28th IPVS Concludes in Vietnam After Showcasing Global Advances in Swine Health, Vaccines and Disease Control

28th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress officially closed its historic four-day run in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first time the world’s largest swine health and production forum has been hosted in Vietnam in the organization’s 56-year history.

The event successfully brought together global scientific minds, commercial swine producers, and livestock policymakers to solve mounting geopolitical and biological pressures on the pork supply chain. The congress established critical benchmarks for transboundary disease eradication, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven precision herd management, and strict antimicrobial stewardship over the next decade.

Key Congress Metrics & Performance Overview

The structural footprint of IPVS 2026 set multiple regional records, solidifying its position as the largest scientific livestock assembly ever executed in Vietnam.

• Total Delegate Attendance: Nearly 4,000 delegates, international researchers, veterinarians, and enterprise executives representing close to 50 countries across five continents.

• Scientific Compendium Volume: Close to 1,000 scientific reports peer-reviewed and cataloged, structured across:

  • 22 Keynote / Plenary Presentations

  • 124 Oral Presentations

  • 880 Scientific Poster Presentations

• Specialized Trade Exhibition: 41 highly curated commercial booths showcasing cross-market solutions in veterinary pharmaceuticals, advanced biologicals, precision feed manufacturing, elite genetics, and automated livestock housing infrastructure.

• Leading multinational animal health companies—including Boehringer Ingelheim, Ceva Santé Animale, HIPRA, Virbac, Elanco Animal Health and IDEXX Laboratories—were among the sponsors and exhibitors presenting their latest technologies and research.

Core Scientific & Programmatic Pillars

The multi-track academic itinerary explored 12 foundational scientific disciplines. The parallel sessions and satellite symposiums held on June 17–18 yielded critical global breakthroughs:

Virology, Immunology & Transboundary Biosecurity

Discussions focused heavily on next-generation vaccine delivery mechanisms for African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Researchers presented long-term field data validating live-vectored mucosal vaccine platforms that prevent “silent viral shedding” in industrial conditions.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) & Veterinary Stewardship

Aligning directly with global health action plans, multiple forums detailed practical operational models to phase out prophylactic antibiotic growth promoters without sacrificing average daily gain (ADG) parameters.

Precision Nutrition & Genomic Advancements

Panels addressed global feed ingredient shortages by outlining AI-optimized feed enzyme formulations. Presentations also spotlighted the growing use of genomic mapping and pyramid breeding to cultivate climate-resilient, disease-resistant breeding stocks.

Strategic Implications for Vietnam & Global Swine Markets

Vietnam Strengthens Its Global Veterinary Profile – Hosting IPVS for the first time represents a significant achievement for Vietnam’s livestock sector.

Vietnam has one of Asia’s largest pig industries, with an estimated 28–30 million pigs and annual pork production exceeding 5 million metric tonnes. Pork remains the country’s most consumed meat, accounting for roughly 60–65% of total meat consumption.

“Hosting IPVS 2026 is not only an opportunity to showcase the achievements of Vietnam’s livestock sector, but also to access the latest scientific advances, promote research collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and develop high-quality human resources.”

— Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Tat Toan, Rector of Nong Lam University and Chairman of the IPVS 2026 Organizing Committee

Regional Impact Highlights:

• Elevating Vietnam’s Academic Profile: The successful execution of a massive, multi-national scientific forum places Vietnam firmly on the global livestock research map, demonstrating its infrastructure readiness for top-tier agrotechnical events.

• Biological Compartmentalization Initiatives: By gathering international compliance experts, the congress helped advance regional frameworks for establishing strict, World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)-compliant biosecure zones inside Vietnam, paving a clearer path for future pork export channels.

Conclusion & Action Roadmap

The closing ceremonies of IPVS 2026 reinforced that international knowledge sharing, rapid tech transfer, and unified biosecurity enforcement are non-negotiable requirements for a modern, secure global pork industry.

The academic compendium, technical methodologies, and corporate partnerships forged at the Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center over the past four days will serve as a foundational roadmap for veterinary practitioners and swine producers navigating volatile market conditions through the remainder of the decade.

For a look at the opening remarks, attendance numbers, and initial press reports live from the venue floor, view this broadcast covering the 28th IPVS Congress Opening in Ho Chi Minh City. This news segment highlights the scale of global delegates arriving at the convention center and the overall economic importance of the conference to the local region.