Speakers
Invited Speakers
Leading scientists and experts from around the world sharing cutting-edge insights on animal science, environmental sustainability, and livestock innovation.
Prof. Dr. Ermias Kebreab
University of California, Davis - USA
Topic: Circular animal production systems in the context of climate change: opportunities, trade-offs and implementation pathways
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Ngu
Can Tho University - Viet Nam
Topic: Translating global visions into local actions: advancing circular and resilient livestock systems in Vietnam and the region
Prof. Dr. Ruijun Long
Lanzhou University, China
Topic: Research network on low methane emission and efficient nitrogen utilization in indigenous bovidae
Prof. Dr. Juan Jose Loor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - USA
Topic: Heat Stress Management in Livestock: Effective Strategies and Interventions
Prof. Dr. Peter Wynn
Charles Sturt University - Australia
Topic: Vertical integration of livestock extension activities, food security and community health
Dr. Shafi Sahibzada
Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO - Australia
Topic: Smart Surveillance: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Prof. Dr. Pramote Paengkoum
Suranaree University of Technology - Thailand
Topic: Optimizing Ruminant Nutrition for Enhanced Productivity and Environmental Sustainability
Dr. Sarah Fischer
University of Tasmania - Australia
Topic: The business of livestock farming in a changing environment.
Prof. Dr. Sung Woo Kim
North Carolina State University - USA
Topic: Functional Amino Acids and Fatty Acids for Enhancing Pig Performance
Prof. Dr. Duong Nguyen Khang
Nong Lam University - Vietnam
Topic: Impact of Livestock Waste Management on Human Health and the Environment
Prof. Dr. Alessandra Negri
Marche Polytechnic University - Italy
Topic: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Livestock Across Different Regions
Prof. Dr. Igshaan Samuels
Agricultural Research Council - Republic of South Africa
Topic: Southern African Pastoralism: A Circular Approach to Sustainable Animal Agriculture
Prof. Dr. Rupanjanie T. Sereshinte
University of Ruhuna - Sri Lanka
Topic: Transforming Smallholder Livestock Systems through Scientific Innovation and Climate-Smart Practices: Experiences from Sri Lanka
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Tien Duy
Nong Lam University - Vietnam
Topic: African Swine Fever and Emerging Infectious Diseases in Pigs: Clinical context and and Effective control
Prof. Dr. agr. Asep Gunawan
IPB University - Indonesia
Topic: Advancing Sheep and Goat Breeding for Sustainable Meat and Dairy Production
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Antonio Presicce
Research Manager in ARSIAL - Italia
Topic: Use of Newly Developed Reproductive Technologies in Breeding and Fertility Management
Dr. Anika Molesworth
Australian National University - Australia
Topic: Courage and care for climate-resilient animal agriculture
Prof. Dr. Le Duc Ngoan
HUTECH University - Vietnam
Topic: The Role of Black Soldier Flies in Circular Agriculture
Prof. Dr. Hatabu Toshimitsu
Okayama University - Japan
Topic: Avian coccidiosis: Knowledge about the intestinal environment related to the pathogenesis
Prof. Dr. Korakot Nganvongpanit
Chiang Mai University - Thalland
Topic: Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as a Sustainable Protein Source for Pet Food: Enhancing Nutrition and Reducing Environmental Impact
Dr. Koki Maeda
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) - Japan
Topic: GHG emission mitigation from SE Asian beef cattle
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thu
Tay Do University - Vietnam
Topic: Recent Advances in Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ruminants in Vietnam: Effective Strategies for Practical Implementation
Prof. Dr. Liang Chou Hsia
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) - Taiwan
Topic: How to improve animal performance under climate change situation
Dr. Hsiu Chu Lee
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) - Taiwan
Topic: Strategy of innovation and practical training of animal production in Taiwan
Dr. Shu Ping Su
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) - Taiwan
Topic: Circular animal production systems – Solutions for sustainable development
Prof. Dr. Alexander N. Hristov
Pennsylvania State University - USA
Topic: Effective nutritional strategies for improving productivity and minimizing environmental impact in dairy cattle
Dr. Amado A. Angeles
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) - Philippines
Topic: Tier 2 inventory of cattle greenhouse gas emissions (1994–2024) in the Philippines
Prof. Dr. Ir. Veerle FIEVEZ
Ghent University - Belgium
Topic: Cutting Methane in Ruminants: Strategies for Sustainable Livestock
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viengsakoun Napasirth
National University of Laos - Laos
Topic: Symbiotic farming system: An alternative path to sustainable livestock production
Dr. Muhammad Khairul Bashar
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) - Bangladesh
Topic: The Bangladesh feed quality initiative
Dr. Jiandui Mi
Lanzhou University - China
Topic: Virome surveillance through metagenomic and metatranscriptomics sequencing under the One Health framework
Dr. Aditi Mukherji
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) - Kenya
Topic: Advancing climate change adaptation and mitigation in Livestock systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
Prof. Eric J. von Wettberg
University of Vermont - USA
Topic: Impacts of grazing management practices on soil carbon content of Northeastern grassfed livestock farms
Prof. Young Bong Kim
Konkuk University - Korea
Topic: Global Avian Influenza Update: From Poultry to Mammals—A Growing Zoonotic Threat
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Mamun
Department of Animal Nutrition Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh - Bangladesh
Topic: Herbal supplementation for improved meat quality and methane reduction in indigenous sheep
Workshop Speakers
Interactive sessions led by researchers and professionals, offering practical techniques and field-based solutions for sustainable animal production.
Dr. Akinori MORI
Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, NARO - Japan
Topic: Improving the greenhouse gas balance through biochar application to grassland
Dr. Yoshinobu UEMOTO
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University - Japan
Topic: Genetic improvement to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Dr. Tomoyuki SUZUKI
NARO Institute of Livestock and Grassland Sciences - Japan
Topic: Estimation of enteric methane emission from cows using breath CH₄:CO₂ ratio
Dr. Akifumi OGINO
NARO, Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science - Japan
Topic: Reducing GHG from manure using low-protein diet supplemented with amino acids
Prof. Satoshi KOIKE
Hokkaido University - Japan
Topic: Methane reduction through modulation of the rumen microbiome for sustainable ruminant production
