Welcome to ISESSAH 2026

International Society for Economics and Social Sciences of Animal Health

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to the International Socio-Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Epidemiological Sciences for Animal Health (ISESSAH) Conference 2026.

Conference Theme

"Shaping the Future of Animal Health: Economic and Social Strategies to Tackle One Health, Biosecurity, Animal Welfare, and Climate Challenges"

The animal health sector is undergoing rapid change, driven by increasingly complex and interconnected global challenges, such as Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases, heightened expectations for animal welfare, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. These issues extend far beyond veterinary science alone. They require a deep understanding of economics, social and behavioural sciences, and public policy to create sustainable, real-world solutions.

ISESSAH 2026 provides a unique platform for these disciplines to converge. The conference aims to bridge the gap between disciplinaries. It brings together veterinarians, economists, social scientists, policymakers, industry representatives and all others interested in economics and social sciences applied to animal health to share knowledge, analytical tools, and experiences that can directly inform better animal health management.

We look forward to seeing you in Bangkok, Thailand!

Conference Objectives

AMR

Synthesize and share economic and behavioural strategies to curb AMR and advance Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)

Zoonotic

Integrate socio-economic science for preparedness, prevention and zoonotic diseases

Biosecurity

Assess biosecurity and animal disease-control using socio-economic analysis/policy lenses

Animal Welfare

Exchange research on animal welfare and social acceptance

Climate

Advance climate-smart livestock systems and sustainability practice

Research Networks

Build cross-disciplinary research networks and capacity

Who Should Attend

The target group of the conference includes researchers, graduate students, other academics, government officials, advisors, veterinarians, industry representatives and all others interested in economics and social sciences applied to animal health.

Organizing Committee

Organizing Team

  • Assoc.Prof.Dr. Chaidate Inchaisri (Conference Chair)
  • Dr. Ruchikon Jongsuwanwattana
  • Dr. Sirirat Wataradee
  • Dr. Saranporn Poothong
  • Nitira Anakkul
  • Cherdpong Phupolphan
  • Sirinuch Morris

Scientific Committee

  • Dr. Thanicha Chanchaidechachai, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (Chair)
  • Assoc.Prof.Dr. Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Dr. Phrutsamon Wongnak, Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit, Thailand
  • Dr. Ardilasunu Wicaksono, IPB University, Indonesia
  • Dr. Achmad Fadillah, IPB University, Indonesia
  • Dr. Norhariani Mohd Nor, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Xiaomei Yue, Huazhong Agricultural University, China
  • Dr. Pranav Kulkarni, University of California, Davis, USA
  • Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mariska van der Voort, Wageningen, the Netherlands
  • Dr. Alexis Delabouglise, CIRAD, France
  • Dr. Francis Edwardes, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Ready to Join ISESSAH 2026?

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the leading veterinary conference

Submit Your Abstract Register Now