1. EAAP 2016 67th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of
Animal Science
Sustainable Food Production:
Livestock’s Key Role
Belfast 29 Aug - 2 Sept 2016

2. Europe’s Largest Animal Science Conference
More than 1200 visiting scientists
Over 1000 presentations from an international line-up of speakers
Excellent opportunity for industry and scientists to meet, exchange ideas and work together to implement new science

3. Plenary Session – Tuesday 30 August
Livestock, land use, global change and food security – The great balancing act. Tim Searchinger WRI, USA
Role of mixed crop and livestock farming systems in ensuring food security – example of SSA. Philip Thornton, ILRI
Role of grassland as an essential resource for future demand and environmental impact. J F Sousanna INRA, Pat Dillon,Teagasc
Potential contribution of livestock to food and nutrition security and ‘one health’ agenda. Ian Givens Reading

4. Leading Science and Innovation
Subjects ranging from genetics and nutrition to management, health and physiology, including:
Key sessions on animal genetics, health and welfare, nutrition, farming systems, dairy, beef and pig production
Livestock's role in feeding the world
Role of grassland in feeding farm livestock
Using genetics to improve nutrient-use efficiency

5. Industry/Sponsor Sessions (1)
Healthy Livestock Products for Healthy Humans.
(Sponsors - Devenish Nutrition Limited).
Succession Planning for European Livestock Farmers.
(Sponsored by Ulster Farmer Union/Young Farmers Club of Ulster/EAAP Cub Club)
Knowledge Exchange – Overcoming the Barriers.
(Sponsors AgriSearch/Teagasc)
Science and Practice of Meat Quality.
(Sponsored by Dunbia Ltd).

6. Industry/Sponsor Sessions (2)
How do Research Funders Identify the Best Research Programmes?
(Sponsored by Agri Food and Biosciences Institute)
Alternative Treatment Strategies to Address the Challenge of
Antimicrobial Resistance.
(Sponsored by Alltech Ltd)
Managing the Food Supply Chain.
(Sponsored by Institute of Food Science and Technology and SafeFood.)

7. An Unforgettable Social Programme
St George's Victorian Market: Cream of Northern Irish Livestock and A Taste of Ulster Food
City Hall Reception
'Professor in a Pub' Treasure Hunt
Titanic Banquet

8. Belfast | Northern Ireland Sustainable Food Production:
EAAP 2016
Belfast | Northern Ireland
29 Aug - 2 September
Sustainable Food Production:
Livestock’s Key Role
Europe’s largest animal science conference
Experience a warm Belfast welcome with fantastic food, music and places to visit
Unforgettable social programme including Titanic Banquet and City Hall Reception