Avian flu: cases on the decline in Europe, surveillance recommended in view of upcoming season

Europe has recorded the lowest number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in poultry and wild birds since 2019/2020 and the risk to the general public remains low.

EFSA recruits leading scientists to panels for 5-year term

On 1 July 2024, 180 leading experts joined the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) scientific panels for a new 5-year term. EFSA’s experts provide independent scientific advice to protect EU consumers, animals and the environment.

The #PlantHealth4Life campaign is back, bigger and better! Europe unites to support plant health, biodiversity, and the economy

A broad coalition of partners from across Europe have joined forces to launch today the second year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the deep links between plant health and our everyday lives, stimulating citizen action...

On-farm killing of sheep and goats: welfare issues identified

If not effectively stunned, small ruminants such as sheep and goats can experience severe pain and fear during killing. Improvements can be made to this procedure to reduce pain and fear, according to EFSA’s latest opinion on animal welfare.

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Bernhard Url appointed as EFSA Acting Executive Director

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The Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has appointed Dr. Bernhard Url as the Authority’s...

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