Registration for IPVS2022 in Rio de Janeiro is now open

Registration for the 26th Congress of the International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS), the world´s most important scientific event on pig health and production is now open.

IPVS´s first hybrid event will take place on June 21st – 24th, 2022 at Riocentro Convention Center. The event´s main theme is “New Perspectives for the Swine Industry: biosecurity, production and innovation”. Participants will discuss the current challenges and key global issues in the pig production industry.

The Scientific Committee has been focusing on a variety of novel topics of global importance in the areas of reproduction, bacterial and viral diseases, animal welfare, immunology and vaccinology, nutrition, herd management, food safety and the use of antimicrobial agents. Furthermore, to promote a consistent program that meets the most diverse interests of the sector, the event will offer pre-congress sessions on six different areas, including one on agribusiness scheduled on June 21st.

The pre-congress session on agribusiness is the first of its kind in the history of IPVS, clearly making room for several industry sectors to gain more visibility.

According to the President of IPVS2022 and veterinarian Fernanda Almeida, “The IPVS’ panels have become more technical and comprehensive throughout the last 50 years, with attendees adding more value to their pig farming practices, business, and companies worldwide”.

Early bird registration for IPVS2022 Rio de Janeiro is now open. Online registration available at our website: https://ipvs2022.com/

For participants to enjoy the benefits of early bird registration, they will have to register by no later than 11:59 PM on January 31st, 2022.

Following health safety protocols, the IPVS2022´s Organizing Committee will require participants to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and the result of a RT-PCR test. Brazil has taken large strides in terms of COVID-19 vaccination. More than 140 million Brazilians have already received two doses or the single dose vaccine. Approximately 20 million people have already received the booster shot.

The IPVS2022 has the support of the main Brazilian swine farming entities, such as: Brazilian Association of Swine Veterinarians (Abraves), Brazilian Agricultural Research Company - Embrapa Swine and Poultry, Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Brazilian Association of Pig Breeders (ABCS) and Brazilian Association of Swine Genetic Companies (ABEGS).

 

June 21st – 24th, 2022

Hybrid Event– Rio de Janeiro / Riocentro Convention & Event