The Livestock Biotechnology Center (LBC), in collaboration with the Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS), and Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), is proudly organizing the 7th International Livestock Biotechnology Symposium and the 60th PSAS Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting from 17th – 21th October 2023 in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines. We are pleased to welcome all scientists, academicians, veterinarians, researchers, professionals from the animal industry, government officials, and students to participate in the first physical conference post-Covid-19 pandemic. We would also like to invite all upcoming participants to share your findings and knowledge through oral and poster presentations during the conference on Animal Science covering the areas of (1) Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry; (2) Applied Research; (3) Biotechnology (Reproduction, Health and Nutrition); (4) Breeding and Genetics; (5) Diseases and Diagnostics; (6) Medicine and Surgery; (7) Nutrition; (8) Production and Processing; (9) Socio-economics; and (10) Undergraduate Thesis.

The theme of “Strengthening the Animal Industry towards Resiliency” for this year’s conference will aim to highlight issues encompassing food security through livestock production. Future works to overcome the issues pertaining to sustainable livestock production, especially how food security is affected, can be shared and discussed during this conference. Prominent speakers from academics, officials and industry professionals will be featured, discussing the current and future outlook of the animal industry across borders.

Abstracts or/and full paper submission is *now open* through https://tinyurl.com/2c4akdjc for local participants, international participants can upload their abstract submission in this website. All abstracts will be published in the conference’s e-proceedings which will be available at the Livestock Biotechnology Center and Philippine Carabao Center (pcc.gov.ph) website. All full papers will be invited for publication in the Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science. Selected articles will be invited for publication in SCOPUS-indexed journals.

We hope to see you in Bohol this coming October!

The province of Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran. With a land area of 4,821 km2 (1,861 sq mi) and a coastline 261 km (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of brown-colored limestone formations, are the most popular attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight air tours. Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran, is famous for its diving locations and is routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts and dive centers dot the southern beaches. The Philippine tarsier, among the world's smallest primates, is indigenous to the island. The province has a rich history and is home to churches dating back to the early years of Spanish colonization. For adventure lovers, Bohol offers a host of adrenaline-packed activities. But the white sand beaches, world-class dive sites, and generally laid-back provincial atmosphere of Panglao Island are what give Bohol its unique charm.