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/
Why is welfare pork so expensive?
Specialty pork products, offering benefits like higher animal welfare, reduced antibiotic use, and lower environmental impact, also present a business opportunity for producers and retailers by appealing to consumers willing to pay a premium. However, the higher costs of producing niche pork and limited consumer willingness to pay may hinder...
25th EAAP Webinar: “Beekeeping Today”
The 25th EAAP Webinar: "Beekeeping Today", will be held on Tuesday, November 12th 2024 at 15:00 Central European Time. The first presentation will be given by Gerardo Caja Lopez , Group UABee, from “Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona” (Spain) on the EU’s current beekeeping panorama and horizon 2030: strengths and weaknesses. Nicola Bradbear from “Bees for...
The Welcome and Award Ceremony
The Welcome and Award Ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 1st, at 18:15-20:00 in the Auditorium of Palazzo dei Congressi. This ceremony marks the official opening of the conference and provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by members of our scientific community and by...
MSPB: a longitudinal multi-sensor dataset with phenotypic trait measurements from honeybees
Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are vital for pollination and biodiversity, but beekeepers face challenges in monitoring their colonies, traditionally relying on manual inspections that are time-consuming and disruptive. With rising colony losses due to stressors like pesticides and climate change, continuous monitoring is essential. To address this, automated beehive monitoring systems...
Exciting New EAAP App Now Available!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new EAAP App! This innovative application is designed to enhance your experience with all EAAP services, providing seamless access through your smartphone. With the EAAP App, you are stepping into a vibrant social network tailored for professionals like you. This platform...