Method for the detection and confirmatory quantification of five nitrofuran metabolite residues in honey using LC-MS/MS ANSES/LMV/25/02 - V1 of October 2025   See also the new method for nitrofurans in the other biological matrices.

Method for the detection and confirmatory quantification of five nitrofuran metabolite residues in biological matrices using LC-MS/MS ANSES/LMV/19/01 - V6 of October 2025   See also the new method for nitrofurans in honey only. 

The Webishop on Depopulation methods in cases of Avian Influenza has been organized on November 6, 2025 morning. ​ The online event focused on the activity conducted by the EURCAW-Poultry-SFA on the depopulation methods used in the European Union during avian influenza outbreaks. ​ ​ It was structured in two parts: ​ 1. A webinar in which EURCAW-Poultry-SFA presented the key deliverables of the depopulation activity, namely an overview of the main depopulation methods used in the European Union and their ranking based on poultry welfare – following the principles of the selection guide developed to help competent authorities choose the most appropriate depopulation method according to the specific context at stake.​ 2. An interactive workshop during which participants reviewed the welfare assessment protocols developed by EURCAW-Poultry-SFA for on-site depopulation operations when non-penetrative captive bolt stunning, whole-house gassing or gassing in gradually-filled containers are used. Participants provided feedback on their validity and feasibility in field conditions.​ ​ A total of 103 participants from 15 EU Member States have participated. ​ ​ The event aimed to help participants understand which depopulation methods should be applied from a welfare perspective depending on the specific context encountered (e.g., depending on the flock size, species at stake, or the available human and technical resources). It also aimed to gather feedback from field actors on the validity and feasibility of the welfare-assessment protocols developed, to ensure that they are usable in practice and applicable across countries despite variations in operating procedures.​   The webinar presentation is available here. 

Our recently published review in English about rabbits describes environmental enrichments in farmed rabbits.    This review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of recent findings on environmental enrichment for breeding does and growing rabbits, focusing on the main categories of enrichment including social, sensory, physical, occupational and nutritional types, and their documented effects on animal welfare, integrating behavioural, physiological, and performance outcomes.    For more information see the rabbits on-farm welfare webpage.

The biennial scientific congress of the GFRA (Global Foot-and-Mouth Disease Research Alliance) was held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from October 21st to 23rd

The European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) for Foot-and-Mouth Disease held its 7th annual workshop in Antwerp, Belgium, on September 30th and October 1st 2025.

The 13th International Congress of the ESVV took place in Portorož, Slovenia, from September 2nd to 5th 2025.

Review of rabies analysis oral route diagnosis and follow-up vaccination carried out in the NRLs in 2024 is now available on the website (under restricted access)!

On 15 October 2025, the four EURCAWs organised an online meeting for the National Reference Centres (NRCs) for Animal Welfare and the National Supporting Bodies (SBs) of Competent Authorities. A total of 41 people attended the meeting. Excluding EURCAW and DG SANTE members, 23 participants from 14 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Sweden and Slovenia) were present. The meeting aimed to facilitate mutual updates between the NRCs/SBs and the four EURCAWs, as well as promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange.   Four National Reference Centres from Italy, Finland, Belgium and France provided updates on their recent activities, including an introduction from the new Scientific Reference Centre for Animal Welfare of Farm Animals (RefWel) in Flanders.   Synergies between NRCS, SBs and EURCAWs were explored using a slido poll and this was followed by Centre-specific workshops to facilitate in-depth discussion of topical issues in animal welfare.   The topics discussed and the presentations can be found in the meeting report here. 

The EURL for Rabies is glad to announce that the next Rabies Workshop will held the 19 and 20 May 2026 in Padua, Italy. It will be a joint event with the OneBAT training, on viruses surveillance in bats, which will take place from 20 to 21 May. Please take note that this Workshop dedicated to NRL will be held on site only.  Save the Date in your agendas!