Big data and precision nutrition set to reshape sustainable animal protein production

Meeting the growing global demand for animal protein will require the industry to produce more food while improving safety, nutritional quality and affordability and reducing its environmental impact.

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Gut health should become a top business priority for poultry producers

Gut health is moving higher on the poultry industry’s strategic agenda as producers seek to improve feed efficiency, control costs and achieve more consistent performance from existing resources.

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Poultry microbiome moves from research topic to strategic production tool

The ability to understand and manage the gut microbiome is emerging as a new source of productivity, resilience and competitive advantage for the poultry industry, according to discussions at an international symposium organised by dsm-firmenich in Istanbul.

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World Buiatrics Congress President Highlights Türkiye’s Strategic Role in Global Cattle Health

The President of the World Buiatrics Congress described the upcoming 33rd World Buiatrics Congress in Istanbul as a potentially defining gathering for the global cattle-health community.

The Congress is expected to bring together veterinarians, researchers, academics and livestock professionals to discuss bovine medicine, cattle production and the future of animal health across different production systems.

According to the Congress President, Türkiye offers a particularly relevant setting for such an event because of the diversity of its cattle sector. The country combines small-scale farming with large, industry-based livestock operations and precision-farming models.

“Türkiye is an example of how cattle medicine and cattle production can be developed and used as a livestock livelihood for people,” the President said.

Istanbul’s accessibility was also highlighted as a key factor behind the event’s importance. Its position as an international hub could enable participation from a wider range of countries, particularly from Africa and the Middle East, where professionals may have had fewer opportunities to attend previous World Buiatrics Congresses.

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Türkiye Prepares to Host a Landmark World Buiatrics Congress

Türkiye is preparing to host the 33rd World Buiatrics Congress in Istanbul, with organisers expecting one of the largest gatherings in the event’s history.

Prof. Dr. Hasan Batmaz said excitement has grown steadily since Istanbul was selected in Madrid. Strong sector interest, high registration figures and nearly 1,000 submitted abstracts have increased both enthusiasm and responsibility for the organising team.

The Congress has already reached around 2,500 registered participants. With abstract presenters included, the final attendance is expected to exceed 3,500 and could approach 4,000 delegates.

Batmaz said this level of participation could mark a record for Türkiye’s animal-health sector and may also place the Istanbul meeting among the most highly attended Buiatrics Congresses held in Europe.

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Istanbul Offers a Global Stage for the World Buiatrics Congress

As Türkiye prepares to host the 33rd World Buiatrics Congress, Prof. Dr. Hidir Gencoglu says the event will bring international scientific exchange, field expertise and local veterinary knowledge together in Istanbul.

Gencoglu reflected on his presentation at the 32nd World Buiatrics Congress, held in Cancun, Mexico, in 2024. He said representing Türkiye at such a major international meeting was a source of pride, especially given the strong interest and positive feedback received after the presentation.

That experience, he noted, has now become part of the momentum behind bringing the Congress to Türkiye.

“Now we are carrying that excitement to our own Congress in Türkiye,” he said, pointing to strong interest from participants, the livestock sector and professional stakeholders.

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