The Animal Task Force is happy to organise a one-day symposium with the EAAP Commissions on “Livestock Farming Systems” and “Sheep & Goat”.

During the EAAP annual congress

Where: Hamburg, Germany

When: Monday 07 September 2026

The symposium will be a mix of invited speakers and submitted papers.

This topic aims to address the consequences of several factors in building resilient livestock systems, including land and water shortage, extreme heat for livestock farming and related operations, feed and food security/safety as well as lack of farmers to ensure future food production, social demands and how to minimise these impacts.

The theme also intends to explore the implications for the upstream and downstream sectors, such as animal feeding, breeding and medicines, food processors… involving all sectors, including industry (milk processors, slaughterhouses, feed companies).

How can Europe’s livestock sector redefine its role and earn public trust while delivering sustainability and food security in an increasingly fragmented world?