ICFAVS 2026: 20. International Conference on Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Fisheries Sciences
Fisheries biology and ecology (including age and growth, reproduction, behavior, physiology, stock identification, genetics, larval dispersal, and life histories) at different spatiotemporal scales as well as species' performance and responses to perturbation, restoration, and management actions
The biology, ecology, assessment, and management of marine birds, invertebrates, and mammals related to fisheries and ecosystem topics
Population demographics and dynamics
Habitat as a resource in space and time
Food webs, trophic dynamics, and prey resources
Assessment science and management scenario evaluation, including dedicated access, adaptive management, area-based management, community-based management, and coastal and marine zoning (including protected areas and reserves)
Single- and multispecies assessment and management
Data synthesis, management, and informatics
Historical data and ecological baselines
Policy, including the implementation of innovative solutions and negotiated settlements and court decisions that affect fisheries policy
Human dimensions and socioeconomics
Fisheries management capacity building (training, education, and the promotion of collaborative research and management)
The influence of environmental variability and change (including climate change) on population and ecosystem dynamics and productivity
Metrics, benchmarks, and determination of ecosystem status
The ecological impacts of fishing
Ecosystem-based fishery assessment and management in theory and practice
Ecosystem modeling and forecasting aimed at better understanding and managing coastal and marine fisheries

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Disease surveillance, biosecurity and emergency preparedness
Emerging diseases, e.g. avian influenza, west nile virus, BSE, etc.
Surveillance standards and procedures required to protect international trade
Establishment of adequate and achievable biosecurity systems
Emergency preparedness considerations for natural disaster(s) and foreign animal disease(s)
Production animal welfare and animal care
Animal transportation
Humane slaughter
Mass destruction of animals for disease control
Establishment of codes of practice for responsible animal care
Topics related to the humane handling of livestock throughout the food chain
Humane handling of livestock in animal production systems
Self regulation of farm animal welfare by industry
Judicious use of animal health products
International harmonization of new drug approval processes
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial use issues in companion animals
Emerging therapeutic products
Risks or benefits to agricultural practices that may result from restrictions being placed on antimicrobial use