European livestock genomics projects

"Stimulating collaborations within European livestock genomics projects"

A report on the Meeting can be downloaded here

The presentations can be found below:

26-27 September 2011, Albert Borschette Conference Centre (CCAB), Brussels, Belgium

26^th September

Introduction to the meeting. Anne-Sophie Lequarré,DG Research & Innovation, Agriculture.

1. Presentation of the different EC-funded projects on livestock genomics Moderator Anne-Sophie Lequarré

Quantomics From Sequence to Consequence – Tools for the Exploitation of Livestock Genomes. Chris Warkup, Biosciences KTN

3SR Mining genomics information of small ruminants to generate understanding of the genetic basis of phenotypes important to sustainable production and health.  Huw Jones, Biosciences KTN

Nextgen Next generation methods to preserve farm animal biodiversity by optimizing present and future breeding options. Pierre Taberlet, Université Joseph Fourrier

SelSweep Molecular characterization of genetic factors in the pig under selection during speciation, domestication and breeding.Martien Groenen, WageningenUniversity

Lowinputbreed Development of integrated livestock breeding and management strategies to improve animal health, product quality and performance in European organic and ‘low input’ milk, meat and egg production. Gillian Butler, Newcastle University

Robustmilk Innovative and practical breeding tools for improved dairy products from more robust dairy cattle. Mike Coffey, Scottish Agricultural College

Gene2farm Next generation European system for cattle improvement and management. John Williams, Parco Tecnologico Padano, Lodi, Italy

EADGENE_S Integrating key European teams in genomics, bioinformatics, animal health and animal models. Marie-Hélène Pinard van der Laan, INRA

2. Genotype-phenotype association Moderator Marlies Dolezal

Invited speaker: Dorian Garrick, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Iowa State University. Some aspects of genomic prediction research and application being undertaken at Iowa State University

Genotyping and sequencing strategies in Quantomics, Alessandro Bagnato, University of Milan

Genome partitioning of complex diseases, PeterSørensen, Aarhus University

The development and requirements of a Bayesian array, Moshe Soller, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Genotype-phenotype associations in different livestock genomics projects, GeorgiosBanos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

27^th September

3. Bioinformatics tools for mining livestock genomic data Moderator Cédric Notredame

Invited speaker: Paul Stothard, Bioinformatics and Genomics, University of Alberta. Annotating and prioritizing SNPs arising from resequencing projects

Alignment of related mammalian genomes, Javier Herrero, European Bioinformatics Institute

Integrating RNAseq data in livestock genomics studies, Cedric Notredame, Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG). Barcelona

CNV detection in cattle and chicken, Marlies Dolezal, University of Milan

Prediction of polymorphisms effects, Hakim Tafer, University of Leipzig

Comparative and functional annotation of variation, Alessandra Stella, Parco Tecnologico Padano, Lodi, Italy

Nextgen database at EBI, Laura Clarke, European Bioinformatics Institute

Livestock genetics andgenomics, the future from down under, Brian Dalrymple, CSIRO livestock Industries, Queensland

4. Towards industrial applicationModerator Chris Warkup, Biosciences KTN

Using genomic information in a low input breed: first results and prospects, Florence Ytournel, University of Göttingen

A unified approach to genomic selection, Theo Meuwissen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Next generation European system for cattle improvement and management, Trygve R. Solberg, GENO SA

Industrial needs regarding research and transfer of technologies: Between Breed analysis, new phenotypes to collect, etc. Debate animated by Chris Warkup, Biosciences KTN