The following research and development topics were addressed:

• Disease control: global, local and sustainable 

• Zoonotic diseases and One Health 
• Emerging and re-emerging diseases 
• Vector borne diseases
• Diseases and trade
• Drug resistance

• Food safety
• Genetic resources, biodiversity and animal production
• Rural development and production

• Structural changes in production systems
• From emergency action to sustainable support

• Training and capacity building
• Animal Welfare 

It is anticipated that the bundled knowledge of the participants of the two associations/ societies and experts from many parts of the world will contribute significantly to sustainable development solutions.