As with previous ICQG meetings (last one in Edinburgh in 2012 - http://www.icqg4.org.uk), This will be a virtual event held over two weeks 2/3 to 11/12 November (start dates depend on what time zone you are in). The exciting program for the event, and registration, can be viewed at https://icqg6.org/

Look forward to seeing you all there (virtually).

This BovReg workshop is organized by the CRG (Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona), will be a great opportunity for the animal genomics community to learn how to implement bioinformatics workflows following best practices in terms of computational reproducibility and interoperability using Nextflow. Nextflow has become one of the more popular bioinformatics workflow managers. Its large set of features provide the toolkit to implement fully portable, replicable, scalable workflows in a seamless manner. The workshop will include a Nextflow tutorial and hackathon, Keynote speakers, and contributed talks selected from participants abstracts.

Plenary session: “Responsibility of animal production on climate change”, covering genetics, health and welfare, nutrition, physiology, livestock farming systems, and precision livestock farming in cattle, horse, pig, sheep and goats.

If you are a member of EAAP (which you can become for free if you come from a EAAP member country, otherwise I think it costs an extra 50€ to become a member) registration costs 180€ (or 350 for 3 persons of the same institution).

The conference will be based on prerecorded presentations but also some live sessions, e.g. the Plenary session. The prerecorded presentations will be available both before and after the conference for some time.

Use this link to register: https://meetings.eaap.org/2020-virtual- meeting/

Agriculture species genome conference covering aquaculture, cattle, chicken, horse, pigs, sheep, bioinformatics. Topics range from gene mapping, expression, functions, related bioinformatics, and applications. The PAG will bring together over 2,500 leading genetic scientists and reseachers in plant and animal research, and over than 120 exhibits, 120 workshops, 900 posters and 1500 abstracts.

Abstracts are required by April 1, 2021.

Full papers for proceedings are required by April 1, 2021;

Early registration until April 24, 2021.

Registration capped at 150 people.

Presentations and discussions on large animal genetic engineering applications, procedures and regulations. The summit will bring together reproductive biologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, preclinical and clinical researchers, and animal model developers.

In response to the expanding global population, worldwide climate changes, and dramatic plant and animal genome research occurring in Asia Pacific, the organizers of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference are planning a short version of PAG to be held in Shenzhen, China in 2020.

The Swine in Biomedical Research Conference 2020 is the seventh in the quintessential conference series. Since its inception in 1995, advances from the sequencing of the pig genome to the recent evolution of gene editing technologies have dramatically changed the landscape of porcine models. SBR 2020 marks the coming era of translational research in pigs, that promises to accelerate the discovery and development of clinically relevant therapies and technologies. It aims to foster collaborations between clinicians, biomedical researchers and animal scientists, and spark partnerships with the biomedical industry.

This is the 13th workshop in a series, beginning in 1995, designed to develop and use genomic tools for horses. The meeting is open to scientists interested in developing and using genomic tools for the horse. The goals of the workshop are to share scientific findings among horse researchers, foster collaboration between international horse scientists, and define goals for the horse genome research community

The Conference will be hosted by the University of Lleida. It will be an excellent opportunity to bring together outstanding scientists, policy makers, professionals and students from interdisciplinary animal genetics fields to share the latest developments, meet old friends and form new partnerships.

Sessions:

Improving genetic merit for enhanced efficiency and preserve the biodiversity; Current and emerging health issues for goat production; Goat production systems of the future; Optimization of feeding and nutrition; Environment, climate change and goats; Recent research and current advances in goat products; Market and societal avenues.

Round tables:

Transferring genomic technologies to breeding and commercial farms; The future of goat skin and fibre production; Gender considerations in goat farming and processing; Best practices for national goat associations; An update on the control / eradication of epizootic diseases.

Workshops:

Agro-tourism and goat farming – sustainability of rural areas; Post anthelmintic era: how to implement the concept of integrated control to gastrointestinal parasites? Models and tools for development and transfer of appropriate technology to small and resource-limited farms.

The WFC Steering Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the World Fisheries Congress to September 2021 (dates to be announced).

▪ To share the latest world-class research on genetics and genomics for increasing efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture.

▪ To discuss strategies and results for the integration of novel genomic tools in aquaculture breeding and production.

▪ To provide a forum for the industry and academy to learn from each other from the latest developments and applications of genetics and genomics.

▪ To examine the past and present of aquaculture genetics for envisioning future challenges and opportunities in the field.

This is the premier conference for researchers and professionals involved in genetic improvement of livestock. Delegates from around the world gather every four years to attend the scientific program and to network with colleagues. This 11th WCGALP builds on previous successful congresses in Madrid (Spain, 1974 and 1982), Lincoln (USA, 1986), Edinburgh (UK, 1990), Guelph (Canada, 1994), Armidale (Australia, 1998), Montpellier (France, 2002), Belo Horizonte (Brazil, 2006), Leipzig (Germany, 2010) and Vancouver (Canada, 2014).

Will be held in conjunction with the International Committee of Animal Recording (ICAR) annual conference, and the Interbull Annual Conference.