Welcome to the British Society of Animal Science

Introduction to the Society

The Society's aim is to enhance the understanding of animal sciences and to promote its integration into economic and ethical systems.  It is committed to improving the productivity and welfare of farm animals and the quality and safety of food, whilst protecting the environment. To achieve this the Society runs conferences, workshops and meetings to exchange information, ideas and experiences.

Journal

In collaboration with EAAP and INRA, the BSAS publishes the journal ANIMAL, an international journal of animal bioscience.

Membership

The Society has around 1,000 members, with a third from overseas, including developing countries. The members come from research, education, advisory work, industry and farming backgrounds with a wide range of interests.
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Why we need Animal Science

We need high quality animal science to help meet rising demand for livestock products in an environmentally and socially responsible way.   Global demand for livestock products is expected to double during the first half of this century, as a result of the growing human population, and its growing affluence...
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