Faculty members from the Near East University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine shared their research on animal health and reproductive sciences with the international scientific community at the World Buiatrics Congress (WBC 2026) in Istanbul and the European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction (ESDAR 2026) congress in Poland.
Academics from the Near East University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine participated in two major international congresses that brought together experts from various countries in the fields of animal health and reproductive sciences. The faculty members shared their latest research with colleagues and engaged in an exchange of knowledge and experience by presenting their scientific work at the ESDAR 2026 congress in Poland and the World Buiatrics Congress (WBC 2026) in Istanbul.
The congresses, attended by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. İsfendiyar Darbaz; Vice Dean Assist. Prof. Dr. Feride Zabitler Tepik; and the Head of the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Selim Aslan, facilitated the presentation of current research in animal health and reproductive sciences to experts from around the world.
WBC 2026 Brought Veterinarians from Across the Globe to Istanbul!
The 33rd World Buiatrics Congress (WBC 2026), held in Istanbul, focused on scientific advancements regarding the health and diseases of ruminant animals. Hosted in Turkey for the first time, the congress saw intense participation of 3,560 participants, including academics, veterinarians, researchers, and industry representatives from various countries worldwide. The scientific program of the congress covered topics such as herd health, animal welfare, nutrition, reproduction, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and calf health, as well as smart farming and artificial intelligence applications. Faculty members from the Near East University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine contributed to the program through their presentations, with Prof. Dr. İsfendiyar Darbaz also serving as a session chair.
Current developments in animal reproduction science were addressed at ESDAR 2026!
The 29th Annual Congress of the European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction (ESDAR), held in Poland, brought together scientists working in the field of animal reproduction. The event, organized in conjunction with the 4th Symposium of the European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR), featured discussions on the latest research in reproductive physiology, reproductive biotechnology, and clinical applications.
Near East University was represented at the congress by Prof. Dr. İsfendiyar Darbaz, the ESDAR country representative for Cyprus, and Prof. Dr. Selim Aslan. During the event, the academics presented their work on animal reproduction and exchanged knowledge and experience with researchers from various countries.
