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BETTER - COST ACTION CA20103
The BETTER COST Action will evaluate how biosecurity is currently used and will use participative approaches to understand motivators and barriers for biosecurity implementation.
ABOUT
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Biosecurity is of paramount importance to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens and, consequently, to preserve the health of farmed animals.
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The overall aim of the Action is to reduce the risk of infectious disease introduction and spread by improving the implementation of biosecurity measures in animal production systems.
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Nowadays, health and welfare, safety and sustainability are crucial elements for ensuring the future of livestock production
STRUCTURE
WG1
The first working group will address how biosecurity measures are applied in Europe and neighbouring countries, and will identify ways for improvement, especially in production systems where there is a lower level of implementation or in settings where biosecurity is more challenging to carry out.
WG2
In the second working group, the Action aims to scale-up the knowledge and experience of different types of stakeholders. This is highly relevant as any training or communication strategies for end-users should be based not only on science but also on the understanding of why stakeholders behave the way they do.
WG3
The third working group will focus on identifying the existing methods used to evaluate biosecurity. At present, methodologies are diverse and have not been compared comprehensively. Such methods can be useful as educational tools and for developing skills in risk-based prioritisation as well as to provide quantitative goals and benchmarks which can be used to position the farm with respect to others.
WG4
The fourth working group aims to increase the number of professionals, such as veterinarians and farmers, trained in biosecurity and to develop guidelines and good practices for evidence-based effective communicative strategies for different stakeholders. This is a relevant challenge due to the lack of formal education on this issue.
NEWS
The Horizon Europe Biosecure project is working to equip decision-makers in livestock farming with the knowledge and tools to implement evidence-based, cost-effective, and sustainable biosecurity...
This course was developed by the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) in collaboration with the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and...
Abstract submission for the First Conference on Animal Biosecurity organized between the World Animal Biosecurity Association (WABA) and the COST Action BETTER in Barcelona (Spain)...
Our next General Meeting will take palce in Skopje (North Macedonia) the next 4th and 5th of January! Meeting venue: Skopje Marriott Hotel More Info: Meeting...
Invitation f or External Experts Eu Partnership In Animal Health and Welfare Expert Network On Biosecurity Research Priorities The main aim is to create a...
The World Animal Biosecurity Association (WABA), is currently a project. The aim is to formally create WABA by the end of 2024. Here is the...
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COST Action BETTER welcomes research-active scientists working in the field.
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COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.
The BETTER COST Action CA20103 will evaluate how biosecurity is currently used and will use participative approaches to understand motivators and barriers for biosecurity implementation.
MoU – 043/21
CSO Approval date: 25 May 2021
Start date: 21 October 2021
End date: 20 October 2025
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