ELV and EAAP: Partnering for Science-Based Info

European Livestock Voice has relaunched its interview series with a new collaboration involving the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), starting with a conversation with its Secretary General, Andrea Rosati. An expert in animal genetics, Rosati has led EAAP for over two decades and brings a deep academic and technical background, having previously studied in the US, worked with Italian breeders and DNA labs, and served as Secretary General of ICAR.

Founded in Paris in 1949, EAAP is a scientific network with over 6,000 members across 35 countries, including some outside the EU. It primarily includes researchers, technicians, and professors working in livestock science.

In this first ELV/EAAP video chat, Rosati highlights the complementarity between EAAP and ELV, noting that while EAAP generates robust scientific knowledge, ELV excels at public communication. Together, they aim to make scientific data more accessible, particularly in contexts where misinformation about livestock farming is prevalent. This partnership seeks to contribute by bringing evidence-based perspectives to policy, media, and public discourse.

EAAP’s mission includes supporting more efficient and sustainable farming practices, promoting animal welfare, and addressing misinformation. Rosati stresses that unscientific narratives can damage political decisions, funding, and regulation. Collaborating with ELV offers a way to counter this with credible information.

Best known for its annual international congress—held in cities such as Porto, Lyon, Florence, and this year, Hamburg—EAAP also organises thematic workshops on topics ranging from insect protein to AI in animal production. The organisation publishes four journals (including Animal Frontiers, where the Dublin Declaration and the Denver Call for Action papers have been published), a bi-weekly newsletter, and participates in multiple EU-funded projects.

It also invests in industry collaboration through its “Industry Club” and nurtures future talent via its “Young Club” for researchers under 38. This group is integrated into EAAP’s activities and governance and benefits from scholarships and networking events.

In this interview, Andrea Rosati concludes on an optimistic note about the EAAP–ELV partnership, describing it as a crucial step toward stronger, science-driven communication amid significant challenges for European livestock farming. And we agree with him.