Compte-rendu du congrès intitulé "Qualité durable de la viande bovine en Europe"

Beef industry representatives and scientists from across Europe met on 1-2 October 2015 in Milan for a workshop entitled "Sustainable beef quality for Europe – a Workshop for Industry and Scientists". The aim of the workshop was to facilitate knowledge exchange and strengthen links between scientists and industry across Europe. Short presentations were given on 15 topics of relevance to the quality, competitiveness and sustainability of European beef. These covered the eating quality of European beef, the practical application of science by the beef industry to improve quality, sustainability of European beef production and the tools available or in preparation to assist the industry in the delivery of quality beef. Participants also contributed to two workshops which asked "How can Europe get the best value from its beef?" and "What is needed to ensure sustainability of the European beef industry for the next 10 years?". This article presents a summary of these articles and the outcomes of the workshops.