Belfast 2016

Sessions

• Session 01. Bioinformatics, quantitative genetics and population genomics with whole genome sequence data
• Session 02. Creating an enduring dairy sector post quota (with ADSA, Erasmus+-ISM+ project, EuroDairy project) – part 1
• Session 03. Feed use efficiency in pigs and chickens
• Session 04. Young scientist competition – Genetics Commission – part 1
• Session 05. Improving the quality and sustainability of beef production (with Cattle Network WG and Livestock and Meat Commission NI) – part 1
• Session 06. Mixed farming systems – does diversity bring any benefits and at what scale?
• Session 07. Challenge session: New legal landscape guiding access and benefit sharing of animal genetic resources
• Session 08. Genomic selection for small ruminants in Europe – how applicable for the rest of the world?
• Session 09. Healthy livestock production through responsible use of antimicrobials
• Session 10. Aquaculture and coastal zone interactions (Aquaculture and coastal fisheries)
• Session 11. Physiological limits of performance due to disproportionate tissue growth
• Session 12. The use of genetics and genomics to improve disease and welfare traits in cattle (with INTERBULL)
• Session 13. Creating an enduring dairy sector post quota (with ADSA, Erasmus+-ISM+ project, EuroDairy project) – part 2
• Session 14. Feed use efficiency in pigs and chickens
• Session 15. Precision breeding: the role of new technologies in enhancing breeding programmes
• Session 16. Improving the quality and sustainability of beef production (with Cattle Network WG and Livestock and Meat Commission NI) – part 2
• Session 17.Livestock research priorities and the global funding challenge (with Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute)
• Session 18.Free communications in pig production
• Session 19.New challenges in environmental assessment: are LCA and ecosystem service assessment frame-works compatible?
• Session 20.Nutritional physiology
• Session 21.Aquafeed and aquabreed
• Session 22. Animal production: the key in a European sustainable circular bio-economy (with ATF)
• Session 23. Award Ceremony and Plenary Session
• Session 24. Breeding and reproduction in livestock systems in 2030 and beyond: how will science bring us there?
• Session 25. Young Train: Innovative research and extension in dairy farming, cattle and products
• Session 26. Alternative treatment strategies to address the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (with Alltech)
• Session 27. Young scientist competition – Genetics Commission – part 2
• Session 28. Dairy and beef production, breeding and health
• Session 29. Novel milk-based phenotypes for use in breeding and management applications in dairy production (with EU GplusE project)
• Session 30. Adaptation of dairy and dual-purpose cattle to harsh environments (with Core-Organic projects: 2-ORG-Cows, Organic Dairy
• Session 31. Sustainable control of pig and poultry diseases (with PROHEALTH
• Session 32. Livestock and climate change: current knowledge and policy challenge (with WAAP)
• Session 33. The future of native horse breeds
• Session 34. Succession planning for European livestock farmers (with Ulster Farmers Union, Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster and EAAP Cub Club)
• Session 35. Advances in genomic selection
• Session 36. Breeding and management aspects of diseases and welfare related traits (with ICAR) – part 1
• Session 37. Healthy livestock products for healthy humans (with Devenish)
• Session 38. Small ruminant mortality: Seeking solutions – genetic and environmental factors that contribute to improved survival
• Session 39. Longevity: a physiological and management perspective
• Session 40. The role of feed evaluation systems in feeding our livestock tomorrow
• Session 41. Multifunctionality of grassland-based livestock farming systems
• Session 42. Application of science to improve the management of stable horses
• Session 43. Design livestock systems to meet health and welfare needs of farm animals
• Session 44. Cattle feeding practices and efficiency
• Session 45. Free communications in genetics; genetic diversity and disease genetics
• Session 46. Breeding and management aspects of diseases and welfare related traits (with ICAR) – part 2
• Session 47. Meat quality; the role of vertical integration (with Dunbia)
• Session 48. Towards 5 ton of pork per sow per year
• Session 49. Beef and dairy products, quality, human health, substitutes, debate (with ADSA)
• Session 50. Genetics of feed efficiency and methane emissions
• Session 51. Animal nutrition contributing to reduced environmental impact
• Session 52. Equine tourism and applying science to maximise rider and horse welfare
• Session 53. Animal behaviour and nutritional requirements
• Session 54. Climate and welfare smart housing systems (with OptiBarn project)
• Session 55.Free communications in genetics
• Session 56. Amazing grazing – part 1
• Session 57. Precision Livestock Farming (PLF): pathways to commercialisation (with EU-PLF project, BSAS & AGRI-EPI Centre UK) – part 1
• Session 58. Creating an enduring dairy sector post quota (with ADSA, Erasmus+-ISM+ project, EuroDairy project) – part 3
• Session 59. Free communications sheep and goat production
• Session 60. Free communications in animal health and welfare
• Session 61. Genetic and environmental factors to understand dysbiosis in the GI tract of pigs (with PiGutNet)
• Session 62. Free communications animal nutrition
• Session 63. Free communications on equine genetics and breeding
• Session 64. KT: Using on-farm research and the multi-actor approach to boost effectiveness of knowledge exchange (with AgriSearch)
• Session 65. Dog breeding
• Session 66. Managing the food supply chain (with Institute of Food Science and Technology)
• Session 67. Free communications in genetics
• Session 68. Amazing grazing – part 2
• Session 69. Precision Livestock Farming (PLF): pathways to commercialisation (with EU-PLF project, BSAS & AGRI-EPI Centre UK) – part 2
• Session 70. Free communications in cattle
• Session 71. Meat and milk quality – highlighting knowledge gaps in the supply chain
• Session 72. Optimising animal nutrition at an integral level: improving health, nutrient use efficiency and product quality
• Session 73. Physiological indicators of animal welfare
• Session 74. Equine aging and end of life