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Data-driven control and prioritisation of non-EU-regulated contagious animal diseases

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DECIDE in brief

Farmers, veterinarians and other animal health managers in the livestock and aquaculture sectors need reliable data and practical tools to monitor, assess and control contagious animal diseases that are not regulated by the European Union. These endemic diseases can reduce the performance efficiency of livestock farming by an estimated 10-15%, causing financial losses, affecting animal welfare and reducing the sustainability of animal production.

Over five years, DECIDE, the Horizon 2020 project, brought together 20 partners from 11 European countries to combine veterinary epidemiology, diagnostics, data science, modelling, economics, animal welfare and social sciences. Together, they developed data-driven approaches and practical decision-support tools to help farmers, veterinarians, researchers, industry stakeholders and authorities monitor disease, assess risks and evaluate control options.

As DECIDE concludes in June 2026, the project leaves behind a wide range of resources for the animal health community. Explore the website to learn more about developed tools, publications, guidance materials and other results that turn animal health data into actionable insights.

Explore the collection of resources

The DECIDE community on Zenodo brings together the project’s open-access research outputs in one accessible and searchable repository, including scientific publications, public deliverables, datasets, presentations and other knowledge resources developed throughout the project. 

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Latest News

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DECIDE Final Event in Brussels concludes five years of progress: from insights to implementation

June 15, 2026

On 10 June 2026, the DECIDE consortium gathered at the University Foundation in Brussels for the project’s Final Event, “From Insights to Implementation”. Around 70 participants from across Europe joined the event, including researchers from different disciplines, veterinarians, animal health authorities, industry representatives and knowledge transfer organisations.

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New innovations and biosecurity solutions showcased at the British Pig & Poultry Fair 2026

April 29, 2026

The British Pig & Poultry Fair, organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), will take place on 13–14 May 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As a leading event for the pig, poultry and egg sectors, the fair brings together industry stakeholders to explore the latest innovations, research developments and practical solutions shaping modern livestock production

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"I will not be satisfied until DECIDE has developed practical tools for livestock farmers and their veterinarians that improve the health and welfare of calves, broilers, piglets and salmon."

Prof. Dr. Gerdien van Schaik
DECIDE Coordinator

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020
research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101000494.