The 76th EAAP Annual Meeting – Innsbruck, Austria, August 25

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Submission deadline: March 1^st, 2025

Ladies and Gentlemen,

on behalf of the organizing committee and the entire community of the Austrian Association for Animal Science and Production I am happy and honored to welcome you to the 76^th annual meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, which will be held in Innsbruck on August 25^th -29^th, 2025. The overarching theme of the congress is “Future-proof livestock farming”.

Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, is nestled in a breathtaking Alpine panorama. The city combines nature, culture, science, and business, blending traditional customs with modern innovations. Innsbruck promotes diversity and has a high quality of life, with clear air, pure water, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The city’s economy is strong, and its universities are renowned and rich in tradition, keeping the city vibrant with over 35,000 students.

Austria is renowned for their diverse and high-quality agricultural products. The region around Innsbruck is particularly famous for its dairy products, with about 35 to 40% of the agricultural production value coming from the milk industry. This sector includes around 4,200 farms that produce approximately 350,000 tons of milk annually. The region also boasts 44,300 dairy cows, 2,376 sheep, and 6,075 goats, all contributing to the rich dairy heritage of the Tyrol.

Tiroler Bergkäse is a protected designation of origin for a traditionally produced, matured hard cheese made from the milk of cows that graze in the Tyrolean mountains. Similarly renowned are the Tyrolean bacon specialties, which acquire a distinctive aroma through the unique climate and traditional smoking process. Additionally, the Tyrol is known for its direct marketing of agricultural products, with over 4,000 farms selling their produce directly to consumers through various channels such as farmers’ markets, farm shops, and home delivery services.

In addition, Austria is renowned for the quality of agricultural products, like beef, grains, and wines. The country’s beef industry is an important part of its agricultural landscape. In addition to livestock, Austria also produces a variety of high-quality grains such as wheat, barley, and corn that are crucial to the nation’s food production.

Beyond meat and grains, Austria’s winemaking tradition dates back centuries, with renowned wine regions like Lower Austria, Burgenland, and Styria producing world-class vintages like the famous Grüner Veltliner. These diverse agricultural products highlight the breadth and excellence of Austria’s food and beverage industries. Some of these production and marketing systems will be subject of technical visits organized at the end of the technical session.

Welcome to Innsbruck!
President
Josef Wiesböck