Zhengzhou, China, 23 October 2026 — The 15th Leman China Swine Conference opened in Zhengzhou, Henan province, bringing together veterinary researchers, producers, technology suppliers and animal-health businesses to discuss disease prevention, production efficiency and innovation in pig farming. The conference is being held alongside the World Swine Industry Expo and the World Pork Festival from 22 to 24 October.
Organiser-reported figures indicate that the conference attracted 6,896 delegates from nearly 20 countries, with more than 120 speakers and over 150 presentations. The accompanying expo reportedly includes 816 exhibitors across 100,000 square metres. These figures come from event coverage and should be understood as organiser-reported attendance and exhibition statistics, rather than independently audited totals.
Key Focus Areas
- Disease Control & Prevention: Sessions and research updates target critical swine health challenges, including Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS / blue ear disease), Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED), African swine fever prevention, and disease diagnostics
- Diagnostics & Surveillance: Discussions emphasize modern diagnostic tools, air filtration practices, and biosecurity execution to bridge the gap between protocol and farm practice
- Farm Automation & Smart Farming: The event highlights artificial intelligence (AI) in pig production, computer vision, outbreak prediction, precision sow nutrition, and digital production management to optimize yields and lower operational costs
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Scale & Participation: The three-day event (running through October 24, 2026) brings together over 130 international experts, more than 10,000 delegates, and 800+ exhibitors
