History of Science and Policy for Animal Health

24 -26 June 2026 in Seoul, South Korea

The 2026 Congress of the World Association for the History of Animal Health (WAHAH) will take place from June 24 to 26, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. This will be the first WAHAH congress held in Asia, marking an exciting opportunity to expand dialogue and collaboration across regions.

The congress is jointly organized by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency and the Research Unit for Veterinary Humanities and Social Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University.

The overarching theme of the congress is:

“History of Science and Policy for Animal Health”

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Veterinary and animal ethics in historical perspectives
  • Colonial animals and veterinary medicine
  • Biotechnology in veterinary medicine
  • Veterinary historical archive/collections
  • Teaching veterinary history

Important dates:

  • Abstract Submission January 31. 2026
  • Abstract Acceptance March 1. 2026
  • Early bird registration April 1. 2026