Symposium 'The Role of Ruminants in Sustainable Diets'

On June 21st, the Belgian Association of Meat Science and Technology (BAMST) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) are bringing together various experts to discuss “The role of ruminants in sustainable diets” in Brussels, Belgium. During this scientific outreach, high-level international speakers will report on the latest science to correctly assess the nutritional and environmental implications of ruminant livestock.

This event aims at attracting an international audience of stakeholders and organizations that are active in the livestock sector, food and environmental policies or related activities. The speakers will discuss topics like the facts and fiction around livestock and its environmental impact, methane reduction strategies for cattle, and why methane should be treated differently compared to other greenhouse gases, the sustainability of meat and dairy and whether or not livestock is essential for food and resource security and climate change reduction.

For more information visit the event website.