Agenda

1.45 Welcome - Sean Coughlan, CEO ICBF

2.00 Understanding Genomics - Dr Sinead McParland, Teagasc

2.30pm An International Perspective on the Current and future application of genomics in farm animals - Prof Dorian Garrick, Iowa State University

3.15pm Application of genomics in Irish dairy cattle - Dr Francis Kearney, ICBF

3.30pm Application of genomics in Irish beef cattle - Dr Donagh Berry, Teagasc

3.50pm Understanding the potential of genomic technology for the Irish agri-food industry; from farm to fork - Dr Matt McClure, ICBF

4.10pm Discussion forum, moderated by Jack Kennedy, Irish Farmers Journal

5.00pm Closing remarks - Dr Frank O’Mara, Teagasc