Topic 2015
How to implement Precision Livestock Farming? How could research contribute to on-farm practice? And how could supply and demand influence the development and the use of PLF?
PLF is the management of livestock farming by continuous automated real-time monitoring/controlling of production/ reproduction, health and welfare of livestock. Bringing research to practice will become increasingly important in research projects.
During the ATF-EAAP special session (31 August 2015), participants were challenged to discuss with researchers, the agrochain industry, representatives of the European Commission and other experts how research contributes to on-farm practice and how supply and demand influence the development and the use of PLF.
This Special Session aimed to contribute to the understanding of the role of demand and supply actors in the PLF chain and their interaction with scientists in innovation and the application of PLF into practice processes.
This special session at the EAAP annual meeting was followed by the 5th ATF seminar on the theme “A transatlantic perspective on visions and strategic research agenda for animal productions in Europe and the USA“.
3th ATF-EAAP special session
31 August 2015
Since 2013, the ATF-EAAP Special Session during the EAAP Annual Meeting aims to bring together animal science with practice of animal production and connect researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and societal organisations. Every year, a different topic is addressed during this session.
Welcome and introduction, by Martin Scholten, ATF President, & Philippe Chemineau, EAAP President
PLF:Opportunities for herd management, by E. Koenen, CRV
PLF from a food-chain perspective, by I. Andonovic, Silent Herdsman Ltd
Precision Livestock Farming in farmers practice, by F. Abeni, CREA
Bright Farm by Precision Livestock Farming (part 1), by D. Berckmans, KU Leuven
Bright Farm by Precision Livestock Farming (part 2), by D. Berckmans, KU Leuven
EU policies & Precision Livestock Farming, by I. Boot, European Commission
5th ATF seminar
17 November 2015 – Brussels, Belgium
Welcome and introduction, by Martin Scholten, President of the Animal Task Force
Vision from the FAO: Introduction to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook, 2014, by A. Mottet, FAO
Vision from the USA: Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability, 2014, by B. Goldstein, University of Pittsburg
Vision from Europe: The role of animal research in a climate smart and sustainable global food and nutrition security, by F. Federley, MEP
Global challenges for animal production, role of R&I, by J.-C. Cavitte, European Commission, DG Agri
The role of animal research to support a climate smart, sustainable nutrition security in a circular bioeconomy, by S. Butler, Teagasc
How to implement Precision Livestock Farming? Looking back at ATF/EAAP Special Session on PLF (part 1), by D. Berckmans, KU Leuven
How to implement Precision Livestock Farming? Looking back at ATF/EAAP Special Session on PLF (part 2), by D. Berckmans, KU Leuven