New Delhi: The PAWS Learning & Research Council-India partnered with Mankind Pharma to host Mankind’s Indian VETexpo 2023 at the A P Shinde Symposium in the NASC Complex in PUSA, New Delhi. The goal of the event was to bring together various members of the pet industry and raise awareness for better veterinary care throughout India.
The event was inaugurated by Honorable Minister Sh. Somnath Bharti and was attended by over 400 young vets. Over 40 pet-related industries had the opportunity to showcase their products, and Mankind Pharma used the occasion to relaunch PetStar, a new pet food product aimed at being a nutritious and healthy option for dogs and cats.
To further educate attendees, PLRC organized a lecture by veterinarian Dr. Bhanu Dev Sharma to inform the audience of the risks of early cardiac diseases in pets. Additionally, experts in various fields including Dr. Nick Bexfield, Dr. ED IVES, Dr. Bhanu Dev Sharma, and Dr. Arun Anand created awareness about liver diseases, endocrinology, neurology, dentistry, and cardiology and their impact on pet health.
At the event, several veteran veterinarians, including Dr. P S Bindra from Jammu, Dr. J C Kochar from Chandigarh, Dr. Anil Sood from New Delhi, Dr. S C Aggarwal from Lucknow, and Dr. S P Singh from Shimla, were recognized with lifetime achievement awards for their dedicated service to animals.
Elaborating on the event, DR .R T Shrama from The Board of Directors of PLRC said, “We at PLRC are continuously working towards creating a healthy ecosystem for pets. And in line with this, we have been regularly organizing these events and workshops across the country for the last three years. With the help of Mankind’s Indian VETexpo 2023, we focused on creating as much awareness as possible with the help of industry experts.”
Forming an association with PLRC, Mankind Pharma took the opportunity to forge a trusted partnership with ‘pawrents’ to create awareness about the importance of pet diet and nutrition for ensuring a healthy pet life. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajeev Juneja, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mankind Pharma said, “In an attempt to build and support the pet care ecosystem, it is crucial to give healthy and nutritious food to the pets. Understanding that nowadays pet parents strive to give the best to their four-legged companion, we joined hands with PLRC to spread awareness about the right food and diet packed with the required nutrients for fulfilling the body requirements of the pets.”