Sustainable Livestock Intergroup

2025-11-27T09:00:00+00:00

2025-11-27T11:00:00+00:00

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Diseases which were once only reported outside of Europe's borders are now more frequently occurring on European soil, and not solely in the continent's southern climes. BTV, FMD, HPAI, ASF, PPR... If you recognise one or more of these acronyms, you're likely also aware of the serious consequences such diseases can have on a farm and its animals. But can the impact of these diseases be limited? And is it always necessary to cull all animals on an affected farm? The EU already has legislation on transmissible animal diseases, which is currently under evaluation. These rules are largely based on international standards, particularly the Terrestrial Animal Health Code of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), first adopted over 50 years ago. But over the past decades, the techniques and technologies available to prevent, diagnose, and contain these diseases have evolved significantly in the EU – so what can be done to future-proof these rules? This event offers an opportunity to discuss whether the main practices governing the management of animal disease outbreaks (biosecurity, vaccination, culling) are still aligned with the latest scientific knowledge and practical capabilities. Additionally, this event aims to address the key question of who should pay for animal disease prevention and management. Programme 10:00 Welcome Speeches MEP Maria GRAPINI – 5 min MEP Alexander BERNHUBER – 5 min MEP Benoît CASSART – 5 min 10:15 I. Opening 10:20 II. What are the stakes with biosecurity, vaccination, and culling practices? Experts in animal health and veterinary science will share their views on topics related to possible responses to animal disease outbreaks. Ilias Chantziaras, Ghent University – What's the current state of biosecurity and disease prevention tools, and how can the EU encourage better uptake? Eric Cardinale, ANSES – Is it really necessary to cull all the animals on an affected farm? Jean-Luc Guérin, INRAe – "Free with vaccination" status: utopia or concrete possibility? 11:00 III. Exchange of views with MEPs Discussion with invited speakers: Mr Francisco Reviriego Gordejo – DG SANTÉ (remote) Montserrat Arroyo Kuribreña, World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Anne-Catherine Dalcq, Wallonia Minister for Agriculture 11:45 Conclusion Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare (remote) Speakers Ilias CHANTZIARAS Chair of Biosecurity of Animal Production Ghent University Eric CARDINALE Scientific Director for Animal Health and Welfare French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) Jean-Luc GUÉRIN Professor in Poultry Medicine and Director of Host-Pathogens Interactions Unit National Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment Research (INRAe) Francisco REVIRIEGO GORDEJO Head of Unit for Animal Health Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTÉ), European Commission Montserrat ARROYO KURIBREÑA Deputy Director General for International Standards and Science World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Anne-Catherine DALCQ Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Wallonia, Belgium ⭐ European Commissioner Olivér VÁRHELYI European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare European Commission

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