11th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics

The deadline to submit poster abstracts for the 11th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics has been extended.

ð  The call for poster abstracts is open until June 11^th, 2019.

ð  Early bird registration is open until July 15, 2019

Please visit the web page <www.espg2019.org>

The Symposium is hosted by the Czech branch of WPSA and organized jointly with Working Group 3 'Breeding and Genetics' of the European Federation. It will be held in the Congress Center of Prague in Czech Republic from October 23 to 25, 2019.

Working Group 3 in particular supports scientists in the early stage of their career and promote their participation to the symposium. PhD students or young Post-docs are eligible, and candidates are invited to declare themselves on the registration form. Up to four abstracts will be selected to present their work orally. Selected candidates will receive free registration for their participation at the symposium.The international scientific committee will evaluate all participating abstracts.

The scientific program will contain sessions on new breeding technologies, genomic selection, current topics on dual purpose chickens, genetic diversity, microbiota, new breeding goals for poultry species and breeding for other avian species. Invited speakers will give main talks and poster presentation will be significant.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Czech Republic for the 11th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics.

On behalf of the organizing committee

Pavel Trefil <>  & Steffen Weigend <>