NEWS 104 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2025 The Purina Institute Global Summit 2025, held 30 April to 1 May, brought together leading experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition and technology to explore groundbreaking advancements in pet health. Focused on the theme of "Technologically Empowered Veterinary Care," the summit showcased forward-thinking research and practical applications that are set to transform the veterinary field. The free product-agnostic summit was livestreamed, and sessions are now available for on-demand viewing. With over 5,500 veterinary professionals registered, the event underscored the global veterinary community's commitment to innovation and excellence and the emphasis the Purina Institute places on science to improve pets' lives, according to the announcement. "At the Purina Institute, we believe in the power of shared science and the synergy between veterinary expertise and cutting-edge technology," said Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD, global head of the Purina Institute. "In this new era of veterinary medicine, professionals have to find the right balance between having a robust skill set and embracing emerging technologies as our allies." The summit, now in its 26th year, featured two days of presentations from over 20 global speakers focused on how innovation in technology is advancing pet health and nutrition science. Read more>> The World Egg Organisation (WEO) held a high-level event on 22 May, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, uniting leading voices from animal health, public health, and the global egg industry to address the ongoing challenges posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Taking place on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO), the event highlighted the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration and science-led strategies, including vaccination in laying hens. The session, titled ‘Tackling Avian Flu Together’, was attended by representatives from WHO member states and international organisations. WEO Chair, Juan Felipe Montoya Muñoz, welcomed guests and emphasised the importance of a united approach: “WEO represents egg farmers, big and small, around the world – many are on the frontline dealing with avian influenza. We are committed to a ‘One Health’ approach and strengthening collaboration with WHO and the other quadripartite organisations.” The event was expertly moderated by Dr Richard Webby, Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, and featured three insightful presentations: • Dr Wenqing Zhang, Head of the Global Influenza Programme, WHO, Switzerland • Professor Ian Brown OBE, Chair of OFFLU (WOAH/FAO network of expertise on animal influenza) Steering Committee, UK • Ben Dellaert, Chair of the AI Global Expert Group, WEO, Netherlands Read more>> Purina Institute Global Summit 2025 explores future of veterinary care World Egg Organisation calls for united action against avian influenza Photo: Nestlé Purina
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