Wednesday, October 18

Registration

Opening Ceremony

Entrance of Colors, PSAS Officers, Bohol Officials, the Plenary Speakers, and the Keynote Speaker

Invocation

National Anthem

Opening Remarks

Dr. Caro B. Salces, PSAS President

Welcome Remarks

Tagbilaran Mayor and Bohol Governor

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Claro N. Mingala, PSAS Vice-president and Convention Chair

Keynote Address 

Department of Agriculture Secretary

Photoshoot

Ribbon Cutting for the Exhibits

Plenary Session I

Application of Smart Technologies in the Philippine Livestock Industry

Dr. Arnold R. Elepaño (Philippines)

Native Animals: Supporting and Transforming Lives of Filipinos 

Dr. Rene Santiago (Philippines) 

An Introduction to the Experience of the NDHI Program in Korea 

and Application and Support Plans in the Philippines

Dr. Kang-seok Seo (Korea)

Roundtable Discussion (by invitation)

Business Meeting (PSAS Visayas)

Company Promotion (Video presentations) 

Medtest 

Mr. Mark Francis C. Soliven, Sales Specialist 

Excellence 

Dr. Rolly Encarnacion 

Chemline 

Ms. Josie V. Cruz, VP for Operation, Chemline Scientific Corp 

ESCO Philippines

Ms. Janvie L. Alvarez, Pre-Sales Marketing Executive

Advira 

Mr. Adrian Badilla, Corporate Executive Officer

Rainphil Inc.

Ms. Kate Rivera, Sales Specialist

Molave Trading

Ms. Janeth Maldo, Sales Specialist

Shimadzu Phils. 

Mr. Donald Rivera, Technical Sales Chemist

Plenary Session II

Prof. Yasuhiko Suzuki

Director, Hokkaido University International Institute for Zoonosis Control

Genomics 

Prof. Kwan-Suk Kim, Animal Genomics Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, 

College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (KOREA)

Developments and Prospects of Gene Editing Using Avian Species: Use of Primordial Germ Cell 

in Genetic Preservation and Modifications in Chicken

Dr. Yangjing Lu, Dean and Professor, Guangxi University, (CHINA) 

Milking Equipment for Prevention of Mastitis 

Dr. David Kelton, Professor of Epidemiology and Dairy health, University of Guelph (CANADA)

Business Meeting

City tour (International Participants)

Welcome Dinner and Fellowship

Thursday, October 19

Research Presentations

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

Efficiency of Sperm Sexing in Water Buffalo Reproduction

Dr. Yangjing Lu, Quangxi University (CHINA)

Applied Research

Sustainable Biodesinfectant for Rural Farms

Dr. Nur Zainah Ginting, University of North Sumatra (INDONESIA)

Production and Processing

Biotechnology (Reproduction, Animal health, Nutrition)

In-vitro Embryo Production in Ruminants

Dr. Kenichiro Sakaguchi, Hokkaido University (JAPAN)

Nutrition (Ruminant and Monogastric)

Development of effective preventive and therapeutic methods for animal diseases

Dr. Satoru Konnai, Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University (JAPAN)

Development

Potential of Precision Livestock Farming Technologies in Addressing Animal Welfare and Environment Protection

Dr. Juliette Schillings, PhD Researcher, University of Reading (UNITED KINGDOM)

Breeding and Genetics

Embryo-Stem Cell Breeding System as the Future of the Production of Genetically Superior Animals

Dr. Zhoucheng Chou Professor, China Agricultural University (CHINA)

Diseases and Diagnostics

Future proofing against the threats of transboundary animal diseases through expanded diagnostics

Dr. Virginia Venturina, Professor, Central Luzon State University (PHILIPPINES)

Socio-economics

Socio-economic impact of buffalo production in Asian Region: The Philippine Experience

Dr. Ericson Dela Cruz, Director, Philippine Carabao Center at Central Luzon State University (PHILIPPINES)

Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Vanessa Jensen, Director, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)

Undergraduate Thesis

Continuation of the Scientific Sessions 

Poster viewing

Visayas Chapter meeting 

Awarding Program and Announcements

Friday, October 20

Conference Tour (Pre-paid during the registration by the participants)