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36th ISTANBUL International Congress on Animal, Fisheries & Veterinary Sciences (IAFVS-26) scheduled on April 29-May 1, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)

IAFVS-26

URL: https://urebe.urst.org/conference/170
Event Date: 2026-04-29 ~ 2026-05-01
Submission Date: 2026-04-09
Organizer: UREBE
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Call for Papers: IAFVS-26

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields.

This combined field covers the biology, health, production, and management of both terrestrial and aquatic animals, focusing on the human-animal relationship, food security, and public health.

Here are the topics and subtopics related to Animal, Fisheries, and Veterinary Sciences:

Animal Sciences

This focuses on the science and business of producing domestic livestock and companion animals.

Animal Production and Management
- Livestock Systems: Beef, Dairy, Swine (Pigs), Poultry (Chicken, Turkey), Small Ruminants (Sheep, Goats).
- Equine Science: Breeding, training, and care of horses.
- Companion Animals: Nutrition, behavior, and welfare of pets (dogs, cats, small mammals).
- Management Practices: Housing design, environmental control, waste management, and sustainable farming.

Animal Physiology and Nutrition
- Digestive Systems: Comparative anatomy and function (monogastric vs. ruminant).
- Reproductive Physiology (Theriogenology): Endocrinology, artificial insemination (AI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and reproductive technologies.
- Animal Nutrition: Feed formulation, metabolism, nutrient requirements, and the development of alternative proteins (e.g., insect-based, algae-based) for feed.
- Growth and Development: Muscle, bone, and fat deposition.

Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Quantitative Genetics: Heritability, selection indexes, and genetic improvement programs.
- Molecular Genetics: Genomics, transcriptomics, and genetic engineering for disease resistance and improved production traits.
- Livestock Genomics: Using genetic markers for personalized animal medicine and breeding.

Animal Behavior and Welfare
- Ethology: Studying natural behavior, social structure, and cognition.
- Welfare Assessment: Methods to measure stress, pain, and quality of life, including ethical standards and legislation.
- Precision Livestock Farming (PLF): Using wearable devices (e.g., smart collars) and sensors to monitor health, activity, and behavior in real-time.

Fisheries & Aquaculture

This section deals with the cultivation of aquatic organisms (aquaculture) and the management of wild aquatic populations (fisheries).

Aquaculture (Farming)
- Culture Systems: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), pond culture, cage culture, and mariculture (saltwater farming).
- Species Culture: Finfish (Salmon, Tilapia, Catfish), Shellfish (Oysters, Shrimp), and Aquatic Plants (Seaweed, Algae).
- Water Quality Management: Maintaining optimal parameters (dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, temperature) and controlling effluent/pollution.
- Aquatic Animal Health: Disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment in crowded farm environments.

Fisheries Science (Wild Stocks)
- Stock Assessment: Population dynamics, modeling, and data collection (catch per unit effort) to determine Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY).
- Fisheries Management: Setting regulations, quotas, gear restrictions, and establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
- Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM): Managing fishing activities by considering the entire ecosystem, not just the target species.

Seafood Technology and Sustainability
- Traceability and Certification: Auditing supply chains (e.g., Marine Stewardship Council - MSC) to verify sustainable practices.
- Post-Harvest Technology: Processing, preservation, quality control, and reducing post-harvest losses.
- Blue Economy: Economic development strategies focused on sustainable ocean resources.

Veterinary Sciences (Medicine)

This covers the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in animals, spanning pets, livestock, and wildlife.

Core Medical Sciences
- Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology: Detailed structure and function of animal systems.
- Veterinary Pathology: Studying the causes and progression of disease (necropsy, histopathology).
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology: Drug mechanisms, dosage, side effects, and environmental toxins.
- Veterinary Microbiology: Bacteriology, virology (e.g., mRNA vaccines for animal diseases), and mycology.

Clinical Disciplines
- Veterinary Medicine: Internal medicine (small and large animal), diagnostics, and infectious disease control.
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology: Anesthesiology, specialized soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound).
- Veterinary Dentistry and Ophthalmology: Specialized care for teeth, gums, and eyes.
- Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (ECCM): Managing acute illness and trauma.

Public Health and Emerging Fields
- Veterinary Epidemiology: The study of disease patterns, outbreak investigation, and risk analysis in animal populations.
- One Health: The interdisciplinary collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health, particularly in the context of Zoonotic Diseases (diseases transmissible from animals to humans, like Avian Influenza or Rabies).
- Veterinary Public Health: Food safety, meat and milk inspection, and control of animal-borne human diseases.
- Regenerative Medicine: Stem cell applications and gene therapy for treating complex injuries and genetic defects in animals.

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