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On March 11, 2025, at the ANCCE (Royal National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders) stand at the Equitania 2025 international fair in Essen (Germany), a dissemination session of the GO HORSEDATA project will take place.

On February 19th at 6:30 pm , the Madrid College of Veterinarians (C. del Maestro Ripoll, 8, 28006 Madrid) will host the presentation of the results of the EQUIGENOM Operative Group, a key project for the application of genomics in the improvement and selection of the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE) and the equine sector in general . This is a project led by the National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (ANCCE) based on the application of genomics in the equine sector. The presentation will feature prominent figures from the livestock sector, as well as experts in genomics and animal production, who will present the advances achieved and the impact that genomic selection will have on the future of the sector. The results to be presented are based on the development of an economical medium-density (MD) chip (array) that simultaneously allows for the analysis of parentage with SNPs, the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, the detection of economically important traits and genomic selection in the PRE. This advance will facilitate the decision-making of breeders regarding the selection of their breeding stock and represents a significant milestone in the genetic and genomic improvement of the Purebred Spanish Horse and the equine sector. Provisional programme 18:30 h. – Opening. Activities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and application of genomic selection in the livestock sector. Ms. Ana Rodríguez Castaño, Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 18:50 h. – Results of the GO EQUIGENOM. Importance of genomics. Impact on the equine sector and future prospects. Mrs. Arancha Rodríguez Sainz de los Terreros and Mr. Pedro Azor Ortiz, technical director and deputy technical director of the PRE Genealogical Book. 19:25 h. – Towards a New Era in Equine Selection: From Phenotype to Genomic Selection with EQUIGENOM. Ms. Mercedes Valera Córdoba, Professor of Animal Production at the University of Seville. 19:45 h. – Closing. Mr. Gabriel Rodríguez Alarcón, Animal Health Key Account Manager, Thermofisher. Mr. José Luis Urquijo y Narváez, president of the Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS). Mr. José Juan...

MELIZA is an international professional meeting for beekeepers, the latest technological advances, food, machinery, clothing, etc. A unique event where the different sectors of beekeeping can show their products, carry out practical demonstrations of them, etc. During the three days of the fair, in the morning and afternoon, there will be various free talks on current issues for the sector, given by expert professionals in the beekeeping world. Among other issues, questions such as: Tropilaelaps mites, knowing this parasite that moves west, The importance of organic acids and natural substances in Varroa control. Metagenomic analysis of honey DNA for the detection of adulterations. Use of ethanolic extract of propolis to prevent American foulbrood. Technological innovations such as: APISFERO Automatic Varroa counting and maturity classification. BEEVITAL Nucleus formation management. Experience with Varromed. BROODMINDER Remote monitoring of hives: current events and perspectives. HONEY.AI Automated microscope for honey analysis. There will also be a family section with workshops and activities for children, as well as other parallel activities that will help MELIZA position itself as an international beekeeping benchmark. PROGRAM

The Subdirectorate General for Innovation and Digitalisation has organised a new webinar of the Observatory of the Digitalisation of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector . With this event, it resumes its series of webinars after the summer break, addressing key issues related to digitalisation in the agri-food sector. The Digitalization Observatory is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in collaboration with the Cajamar Cooperative Group , and is developed thanks to the Next Generation funds from the European Union . The next webinar, entitled "Application of artificial intelligence in animal health monitoring" , will be held virtually on September 25 , from 12:00 to 14:00 . It will delve into the applicability of artificial intelligence systems for monitoring and controlling health in livestock farms, exploring new opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability in the sector. This event is a unique opportunity for all those professionals interested in the digital transformation of the agricultural sector. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The International Fair for Animal Production exhibits innovation, development and technology, the epicenter of an event that, edition after edition, has become the reference for professionals and companies, who see FIGAN as the best setting for the presentation of their products. equipment and products Detailed information => Technical sheet