World Congress on Veterinary and Animal Health (WCVAH - 25)

Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine

Disease surveillance, biosecurity and emergency preparedness

Emerging diseases, e.g. avian influenza, west nile virus, BSE

Surveillance standards and procedures required to protect international trade

Establishment of adequate and achievable biosecurity systems

Emergency preparedness considerations for natural disaster(s) and foreign animal disease(s)

Production animal welfare and animal care

Animal transportation

Humane slaughter

Mass destruction of animals for disease control

Establishment of codes of practice for responsible animal care

The humane handling of livestock throughout the food chain

Humane handling of livestock in animal production systems

Self regulation of farm animal welfare by industry

Judicious use of animal health products

International harmonization of new drug approval processes

Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial use issues in companion animals

Emerging therapeutic products

Risks or benefits to agricultural practices that may result from restrictions being placed on antimicrobial use

The Health and Well Being of Animals and People

Infectious Disease and Immunology

Cancer and Genetics

Reproductive Biology

Veterinary Medicine Issues and Applications