Pakistan’s veterinary students, veterinarians, poultry professionals, pig industry experts, farm managers and animal-health technical teams have an important international learning opportunity through the Masterclass Series: Biosecurity in Animal Production.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The program is presented by CID LINES, An Ecolab Company, in collaboration with the Biosecurity Chair in Animal Production at Ghent University, Belgium. The course focuses on improving biosecurity practices at farm level and across the animal production chain.
International Biosecurity Masterclass for Animal Production Professionals
The Biosecurity in Animal Production Chair is a privately funded academic research foundation based at Ghent University. Its work focuses on the study, improvement and practical application of biosecurity measures on farms and throughout the full production chain.
The program covers key livestock sectors including poultry, pigs and cattle, with special relevance for professionals working in disease prevention, farm hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, animal health, food safety and One Health.
Who Should Attend?
- Veterinary students
- Veterinarians
- Poultry industry professionals
- Pig industry technical professionals
- Farm managers and supervisors
- Animal health and biosecurity consultants
- Academia, researchers and technical trainers
- Professionals working in livestock health, food safety and One Health
Key Learning Focus
The masterclass is designed to strengthen science-based understanding of biosecurity, disease prevention, cleaning and disinfection, transport management, internal and external biosecurity, pathogen control, audit systems and compliance culture.
The course also highlights the importance of reducing antibiotic use, controlling zoonotic infections such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, and preventing major epidemic diseases such as avian influenza and African swine fever.
Course Format
- 100% virtual program
- Language: English with subtitles
- Live classes
- Online access platform with username and password
- Free inaugural edition for invited professionals
- Certificate: “Fundamentals of Biosecurity” after completing the full series and passing a written exam
Webinar Schedule
| Webinar | Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Biosecurity | September 17, 2026 |
| 2 | External Biosecurity and Transport Management | October 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Internal Biosecurity, C&D, Technical Science | December 03, 2026 |
| 4 | Species-specific Pathogen Control, Poultry and Pigs | January 14, 2027 |
| 5 | Audit Metrics and Compliance Culture, co-organized by the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe | February 11, 2027 |
International Speakers
The masterclass includes international experts from Ghent University, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Università degli Studi di Padova, École nationale vétérinaire de Toulouse, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Animal Health Ireland.
Why This Matters for Pakistan
Biosecurity is becoming increasingly important for Pakistan’s poultry, livestock and veterinary sectors. Strong farm biosecurity can help reduce disease outbreaks, improve productivity, support responsible antibiotic use and strengthen food safety from farm to table.
For veterinary students and young professionals, this masterclass offers exposure to international expertise and practical biosecurity concepts that are directly relevant to modern animal production systems.
Source: CID LINES, An Ecolab Company | Biosecurity Chair in Animal Production, Ghent University
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