'Innovation from animal science – a necessity, not an option' is the theme of this year's conference.

Organised by BSAS, AVTRW, Animal Science Forum, RBST and WPSA (UK branch), it is the UK's premier conference on animal science, animal health and veterinary science.

Limited resources, changing climates, the need for sustainable production systems and an ever-discerning public means feeding the world’s growing population is not an easy task.

To tackle the challenge, global agriculture has to look beyond its traditional practices and adopt a wide range of the latest techniques and technologies available to them.

This conference will look at how innovative approaches to using bio-technology can help the world’s food producers reach their goals.

Covering the full range of animal and veterinary science issues, the event will give researchers, teachers, students, vets and policy-makers to the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in animal science and technology.

Open to newcomers and those already established in animal science, the two-day conference also offers the chance to network in a friendly environment.

BSAS Annual Meeting 2013 will take place on 16 and 17 April 2013 at the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus on Wollarton Road, Nottingham.

For details about the conference or to register, click here.