Industry Views

Dr Gregg Takashima is a companion animal practitioner and WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee Co-Chair. He is the founder of Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Oregon and works as Series Editor at Clinician’s Brief, a journal for veterinarians. - Dr Gregg TakashimaQ: Tell us about WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines. Dr Gregg Takashima: The Global Nutrition Committee (GNC) began in 2010 with the initial…

Dogs and cats have very different nutrient requirements from people, therefore feeding them typical human diet will not provide adequate nutrition. Therefore it is important for every pet food industry to formulate complete and balanced food in compliance with AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Guidelines. An unhealthy diet increases the risk of many diet-related diseases. - Dr…

Pets are in the heart of our family, and we love to see our pets happy. That is why making a happy pet is what motivates us to develop the best food for them, as we believe that nutrition is the key to improving and enhancing the quality of life for pets and their families, says Dr Marco Cavazzoni, Scientific Director, Farmina Pet Foods, Milan. Nature is our inspiration, science our method…

‘Shining a spotlight on the personal and professional wellness of those who care for our pets’ –Dr Nienke EndenburgThe objectives of the WSAVA’s Professional Wellness Group The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has recently launched a Professional Wellness Group to help improve the health and well-being of veterinarians, para-veterinarians and all members of the veterinary healthcare team…

–Dr Shane Ryan (President WSAVA)Q: Tell us about WSAVA’s Vision Statement Dr Ryan: WSAVA’s Vision Statement is: ‘To advance the health and welfare of companion animals worldwide through an educated, committed and collaborative global community of veterinary peers.’ As ‘Global Veterinary Community’ is our tagline, being a part of WSAVA also creates a space in which we can help each other and…

From a global perspective the world is getting smaller. We recognise that as the world gets smaller there is more connectivity amongst various members and it provides us with a tremendous opportunity –Dr Walt IngwersenQ: What is WSAVA’s goal? Dr Walt Ingwersen: The more individuals get together, learn and share the knowledge the better it is for everybody. There is a popular saying in North…

More than 3,350 delegates attended the WSAVA World Congress 2018 held in Singapore from 25-28 September, making it the most popular World Congress ever. Veterinarians from over 66 countries participated, with strong attendances from the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, India, Indonesia and Australia. Around 300 vets from India were present at the congress. The WSAVA says the…