In early April 2025, the Secretary General of EAAP, Andrea Rosati, visited the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), following an invitation from Mårten Hetta, ViceDean of SLU for External Cooperation. The visit included two of SLU’s campuses, in Uppsala and Umeå. The Uppsala part of the visit focused on...
Celebrating the 2025 EAAP Distinguished Service Awardees
EAAP is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 EAAP Distinguished Service Awards: Isabel Casasús (Spain), Marcello Mele (Italy), and Jean-François Hocquette (France). These prestigious awards are granted by the EAAP Council to honour senior individuals for their exceptional careers and dedicated service to the livestock sector and to...
EAAP and ASAS Prepare Joint Conference in the Azores
Jim Sartin, Chief Executive Officer of ASAS, and Andrea Rosati, Secretary General of EAAP, recently visited Terceira Island in the Azores (Portugal) to meet with local scientists at the University of the Azores and to explore facilities in preparation for an exciting upcoming event: the first-ever joint EAAP/ASAS conference, in...
EAAP Lands on Bluesky!
After launching several social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Threads, EAAP is now also on Bluesky! The new Bluesky account represents another step forward in our commitment to staying connected with the scientific community, professionals, and enthusiasts in the field of animal science. Through this platform, we aim to share updates,...
EAAP Management Meetings in Rome: Strategic Discussions and Planning for the Future
On March 22st, EAAP held a series of important management meetings in Rome, bringing together key decision-makers to shape the organisation’s strategy and future direction. These included the Council meeting, the Scientific Committee meeting, and the annual joint meeting between these two important groups. Throughout these sessions, engaging discussions took...
Shape the Future of Precision Livestock Farming – Take the SENSTARA Survey
The EAAP Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) Study Commission is conducting a survey to improve standards and methodologies for research using PLF technologies. Your input will help refine data collection, analysis, and validation processes, ensuring more reliable and standardized approaches across the sector. SENSTARA (Sensor and Standards Development for Research Activities)...
Finalising the Programme for the 1st EAAP Companion Animals Workshop
The Scientific Committee for the 1st EAAP Companion Animals Workshop recently met remotely to plan the strategy to finalise the event’s scientific programme. Scheduled for May 14th to 16th, the workshop will feature numerous internationally renowned invited speakers. The committee focused on how to craft a comprehensive programme that advances...
27th EAAP Webinar: “Applications of Genomics in Animal Breeding”
The 27th EAAP Webinar titled Applications of Genomics in Animal Breeding will be held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 at 15:00 - 17:00 CET. Organized in collaboration with Neogen®, this webinar will explore the applications of genetics in animal breeding. Moderated by Andrea Rosati, EAAP Secretary General, the session features distinguished speakers including Alessandro...
Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching: AI for Animal Science Conference
Attention all researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in animal science and technology: the deadline for abstract submissions for the Artificial Intelligence for Animal Science conference is fast approaching—Friday, 14 February. This groundbreaking event, the first of its kind dedicated solely to AI applications in animal science, will be held in Zurich...
EAAP Scholarship 2025 – 20 Scholarships for young talented animal scientists
Online applications for EAAP Scholarships are also open! EAAP is happy to provide the same number of scholarships offered last year: this means that up to 20 applicants will receive financial support to attend the next EAAP Annual Meeting in Innsbruck! Only applicants born after September 1st 1987 and nationals of...