Giuseppe Bee received the Prestigious 2026 Leroy Award

The EAAP (European Federation of Animal Science) is proud to announce that the 2026 Leroy Award has been given to Giuseppe Bee, a leading researcher at Agroscope (Switzerland). This award, the highest honour granted by our organization, recognizes scientific excellence and the exceptional contribution made to European animal science throughout an illustrious career. A Leading Authority in Swine Nutrition and Meat Quality, Giuseppe Bee is internationally recognized for his innovative research in the field of monogastric nutrition, with a specific focus on swine. At Agroscope, the Swiss Confederation’s competence centre for agricultural research, Bee has led numerous projects aimed at understanding the complex interaction between nutrition, muscle metabolism, and final product quality. Beyond his unquestionable scientific rigor, the 2026 Leroy Award celebrates Giuseppe Bee’s loyal commitment to EAAP. His active participation in scientific commissions and his dedicated role as a mentor to the next generation of researchers have left a profound mark on the international scientific community. The award will be officially presented during the Plenary Session of the upcoming Annual Meeting, where Dr. Bee will deliver a keynote lecture. Congratulations to Giuseppe Bee on this well-deserved achievement!