matching (AIM) for Poultry Vaccines
30/07/2024
The WOAH/FAO Network of Expertise on Animal Influenza (OFFLU) is organizing a webinar on the Avian Influenza Matching (AIM) for Poultry Vaccines on 10 July. The event will introduce the OFFLU AIM project, provide a technical overview, discuss its limitations, and establish a feedback forum for stakeholders...
Developing gender-sensitive biosecurity plans for smallholder farmers
13/03/2024
This webinar, conducted as part of the Progressive Management Pathway for Terrestrial Animal Biosecurity Community of Practice, showcased the approach taken by FAO to improve veterinary paraprofessional (VPP) services and outreach to female smallholder farmers.
Production of safe beef in Uganda: Who are the actors and what are the governance challenges?
06/02/2024
The webinar showcases the findings of a comprehensive study concerning the elevated levels of microbial contamination and drug residues in beef in Uganda. The presenter is Patrick Okello, Assistant Chief Statistician, Production and Environment Statistics at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics.
Informational Sessions on the new EMA-i version (EMA-i+)
15/01/2024
Developed to ease the real-time disease reporting and support veterinary services, the enhanced version of EMA-i (EMA-i+) integrates a multi-level community-based approach with more customization and user friendliness. The video is an introduction and Demo of this enhanced version of EMA-i+.
Enabling environments for improved One Health communication
20/12/2023
This webinar was held as part of the Progressive Management Pathway for Terrestrial Animal Biosecurity (PMP-TAB) Community of Practice monthly series. It showcases a recent study conducted by FAO concerning the regional One Health information exchange networks that exist in East and West Africa.
Challenges of assessing the impact of biosecurity interventions – towards collective solutions
05/12/2023
Understanding incentives and benefits related to biosecurity is fundamental to encouraging behavioural change and informing decisions on biosecurity program design and implementation. However, understanding and demonstrating impact is not always straightforward.
Developing practical biosecurity interventions for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United Kingdom – the need for collaboration
18/10/2023
This webinar was held as part of the Progressive Management Pathway for Terrestrial Animal Biosecurity (PMP-TAB) Community of Practice monthly series. It showcases the approach taken to successfully develop practical and cost-effective biosecurity interventions in response to the unusual series o...