The countdown has begun for the 77th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), which will take place from 7 to 11 September 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. All details about the event are available on the official conference website. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register as soon...
EAAP Announces 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients
The European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards (DSA). The EAAP Council has selected three distinguished scientists as this year's honourees: Haldja Viinalass (Estonia), Georg Thaller (Germany), and Michael Lee (United Kingdom). Congratulations to Haldja, Georg and Michael! The Distinguished Service Award is presented...
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...
EAAP-ASAS Joint Conference in the Azores: Scientific Program Now Available!
Anticipation is building for one of the most important international events of the year: the EAAP-ASAS Joint Conference, taking place in the stunning Azores Islands from April 19th to 21st, 2026. This landmark event, born from the synergy between the European Federation of Animal Science and the American Society of Animal Science, will focus...
The Future of Animal Nutrition at the 1st Feed Additives Academy by EAAP and Dox-al
The animal nutrition market is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve has never been more crucial. EAAP and Dox-al are pleased to announce the 1st Feed Additives Academy, the premier event dedicated to professionals ready to anticipate regulatory trends and lead proactive innovation in the sector. The event will be held on...
A pan-genome–based sequencing framework for genotype imputation and breeding applications
Pan-genome approaches are increasingly recognized as a solution to the limitations of linear reference genomes in genetically diverse populations. This webinar presents a cost-effective sequencing-based framework for genotype imputation, quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and breeding support, with a focus on applications in agricultural genomics. The approach integrates pan-genome graph representations with...
NOVUS Releases Global Soybean Data, Highlights Risk Hidden in Poultry and Swine Diets
CHESTERFIELD, MO – Soybean meal is a mainstay of poultry and swine diets worldwide but variability in soybean quality creates hidden risks, both nutritionally for the animals and economically for producers. A new white paper from NOVUS draws on more than a decade’s worth of data to explain why trypsin inhibitor...
Meet the EAAP Industry Club: A Conversation with CJ BIO
A new initiative has been launched to recognize and highlight companies driving innovation, research excellence, and sustainability across the livestock and animal science sectors. This series will feature conversations with industry leaders who are shaping the future of animal nutrition, health, welfare, and environmental stewardship. The series begins with an exclusive...
Short- and long-distance transport: health, survival and growth of preweaned dairy and dairy-beef cross calves
This retrospective observational study investigated the impact of transport duration—ranging from thirty minutes to twenty-four hours—on the survival, health, and weight gain of over 390,000 dairy and dairy-beef cross calves. Transported at an average age of just over three days, the calves demonstrated a very low initial mortality rate of 0.015% upon arrival at...
New Dates Announced for the 1st World Conference on Animal Fiber Production
Please be advised of an important update regarding the 1st “World Conference on Animal Fiber Production”. Originally scheduled for June, this landmark event has been officially rescheduled and will now take place from October 26 to 31, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China. Organized under the patronage of the World Association of Animal Production (WAAP)...