Welcome to the WCGALP 2010 conference homepage
On behalf of the organizing committee is my honor to welcome you to the 9th World Congress on Genetics applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP). This congress is the premier meeting point for scientists around the world involved in genetic improvement of livestock.
Much has changed in the field of applied livestock genetics over the past 50 years, and certainly over the last 34 years, since the first WCGALP was held in Madrid in 1974.
In the first week of August 2010, we will hear and read about many topics, including the following:
- Species breeding
- Genetics of trait complexes
- Methods and tools
- Genetic improvement programs
- Special topics
The state of the art in quantitative and molecular genetics will be presented, and current knowledge on population genetics and genetic improvement strategies will be updated for each species, in order to discuss future prospects of animal breeding.
In addition there are further reasons for attending the world genetics conference in Leipzig, Germany:
- Committees of renowned scientists and professionals –Georg Erhardt (President, German Animal Science, Committee WCGALP, -Ernst Kalm (Chair of the local organizing committee), -Henner Simianer (Chair of the scientific committee), - Bertram Brenig (President, ISAG)
- Full backing support from science and government agencies
- Hosted in a safe modern city and country in the heart of Europe
- A perfect combination – WCGALP in Leipzig, followed by ISAG in Edinburgh
- Rich heritage of culture, music and the performing arts – Leipzig – Dresden – Potsdam, near Berlin, Gemany’s capital
I personally would like to invite you to participate and enjoy the World Congress in Leipzig in August 2010. We all look forward hosting this event and welcoming you.
Ernst Kalm (Chair)
Institute of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel - Germany
