TOPEKA, Kan., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- The Hill's Global Symposium 2018 will be available free of
charge to veterinarians, veterinary nurses and veterinary students
anywhere in the world through a unique 24-hour educational
livestream. This live access will be a Hill's global first in the
veterinary sector.
"The Hill's Global Symposium aims to inspire and educate
veterinarians and veterinary health care team members to use
nutrition to improve pets' lives," said Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn,
Chief Professional Veterinary Officer at Hill's US. "It is
already a highlight of the global world CE calendar but, for 2018,
we are taking it to a whole new level with the unique 24-hour
educational livestream. This will enable us to create an
opportunity for veterinarians anywhere in the world to join us for
a stellar educational experience directly from the comfort of their
clinic or home."
The Global Symposium takes place on April
27-28, 2018, in Lisbon,
Portugal, and will be attended by 200 veterinarians from
more than 30 countries. In addition to the livestream, the
symposium will be available for on-demand content between
June 1, 2018, and May 31,
2019. Delegates attending in person will also be able to review
lectures they attended and share them with colleagues.
The theme of this year's Global Symposium is 'Adventures of
Aging: Early Chronic Kidney Disease & Growing Older.'
Veterinarians are treating an ever-increasing number of elderly
dogs and cats, many of whose lives have been prolonged through
advances in veterinary medicine. Helping these animals age
healthily is a rapidly growing area of practice and one in which
nutrition plays a key role, according to Dr Iveta Becvarova, Director of Global Academic and
Professional Affairs at Hill's Pet Nutrition, and organizer of
this year's event.
During the Global Symposium, veterinary experts from around the
world will discuss the implications of recent research into aged
dogs and cats by Hill's, early chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the
key role of nutrition in increasing both quality and length of
life. Speakers will also advise members of the veterinary
healthcare team on strategies to address potentially misleading and
inaccurate information pet parents might find through "Dr. Google"
or other sources. In addition, they will present and give
practical advice on optimizing practice performance through the use
of social media and e-commerce.
Dr. Iveta Becvarova said: "With many pets living longer, we see
a growing interest from veterinarians around the world in
understanding the difference between 'aging' and 'disease,' and in
learning more about helping their patients to age healthily.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in particular is a common cause of
morbidity and mortality in older dogs and cats. Nutritional
management is the gold standard for any dog or cat with CKD, with
research showing that appropriate dietary management will improve
quality and quantity of life for these patients.
"We are putting the final touches to the program for Adventures
with Aging and can't wait to discuss the latest research, learning
and experience with our colleagues, whether they are joining us in
person in Lisbon or via the
24-hour livestream."
For each delegate who registers for the Hill's Global Symposium,
either live in Lisbon or via the
24-hour livestream, Hill's will make a €1 donation to Dogs for
Good, a UK-based charity that trains and provides accredited
assistance dogs to people with physical disabilities, elderly
people and children with autism (up to a total amount of
€10,000).
The full agenda for the Hill's Global Symposium and registration
details are available at
http://www.hgs2018livestream.com.
About Hill's Pet Nutrition
Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to
pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the
special relationships between people and their pets. The right
nutrition combined with the devotion of veterinary professionals
can transform the lives of pets; and healthier and happier pets can
transform the lives of pet parents. Hill's is dedicated to
pioneering research and groundbreaking nutrition for dogs and cats
based on a scientific understanding of their specific needs.
HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science
Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold
through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For
more information about Hill's, our products and our nutritional
philosophy, visit us at HillsPet.com, HillsVet.com or Facebook,
keywords "Hill's Pet Nutrition."
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