25/04/2026
Veterinarians: The Silent Guardians of Global Food & Health
In anticipation of World Veterinary Day, themed "Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health," we were honoured to host an exclusive Networking Dinner in New Delhi on 23rd April 2026 on the sidelines of VIV Select India. This evening was dedicated to the professionals who form the backbone of our livestock and food value chains.
Our Managing Director (South Asia), Dr. Shirish Nigam, opened the evening by highlighting the indispensable role veterinarians play in bridging animal welfare with human public health. We were privileged to be joined by several titans of the industry:
• Shri Tarun Shridhar (Chief Guest): Former Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GOI & DG, ICFA.
• Dr. P.K. Shukla (Guest of Honour): Former Dean (DUVASU) & Former Joint Commissioner (Poultry), Government of India. President, IPSA and Head of Dept. of Poultry Science, DUVASU.
• Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh: Dean, PGS Patna Veterinary College.
Each of our distinguished guests shared thoughtful perspectives, reflecting the evolving and expanding role of veterinarians and animal health professionals as custodians of food safety, animal welfare, public health and sustainable production.
To all the veterinarians & animal health professionals who joined us: thank you for your unwavering commitment. Our progress in animal nutrition is only possible through your expertise.