European public-private partnership of key stakeholders from industry, farmers & research, promoting R&I for a sustainable animal production sector in Europe.

Brussels, Belgium
Joined November 2012
In 2⃣0⃣2⃣6⃣, our theme is "European livestock farming in a continuously changing world". 2⃣ events: ➡️ Symposium with @EaapLfs & Sheep and Goat Commissions 📍 Hamburg #EAAP2026 (7-11 Sept.) @EAAPofficial ➡️ ATF Seminar 📍 Brussels (25 Nov.) More info 👉 tinyurl.com/ms9cba7h
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Join the #WFO-@FAO session “Farmers' Dialogue: Paving Pathways for Generational Renewal in Agriculture” to explore challenges, opportunities and solutions shaping the future of farming for young farmers. 📅 13 October 2026 ⏰ 17:45–19:00 CEST 📍Ethiopia Room, #FAO HQ #FarmersInAction #WFF2026 @WFOPresident @kenaff_farmers @ColdirettiG @Confagri_ANGA @World_FoodForum
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🆕 We are happy to announce the 2⃣0⃣2⃣7⃣ ATF theme 🥳 "LS2F3S: The role of #Livestock Systems in Safeguarding Food and Feed Security, Safety and Sustainability" 2⃣ events will be organised on that topic in 2027. Details ➡️ animaltaskforce.eu/2026/07/2… Stay tuned 😉
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📢 Programme of the ATF symposium - with @EaapLfs and Sheep & Goat Commissions - is now available: ➡️ animaltaskforce.eu/2026/06/1… 🗓️ 7 September 2026 📍 Hamburg at @EAAPofficial (registration to #EAAP2026 is mandatory) @FAOLivestock @ThanawatTiensin @EUAgri @CITAAragon @INRAE_Intl
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📢 #JobOp 🧰 @FAO is seeking for an Animal Influenza (OFFLU) Specialist in Rome, Italy. 🗓️ Deadline: 14 July 2026 Explore the opportunity and apply: bit.ly/4oKwA8U #ApplyNow #UNJobs #JobOp
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Wanna be part of that symposium at #EAAP2026 @EAAPofficial ? ➡️ Submit your abstract (oral presentation / poster) on omega.eaap.org 👉 Session 4⃣8⃣ European resilient livestock farming systems in a continuously changing world ‼️Abstract submission deadline = 0⃣1⃣ March
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The programme of our symposium with @EaapLfs & #EAAP-S&G is now available 🥳 🗓️ Monday 0⃣7⃣ September 🕰️ 8:30-18:00 (sessions 3 & 16) 📍 Hamburg 🇩🇪 🔎European resilient #livestock farming systems in a continuously changing world ➡️ tinyurl.com/ypnkda5b
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🎥 Watch our expert explain why harmonized AMR surveillance in animals and food is essential, and what the FAO International #AntimicrobialResistance Monitoring system is doing about it. 📖Read the InFARM report: bit.ly/4xq13NE 📃Key highlights: bit.ly/4xDewBR
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Innovation is transforming the future of agrifood systems. 🌍 FAO is recognizing outstanding practices and solutions that advance the #OneHealth approach across agrifood systems Learn more and nominate: bit.ly/4uE7E4A
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📢 The Draft Scientific Program for the 77th EAAP Annual Meeting is now online! The event will take place in Hamburg, from September 7–11. ⏰ Early Bird registration deadline: June 1st! Secure your spot and benefit from discounted fee! 👉 Register at eaap2026.org
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To set up the scene for the upcoming publication: Drivers of supply & demand of terrestrial animal source food, a diverse panel 🧑‍🌾👩‍💼🧑‍🍳🧑‍🔬explores the role of youth in the livestock sector 🗓️ 18 May | 14:00-15:30 CEST 👉 bit.ly/4mIfc3S
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📢 Upcoming #ReLivestock Webinar 🐖The European pig sector faces growing pressure to become more sustainable and resilient. 📅 21 May | 15:00–17:00 CET ✅ Local feeds & by‑products
 ✅ Natural antioxidants
 ✅ Circular solutions 👉 Register:
 ow.ly/rUpK50YRC7N…
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How does livestock shape food security, nutrition & sustainable agrifood systems? Let’s explore it together with civil society voices. Join “Let’s talk with civil society: The role of livestock in agrifood systems and beyond” 📅 4 May | ⏰ 14:00 CEST 👉bit.ly/4sL9aRe
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🎙️Re Livestock Voices – Episode 8 How can precision feeding help reduce the environmental impact of pig production? 🐖Maria Rodriguez (ADA) explains how data driven feeding strategies help optimise feed use and reduce environmental impact. ▶️youtu.be/AMATxzYLXT4
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🏆 EAAP Leroy Award 2026: Giuseppe Bee ! EAAP proudly announces that the 2026 Leroy Award has been awarded to Giuseppe Bee of @agroscope 🇨🇭 👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
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Intrinsic hedonic value, complexity and possibility for action as essential characteristics of a welfare- friendly environment for animals🐮🐷🐔 👌Optimal conditions vary across individuals depending on species, age, & physiological or behavioural traits sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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📢 Last call! @FAO is hiring an Animal Health Officer (Vaccine and Quality Assurance). 📌 Location: Rome, Italy 🗓️ Deadline: 1 May 2026 👉 jobs.fao.org/careersection/f…
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🚨 Registrations are OPEN How do we actually turn research into real change for Europe’s food systems? 16 June 2026 in Brussels ENFASYS & VISIONARY Final Conference 📍 Brussels | 09:00–18:30 🧭 On-site | Hybrid plenary sessions 👉 Register now: visionary-project.eu/events/…
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🐄Predicting heat stress through behaviour 🌡️This #ReLivestock study shows how shade‑seeking behaviour in young dairy cows can help identify heat stress, supporting better management and animal welfare. 🔗ow.ly/2zZE50YKvH4 #PrecisionLivestockFarming #HeatStress
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📢 Join the next EcoGen webinar: Microbiota in Livestock Production Explore how microbes impact animal health, productivity & emissions 🐄 📅 19 May 2026 | ⏰ 10:30–11:30 CEST 💻 Online (Zoom) 👉 Register: lnkd.in/eUCcsegb
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🤝@ThanawatTiensin met with the Animal Task Force leadership to discuss challenges in Europe’s livestock sector - economic, environmental, and policy pressures - while exploring innovation, collaboration, and upcoming joint initiatives.
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HoloRuminant Guidelines Prototocols: Protocol for Rumen Fluid Sampling – Esophageal Tube Sampling 🦠🔬 🧐Have a look here: holoruminant.eu/wp-content/u…
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