The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress (IPVS – International Pig Veterinary Society) will officially take place over four days, from June 16 to 19, 2026, at the Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center (Sala Urban Area, No. 10 Mai Chi Tho Street, An Loi Dong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City). Currently the detail of scientific programs is being finalized. Over the four days of the congress (June 16–19, 2026), IPVS 2026 will feature a rich program of specialized content and diverse activities. The detailed schedule will be arranged by day, allowing delegates to easily select sessions and activities that match their interests while proactively planning their participation. Here are the key features of the scientific program:
Day 1 of the Congress – June 16, 2026: The IPVS 2026 Congress will begin in the mid-afternoon with a plenary session, featuring a presentation by a distinguished speaker from Iowa State University (USA), Prof. Derald Holtkamp. He will open the congress with a new paradigm for biosecurity, laying the foundation for sustainable animal health and production. This will be followed by a keynote presentation by Prof. Sanipa Suradhat (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand) on next-generation vaccines. Her talk is also recognized as the Tom Alexander Memorial Lecture, honoring one of the key founders of IPVS. Following the academic session, the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party will be held in the evening for officially invited delegates.
Days 2 and 3 of the Congress – June 17–18, 2026:
In terms of scientific content in the parallel sessions in these days, the congress is expected to feature nearly 1,000 in-depth presentations. Of these, 150 will be delivered as oral presentations across 12 topics, while approximately 825 will be presented as e-posters (displayed on digital screens). Nearly 1,000 scientific abstracts have been submitted to the Organizing Committee for review, classification, and selection. The accepted presentations are grouped into the 12 main topics. For each topic, there are two types of talks: keynote presentations (30 minutes) and research presentations (15 minutes).
Topic 1: Virology and Viral Diseases
This topic has attracted more than 200 submissions. The most prominent subject, accounting for over 40% of approximately 180 papers, is PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome), followed by PCV2 (Porcine Circovirus Type 2), which represents 18% of the papers within this topic. The remaining papers cover a wide range of other infectious agents and diseases in pigs, including Influenza A, African swine fever (ASF), Japanese encephalitis virus, PCV3, porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), classical swine fever, parvovirus, coronavirus, pseudorabies virus, rotavirus, and others.
Topic 2: Bacterial and Parasitic Diseases
This topic includes more than 110 submissions, with the majority focusing on bacterial diseases in pigs. Many papers address gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases caused by a range of bacterial agents, including E. coli, Clostridium, Salmonella, Streptococcus suis, Mycoplasma, Lawsonia, and Pasteurella multocida. Several studies also examine commonly used or newly developed antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents for treating swine diseases, such as halquinol, florfenicol, paromomycin, enrofloxacin, tildipirosin, and tulathromycin. In addition, some papers explore the use of natural products—including probiotics, organic acids, and plant extracts—to reduce bacterial diseases in the pig gastrointestinal tract. Reports on parasitic diseases (including coccidiosis) account for only about 5% of this topic.
Topic 3: Combating African Swine Fever (ASF)
This hot topic has received more than 30 submissions (excluding some ASF-related papers classified under other topics). Delegates interested in this area will find studies on African swine fever (ASF) from China, Vietnam, Malaysia, other Asian countries, and a few from Central and Eastern Europe, along with several papers on ASF vaccines.
Topic 4: Emerging Diseases in Swine
This topic includes more than 20 submissions, covering both well-known diseases—such as PRRS, PCV2, PCV3, and Clostridium perfringens, particularly in the context of emerging strains—as well as newer pathogens. For example, several reports describe Getah virus infections in pigs in Hubei, China, with some studies focusing on their genetic characteristics and epidemiological investigation.
Topic 5: Advancements in Immunology & Vaccination
Approximately 90 submissions fall under this topic, ranking third in number among the 12 topics. This reflects the scientific community’s strong interest in proactive and preventive approaches to disease control in pigs, rather than treatment methods. The papers cover the use of adjuvants in vaccine production, as well as new techniques, methods, tools, and materials for developing vaccines against diseases such as PRRS, PCV2, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Glaesserella, classical swine fever, Streptococcus, Lawsonia, Salmonella, and Mycoplasma. A small number of reports also address immunocastration in meat-producing boars.
Topic 6: Herd Health Management
This topic includes more than 60 submissions. About half of them focus on whole-herd management strategies to address common diseases such as PRRS, PCV2, Salmonella, and Mycoplasma. The remaining papers address broader herd health issues, including mycotoxins, colostrum quality, drinking water quality in pig barns, equipment sanitation, and injection tools (syringes and needles).
Topic 7: Pig Production and Sustainability
More than 30 papers cover this topic, including general nutrition for gilts, breeding sows, and piglets; boars; pig farming equipment; supplementation of micronutrients; and feed additives such as phytogenics, probiotics, organic acids, digestive enzymes, and others.
Topic 8: AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) in Pig Health and Production
This is the topic with the fewest reports among the 12. The papers focus on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in training for animal husbandry and veterinary science; the application of AI for biosecurity in farms; and the use of AI to monitor, analyze, and evaluate issues related to the health of pig herds.
Topic 9: Nutrition and Gut Microbiota
This topic ranks third in the number of reports. It features a wide range of titles related to general nutrition and gut health in pigs, including studies on amino acid requirements in sows or piglets; energy and crude protein needs; phosphorus and other minerals; various feed additives such as digestive enzymes, vitamin D3, phytogenics, phytobiotics, essential oils, organic acids, medium-chain fatty acids (MCF), probiotics, and inorganic or organic trace minerals. Some papers also address broader health issues such as mycotoxins and melanosis in slaughter pigs, as well as feed manufacturing methods and raw materials (especially milk products used in piglet feed).
Topic 10: One Health; AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) and Pig Welfare
This topic has a moderate number of submissions. Most papers focus on bacterial resistance to certain antibiotics in specific diseases, primarily in piglets. Several reports discuss the use of plant extracts and probiotics to reduce reliance on antibiotics in piglet treatment. Other papers cover related issues such as heavy metal residues in boar semen or the relationship between animal welfare and pork quality.
Topic 11: Reproduction Technologies and Lactation
This topic has a moderate number of reports (some related content may have been assigned to similar topics). The papers focus on specific limitations in breeding sows or boars, including colostrum, reproductive hormones, milk production in sows, semen quality in boars, and artificial insemination.
Topic 12: Pig Farming Practices
This topic has a moderate number of reports. It covers practical aspects of pig farming, including barn equipment; biosecurity management; and practical care and management of piglets with their sows and after weaning.
Final Day of the Congress – June 19, 2026
The congress will continue with Plenary Sessions featuring two keynote lectures. Prof. Jeffrey James Zimmerman (Iowa State University, USA) will present on “Active Surveillance Based on Environmental Sampling: Opportunities and Challenges”, and Prof. Cesar Corzo (University of Minnesota, USA) will present on “Understanding the epidemiology of swine diseases through voluntary programs”.
In addition to the scientific program, Satellite Symposia organized by major industry companies will be held at the end of each day, on June 17 and 18, providing deeper forums for exchanging specialized knowledge and practical solutions. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition area, which will include 8 Diamond Sponsor booths (the highest tier) and more than 40 booths from Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors. Leading domestic and international companies will showcase a wide range of solutions for the pig farming industry, including vaccines, veterinary drugs, animal feed, breeding stock, barn equipment, and related technologies.
The official language of the congress is English. The Organizing Committee will also provide simultaneous interpretation for most plenary and parallel sessions to support delegates. For the detailed program schedule and related information, delegates can refer to the official congress website: https://ipvs2026.vn or contact the responsible departments listed on the site.
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