Bernard Van Goethem

Met with @PresidentCYP Nikos Christodoulides and Minister @riapan82 to discuss the response to foot-and-mouth disease in 🇨🇾. The 🇪🇺 stands in solidarity & will back all the efforts to contain the disease, protect farmers and the economy. You can count on our full support.

Today we launched TraceMap, a new AI-powered tool to strengthen 🇪🇺 food safety. It will help authorities detect food fraud, track risks across supply chains and respond faster to food safety alerts - providing stronger protection for both EU farmers and consumers. @EU_Commission

Today in Antwerp @PortofAntBruges, I visited one of the EU’s key Border Control Posts and witnessed inspections of products of animal origin. These checks are essential to ensure that imports comply with our strict food safety and animal & plant health standards.

At the @PortofAntBruges today, I visited one of the EU’s key Border Control Posts. From risk checks to physical inspections, this work helps ensure that imports meet our high 🇪🇺 food safety, animal & plant health standards. 🎥 A glimpse of the visit ⬇️ @AFSCA_Conso

Today we held the 1st Standing Group of Experts meeting on PPR and SGP in Europe, online. As the Secretariat of the Regional GF-TADs initiative, we brought experts and partners together to strengthen regional coordination for controlling and eradicating PPR and Sheep and Goat Pox

Foot-and-mouth disease is one of the most devastating livestock diseases - threatening animal health, farmers’ livelihoods and food security. The @EU_Commission is fully supporting Cyprus: ➡️EUVET experts are on the ground ➡️529,000 vaccine doses arrive in Larnaca on Saturday

Europe faces unprecedented level of animal disease outbreaks. My message to the EP Sustainable Livestock Intergroup: science-based rules, swift action and strong coordination are the best protection for our farmers and economy.

A major step to stop illegal pet trade in Europe. New EU rules will bring strict traceability, trained caretakers and clear welfare standards for dogs and cats. Stronger protection, fewer loopholes. More details ⤵️ ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

🎉 The 1st GF-TADs Regional Conference opened today in Belgrade 🇷🇸 & online! Opened by our @BudimirPlavsic, with opening remarks by Dr Madhur Dhingra (FAO), Dr Baba Soumaré (WOAH, DDG), @VanGoethemB (President GF-TADs Europe) and 🇷🇸 Mr Predrag Rojević (State Secretary, Serbia).

Global coordination committee to fight African Swine Fever: sharing experience and know-how will remain key in global eradication #GFTAD #WOAHGS

#WOAHSG : follow up of the information on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) given at the #GFTAD webinar: FMD was eradicated from Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Full transparency in the EU.

#WOAHGS : advocating for eradicating Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) at global level by ensuring political commitment.

Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi addressing the audience of #WOAHGS, in particular to support the key use of vaccination in strategic, targeted and specific cases, as was done in the European Union. @EU_Health @WOAH_Europe

Opening ceremony of the World Organisation for Animal Health: Susana Pombo, President of WOAH, chief veterinary officer of Portugal launching a week of discussion in front of ministers and delegates from all over the globe. #WOAHGS

GFTAD for Europe: report of activities on African Swine Fever, rabies, HPAI, LSD, PPR and Foot and Mouth Disease in the region since 2024. Coordination between all is key. #WOAHGS

WOAH: report on the animal health situation in the EU. Transparency and notification is key for trading partners.

Foot and mouth disease is one of the most devastating livestock diseases. 🇭🇺 Minister @DrNagyIstvn1 informed on the current status. The EU supports all affected Member States financially and with technical expertise.

💉 A successful high-level conference today highlighted the power of vaccination in preventing many transboundary animal diseases. Guest speakers pointed out the need for science-backed vaccination campaigns that support, not hinder, safe international trade. ✌️ Thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions!

#G7 chief veterinary officer (CVO) forum discussing zoning and biosecurity as the cornerstone in tackling animal diseases spread and safe trade in animal commodities.

The 11th Regional Steering Committee of the #GF-TADs for Europe was held on the sidelines of the conference in Samarkand. The members reported activities, agreed to review Terms of Reference and confirmed new composition. Read more: rr-europe.woah.org/en/Projects/gf…