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Special Topic: “Swine Industry in Taiwan” presented by Prof. Jai-Wei Lee from DTAIC Department, NPUST on Tuesday, 24 September, 2024.

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On September 24, 2024, Prof. Jai-Wei Lee from the DTAIC Department presented an engaging seminar on the Swine Industry in Taiwan. At the seminar, Prof. Lee shared updated insights into the future of swine production in Asia and Taiwan, discussing the significant challenges faced by the industry, including rising feed costs and the impact of diseases. Prof. Lee also explained Taiwan’s variable feed system and introduced innovative activities for swine selling, such as live animal auction markets. This informative session provided valuable knowledge for students about the evolving landscape of Taiwan’s swine industry.

The following are some photos of the seminar held in IAVT Department.

From April 28 to May 2, 2025, the International Degree Program in Animal Vaccine Technology (IAVT) successfully held a specialized lecture series titled “Advanced Avian Vaccine Development”, featuring guest speakers Dr. Oishi Eiji, Representative Director, and Dr. Chia-Chi Liu from Vaxxinova Japan K.K.

The five-day event provided IAVT students with valuable insights into the principles and practices of veterinary vaccine development, with a particular focus on avian species. The lectures began with an overview of avian diseases and the structure of the global poultry industry, highlighting the importance of vaccine innovation in disease prevention and food security. The speakers then delved into various vaccine types, including live attenuated and vector vaccines, explaining their mechanisms, advantages in inducing strong immune responses, and strategic use in preventing major poultry diseases. They further explored the characteristics and practical applications of killed and subunit vaccines, which offer high safety profiles and targeted immunity but require careful formulation and adjuvant support to achieve full efficacy. Emphasis was also placed on key formulation components such as adjuvants, stabilizers, and other excipients, which play a critical role in enhancing immune response, ensuring vaccine stability, and extending shelf life. The discussion extended into the industrial perspective, outlining the process of veterinary vaccine development in the pharmaceutical sector—from early-stage research and antigen design, through preclinical evaluation and regulatory approval, to large-scale production and distribution. Throughout the sessions, students gained a comprehensive view of the technical, scientific, and commercial considerations involved in bringing effective animal vaccines to market. The lecture series concluded with student presentations and an engaging discussion session, providing a platform for participants to apply their knowledge and exchange ideas directly with the visiting experts.