2nd International Organic Animal Husbandry Conference in September 2012 in Hamburg

Background

Building on the first IFOAM conference in the US in 2006, farmers and scientists will once again have the opportunity to exchange information and build new partnerships at the 2nd IFOAM International Organic Animal Husbandry. Although organic livestock production has made significant advances over the last few decades, navigating complex regulatory frameworks and dealing with other challenges facing the sector, organic livestock systems will benefit from an exchange at the international level.
This conference will concentrate on health and food safety in organic livestock production systems, marketing trends, innovation in organic livestock production systems and livestock breeding strategies. Key figures from around the world will present the diversity of organic livestock systems, including opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Topics will relate to a wide range of livestock species: cattle, poultry, pigs, small ruminants, fish, bees, rabbits, horses and others.

Venue

The conference will be held in Hamburg, one of the most exciting cities of northern Europe (1.7 million inhabitants), close to the city centre and to the marvelleous atmosphere of the harbour and the Elbe river. September is the best month to visit the city, accomodation in every price category is available.

Call for Papers

All submissions must be in English and adhere to the submission guidelines specified on the right-hand menu of this conference webpage. Authors are requested to submit an A4 paper of one to four pages for selection. Submissions will be reviewed by experts as to the quality of content, authenticity and interest of the topic for a wider audience. Suggested topics are production innovation, product safety and security, social and economic issues, climate change, environmental protection and limited fossil resources. Submissions need not be limited to the thematic foci above and can address one or multiple categories or species of animals. All contributions relevant to the development of the organic sector and innovations based on the Principles of Organic Agriculture will be considered, provided that the contribution fulfills the quality requirements. Everyone engaged in the research and the practice of organic agriculture is welcome to contribute to the conference program. Paper Submissions follow specific guidelines and formats.

Please go to the IFOAM registration page.