Transcript - Global Farm Platform

EAAP 2016
67th Annual Meeting of the
European Federation of
Animal Science
Sustainable Food Production:
Livestock’s Key Role
Belfast 29 Aug - 2 Sept 2016
www.eaap2016.org
Europe’s Largest Animal Science Conference
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More than 1200 visiting scientists
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Over 1000 presentations from an
international line-up of speakers
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Excellent opportunity for industry and
scientists to meet, exchange ideas and
work together to implement new science
Plenary Session – Tuesday 30 August
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Livestock, land use, global change and food security – The great
balancing act. Tim Searchinger WRI, USA
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Role of mixed crop and livestock farming systems in ensuring
food security – example of SSA. Philip Thornton, ILRI
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Role of grassland as an essential resource for future demand and
environmental impact. J F Sousanna INRA, Pat Dillon,Teagasc
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Potential contribution of livestock to food and nutrition security
and ‘one health’ agenda. Ian Givens Reading
Leading Science and Innovation
Subjects ranging from genetics and nutrition to
management, health and physiology, including:
• Key sessions on animal genetics, health and welfare,
nutrition, farming systems, dairy, beef and pig production
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Livestock's role in feeding the world
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Role of grassland in feeding farm livestock
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Using genetics to improve nutrient-use efficiency
Industry/Sponsor Sessions (1)
• Healthy Livestock Products for Healthy Humans.
(Sponsors - Devenish Nutrition Limited).
• Succession Planning for European Livestock Farmers.
(Sponsored by Ulster Farmer Union/Young Farmers Club of Ulster/EAAP Cub Club)
• Knowledge Exchange – Overcoming the Barriers.
(Sponsors AgriSearch/Teagasc)
• Science and Practice of Meat Quality.
(Sponsored by Dunbia Ltd).
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Industry/Sponsor Sessions (2)
• How do Research Funders Identify the Best Research Programmes?
(Sponsored by Agri Food and Biosciences Institute)
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Alternative Treatment Strategies to Address the Challenge of
Antimicrobial Resistance.
(Sponsored by Alltech Ltd)
• Managing the Food Supply Chain.
(Sponsored by Institute of Food Science and Technology and SafeFood.)
An Unforgettable Social Programme
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St George's Victorian Market: Cream of Northern Irish
Livestock and A Taste of Ulster Food
City Hall Reception
'Professor in a Pub' Treasure Hunt
Titanic Banquet
EAAP 2016
Belfast | Northern Ireland
29 Aug - 2 September
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Sustainable Food Production:
Livestock’s Key Role
Europe’s largest animal science
conference
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Experience a warm Belfast welcome with
fantastic food, music and places to visit
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Unforgettable social programme
including Titanic Banquet and City Hall
Reception
www.eaap2016.org