We are pleased to share some exciting news featured in the recent WPSA (World’s Poultry Science Association) newsletter. This newsletter, widely read by thousands of poultry researchers and industry stakeholders, highlights the successful collaboration between WPSA and EAAP (European Federation of Animal Science) at the 75th EAAP Annual Meeting. The...
The Success of the 75th Annual EAAP Meeting in Florence
The 75th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) was nothing short of a success. Held in the heart of Florence, the event gathered around 2,000 participants, all united by their shared passion for advancing animal science. With 98 scientific sessions packed into the agenda, the event...
Reference database for cattle breed images
The FAO Division for Animal Production and Health is currently developing an AI-based software application to help identify cattle breeds in the field. The accuracy of the results will depend on the quantity and quality of the breed images. A large number of images per breed are required to train...
Distribution of honeybee mitochondrial DNA haplotypes in an Italian region where a legislative act is protecting the Apis mellifera ligustica subspecies
Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758, commonly known as the western honeybee or simply honeybee, is a highly polytypic managed pollinator species. About 30 honey bee subspecies have been described thus far, originally spread throughout its native regions, which include Europe, Africa and Western Asia1,2,3,4. Local honeybee populations and subspecies are considered well...
Celebrating the Election of Three New EAAP Council Members
The election by the General Assembly of three new Council members marks an exciting chapter for the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). Nikolaj Ingemann Nielsen from Denmark, with his strong background in animal science and the livestock industry, brings a wealth of experience and practical knowledge to the team....
Transforming aquaculture with insect-based feed: restraining factors
The use of insects as a sustainable protein source for animal feeds, particularly in aquaculture, dates back to the 1930s, but gained significant traction in the 1980s. While fishmeal dominated the feed industry for many years, overfishing and rising demand for aquaculture protein have led to a search for alternatives...
Passing the Torch: Isabel Casasús Hands Over EAAP Presidency to Joël Berárd
The European Federation of Animal Science at the recent Annual Meeting in Florence witnessed the passing of leadership from Isabel Casasús to the new President, Joël Berárd. Isabel's four-year tenure was marked by significant challenges, particularly as she assumed her role during the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite...
Greenhouse gas emissions in US beef production can be reduced by up to 30% with the adoption of selected mitigation measures
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from beef production in the U.S. are highly variable across different regions and stages of the supply chain, making targeted mitigation difficult. Using spatial life cycle assessment methods, researchers have quantified emissions and identified 42 practices that could reduce GHGs by up to 30%. The grazing...
Gratitude to Our Sponsors and Industry Partners: Strengthening Collaboration at the 75th EAAP Annual Meeting
We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the sponsors and industries whose unwavering support and cooperation made the 75th EAAP Annual Meeting a success. Your presence truly enriched the event, and without you, it would have been a very different experience. We would especially like to thank the...
EAAP Workhop: “Insect Genetic IMProvement, IMPlementation, IMPact”
EAAP is happy to invite you to its new workshop dedicated to "Insect Genetic IMProvement, IMPlementation, IMPact" that will be held in Athens (Greece), on 29th -31st January 2025 Detailed information and registration are available here: https://insectimp.eaap.org/