JAMMU Nov 10: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), in collaboration with the Association of Mastitis (AOM), will organize the two-day International Conference AOMCON-2026 and the Annual Convention of AOM on November 12–13, 2026, at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, R.S. Pura, Jammu.
The conference theme, “Advancing Mammary Health for Sustainable Dairy Production: Innovations in Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Clean Milk and AMR Navigation,” will bring together national and international scientists, veterinarians, academicians, researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and students to deliberate on advances in mastitis management, udder health and sustainable dairy production.
The inaugural function on November 12 at 9:30 AM will be graced by Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives Departments, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, as Chief Guest. Dr. Sung-Jin Lee, Dean, Kangwon National University, South Korea, will be the Guest of Honour, while Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, will preside over the function. The programme will include release of the conference compendium and presentation of AOM awards.
The scientific deliberations will focus on next-generation diagnostics and artificial intelligence-based early detection of mastitis; sustainable therapeutic alternatives beyond conventional antibiotics; antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mitigation under the One Health approach; precision clean milk production and udder health; and integrated health strategies for livestock and other animals. Lead lectures will be delivered by experts from institutions including the University of São Paulo, Brazil, the University of Zagreb, Croatia, Kangwon National University, South Korea, ICAR institutes and leading veterinary universities in India. Oral and poster presentations, young scientist and field veterinarian award sessions, and industry–academia interactions will be key features.
Prominent international experts include Dr. Marcos Veiga dos Santos, Dr. Nino Macesic and Dr. Goran Bacic, among other distinguished scientists and subject specialists.
Mastitis is a major production-limiting disease with significant economic implications for dairy farmers and direct links to milk quality, food safety and public health. Accordingly, the conference will emphasize timely diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and judicious antimicrobial use to address the growing challenge of AMR. The event is expected to attract over 400 academicians, researchers, field veterinarians, students and corporate representatives, and foster scientific exchange and collaboration for improving animal health and strengthening sustainable dairy development.
The technical programme will also include dedicated sessions on the Vesper Young Scientist Award, the Prof. A.K. Srivastava Memorial Best Field Veterinarian Award, and industry-academia interaction, facilitating meaningful engagement between scientific institutions and the dairy and veterinary industry. The second day will also feature dedicated scientific sessions on integrated health management strategies for companion animals, laboratory animals, ruminants and wildlife.
Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, is the Conference Chair; Prof. M.S. Bhadwal, Associate Dean, F.V.Sc. & A.H., R.S. Pura, is the Convener; Prof. J.S. Soodan, Dean, Faculty of Dairy Technology, is the Co-Convener; and Prof. Neelesh Sharma, Professorm& Head, Division of Veterinary Medicine, is the Organizing Secretary.
The conference is being organized in collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council, Department of Science & Technology, with sponsorship and support from Dovee Group, VESper, Vetlife (Alembic), HIPRA, Himalaya, SICO, Huvepharma, Elico, VETSERV and ZENEX.
Through this international scientific endeavour, SKUAST-Jammu reiterates its commitment to advancing veterinary research, promoting innovation in livestock healthcare and contributing to sustainable dairy development in Jammu and Kashmir and the country at large.