Poultry Health Challenges in Pakistan
A timely scientific gathering bringing together global researchers, poultry health experts, veterinarians, and industry leaders to discuss practical disease control, biosecurity, diagnostics, and evidence-based solutions for Pakistan’s poultry sector.
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The symposium is scheduled for April 15, 2026 at Serena Hotel Faisalabad. It is jointly organized by the Department of Pathology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA – Pakistan Branch).
The program focuses on major poultry health concerns including Avian Influenza, IBD, CIA co-infection, Salmonella control, Newcastle Disease, and Avian Mycoplasmosis, with an emphasis on research, diagnostics, prevention, vaccine strategy, and local field application.
Why This Symposium Matters
- Connects Pakistani poultry stakeholders with internationally recognized experts
- Promotes science-driven disease prevention and control strategies
- Builds a stronger bridge between academia, research, and commercial poultry practice
- Supports globally aligned approaches for a healthier and more productive poultry sector
Meet the Speakers
Prof. Munir Iqbal
The Pirbright Institute, United Kingdom
Head of the Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease group at The Pirbright Institute and a globally respected poultry virology scientist.
His research and scientific leadership focus on avian influenza, Newcastle disease, virus evolution, pathogenesis, and improved control strategies for transboundary poultry diseases.
Key strengths: avian virology, vaccine relevance, infectious disease research, global scientific collaboration.
Prof. Clara Marin Orenga
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Spain
A distinguished poultry health academic with expertise in Salmonella epidemiology, poultry microbiology, and food safety.
Public professional bios note that she graduated in Veterinary Medicine from CEU Cardenal Herrera University and completed her doctoral work on the epidemiology of Salmonella in poultry.
Key strengths: Salmonella control, zoonoses, poultry public health, food safety science.
Dr. Khalid Naeem Khawaja
Pakistan Poultry Health Expert
A senior veterinary virologist and One Health expert whose public bios highlight academic training in veterinary medicine, microbiology, and virology, along with long service in research and leadership roles in Pakistan.
He is associated in public references with national-level veterinary research, diagnostic expertise, and laboratory-linked advisory work relevant to poultry disease challenges and field diagnostics.
Key strengths: virology, diagnostics, One Health perspective, poultry disease advisory, research leadership.
Prof. Muhammad Munir
Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Professor of Virology with internationally recognized research on infectious and zoonotic viruses, including virus-host interactions and molecular pathogenesis.
His work is particularly relevant for understanding emerging disease risks, inter-species transmission, and modern virology-based responses for animal and public health.
Key strengths: virology, zoonoses, molecular pathogenesis, infectious disease science, translational research.
Dr. Muhammad Helmy
A regional poultry health professional associated with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, bringing applied expertise in poultry disease prevention, technical support, and vaccine-linked field understanding.
Public professional profiles describe him as working in avian technical management, with advanced academic training in veterinary microbiology and industry-facing poultry health practice.
Key strengths: poultry health management, technical advisory, vaccine strategy, industry interface, field application.
Prof. M. Kashif Saleemi
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Professor at UAF with specialization in Avian Molecular and Toxicologic Pathology, and one of the leading academic voices in poultry pathology and diagnostic science in Pakistan.
He is publicly listed as a senior faculty member and departmental leader at UAF, with strong relevance to poultry disease investigation, pathology, toxicology, and evidence-based veterinary education.
Key strengths: pathology, poultry diagnostics, toxicology, academic leadership, veterinary research.
Core Discussion Themes
Symposium Partner
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
A globally recognized animal health company supporting innovation in vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and livestock health management across international markets.
Saadat International
A Pakistan-based poultry and veterinary market player publicly associated with industry distribution, technical promotion, and commercial engagement in the animal health space.