introduction

Since the beginning of this century, the effects of animal diseases on human health, social development, and environmental safety have become increasingly prominent. Recent outbreaks of animal diseases such as African swine fever, viral diarrhea in animals, and vector-borne zoonoses have posed serious challenges to the livestock industry while also increasing the risk of cross-species transmission. The “One Health” concept of harmonious coexistence among “humans, animals, and the environment” is receiving increased attention, and strengthening research and control of animal diseases is crucial.

 

The 3rd Animal Disease and One Health Forum, which is jointly organized by Huazhong Agricultural University and South China Agricultural University and hosted by the editorial office of Animal Diseases and the College of Veterinary Medicine of Huazhong Agricultural University, will be held in Wuhan from November 5 to 7, 2026.

 

Following the “One Health” concept, the forum focuses on three core themes: pathogen-host interactions and infection mechanisms, epidemiology and etiology, antimicrobial resistance, new drug development and vaccine innovation. The meeting will involve multiple sessions, including keynote presentations, plenary lectures, Young Scientist Forum and poster presentations.

 

This meeting also launched the “RENOFARM Youth Poster Challenge”. This competition open to university students worldwide.

 

The symposium aims to provide a unique platform for sharing and highlighting the latest research, technological progress and ideas that will significantly contribute to animal welfare and human health. We sincerely invite you to participate in the symposium and look forward to sharing the latest research results and practical experiences in the fields of animal disease and health.

 

Time: November 5–7, 2026 (CST)

Venue: Wuhan East Lake Hotel, No. 142 Donghu Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province

Conference registration (online): Jul. 1-Nov. 1

Keynote Speaker

Academician Huanchun Chen

Huazhong Agricultural University

Member, Chinese Academy of Engineering

Academician Meilin Jin

Huazhong Agricultural University

Member, Chinese Academy of Engineering 

Academician Hongning Wang

Sichuan University

Member, Chinese Academy of Engineering

 

Academician Dominique Soldati-Favre

University of Geneva

Member, United States National Academy of Sciences 

Academician Qijing Zhang

Iowa State University

Member, United States National Academy of Sciences

 

Prof. Qiuhong Wang

Ohio State University, United States

Prof.  AW (Dan) Tucker 

University of Cambridge, UK

   

Invited Speaker

Prof. Fang Ying

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Prof. Donghliang Hu

Kitasato University, Japan

 

Prof. Juan Carlos Garcia Ramirez

Massey University, New Zealand

Prof. Kevin Tyler

University of East Anglia, UK

 

Prof. Lucy Weinert

University of Cambridge, UK

Prof. Muhammad Shahid Mahmood

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Prof.  Rao Zahid Abbas

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

 

 

 

More speakers will be announced soon.

 

Important dates

Early registration

Before September 30, 2026

Hotel Booking deadline

 October 20, 2026

 Registration deadline

November 5, 2026

Check in date

November 5, 2026

Conference date

November 5 -7, 2026

 Poster deadline

September 15, 2026

 

 

Organization

Organizer

Huazhong Agricultural University

South China Agricultural University 

 

Co-organizer

Animal Diseases

College of Veterinary Medicine of Huazhong Agricultural University

National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology

Veterinary Sciences 

Journal of Huazhong Agricultural University

Animal Breeding and Feed

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