Program
Conference Themes
1
Animal tuberculosis
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- Tuberculosis in Production Animals, Wildlife and Companion Animals (Pathogenesis and Lesions)
- Infection Dynamics in Traditional and Emerging Wildlife Reservoirs
- Impact of Coinfection with Other Pathogens
2
Immunology and vaccines
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- Cell-Mediated Immune Response Mechanisms
- BCG Vaccine Trials and Efficacy in Cattle and Wildlife
- Development of Novel Vaccine Candidates: Live-Attenuated, Subunit, and Vectored Vaccines
- DIVA Strategies and Development of Reagents for Differentiating Vaccinated from Infected Animals
3
One Health
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- Zoonotic Tuberculosis (Global Perspective)
- Integrated Surveillance and Coordination of Human and Animal Health Laboratories
- Foodborne Transmission Risks: Dairy Products and Animal-Derived Products
- Occupational Exposure in Farm Workers, Veterinarians, and Slaughterhouse Personnel
4
Diagnosis
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- Optimization of Conventional Diagnostic Tests (PPD, IGRA, and Related Assays)
- Local Diagnostic Challenges
- Alternative Diagnostic Algorithms and Testing Strategies
5
Epidemiology
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- Molecular Epidemiology and Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) for Outbreak Investigation
- Mathematical Modeling of M. bovis Transmission Within and Between Herds
- Risk Factors for the Persistence of Chronically Infected Herds
- Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Disease Hotspots
- Economic Analysis of Tuberculosis Control and Eradication Strategies
6
Role of industry
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- Economic Impact of Bovine Tuberculosis
- Trade Barriers and Sanitary Requirements for International Markets
- Public-Private Partnerships for Disease Eradication
- Animal Traceability Systems and Disease-Free Herd Certification
7
Control strategies
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- Evaluation of Official Eradication Programs: Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned
- Farm Biosecurity Measures
- Animal Movement Control: Quarantine and Containment Strategies
- Management of Infected Wildlife Populations
- Social Sciences, Stakeholder Engagement, and Behavioral Aspects of Tuberculosis Control
- Psychological and Economic Impacts of Compulsory Culling
- Technology Transfer and Animal Health Education
- Economic Incentives and Compensation Policies
- Diagnostic Stigma and Its Impact on Disease Control