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Held in Antalya between April 16–20, 2025, the 7th International Poultry Meat Congress (UBEK) brought together more than 1,100 participants from 33 countries, creating a major platform for scientific dialogue, sustainability practices, and innovation in the poultry industry. The event took place at the Titanic Deluxe Hotel Congress Center and attracted researchers, industry leaders, public officials, and NGOs.
The KLIVET 2025 Spring Congress brought together a wide array of professionals from across the veterinary and animal health sectors, marking a meaningful and influential gathering for the field in Turkiye.
The 7th International White Meat Congress (UBEK 2025) has once again proven to be a critical hub for innovation in poultry production, and Elanco took the stage to highlight its growing role in shaping the future of sustainable animal health.
Committed to Excellence: Boehringer Ingelheim’s Continued Support for Veterinary Medicine in Turkiye
Przemek Zielinski, General Manager of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Turkiye, attended the congress and shared his insights on the company’s role in supporting the veterinary community. “Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to be a strong partner for veterinarians,” he stated. “Since the beginning of my tenure in Turkiye, I have made it a point to attend many of the events organized within the veterinary sector. Klivet’s events stand out with their level of professionalism and their commitment to excellence — qualities that contribute significantly to the advancement of the veterinary profession in Turkiye.”
The recent KLIVET Spring Congress offered more than just scientific discussion — it provided a rare, global lens into the future of veterinary medicine. For Ayla Ceren Tokgoz, a veterinary student and active member of the International Association of Veterinary Students – Turkiye (IAT), the congress held a particularly meaningful place.
“KLIVET is truly unique to me. It offers a rare opportunity to observe how veterinary medicine is approached in different countries, giving me a global perspective on the profession,” Tokgoz shared. This international dimension has become increasingly important as veterinary education and practice rapidly evolve worldwide.
“I went through a lot of trial and error,” she explained. Early on, she explored other fields — including internships at human hospitals, with dietitians and pediatricians — before realizing that veterinary medicine was the one profession that genuinely inspired her. “It was the only one that made me excited to wake up early and stay late,” she said.
At the KLIVET Spring Congress, TheAnimalEconomics had the opportunity to speak with Ayca Erkol, Country Manager of Nestlé Purina Pet Care Turkiye.
Aslı Celikkol, the Country Manager of Royal Canin Turkiye, shares her perspective on why Royal Canin is a trusted name among veterinarians, the company’s role in advancing pet nutrition, and the importance of participating in key scientific events such as the KLIVET Congress. In this exclusive conversation with The Animal Economics, she highlights Royal Canin’s science-driven mission and its commitment to both veterinary professionals and pet owners.
Tolga Erkuş is a highly respected consultant in Turkiye’s poultry industry, known for his expertise across all stages of production—from breeder farms to hatcheries, broiler operations, and performance optimization. In this exclusive interview for The Animal Economics, we spoke with him during the 7th International Poultry Meat Congress. He shared valuable insights on key management challenges, critical success factors in hatchery operations, and his reflections on this influential event.
Among the highlights of KLIVET was a presentation by Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, a renowned veterinary dermatologist from the United States. In her session, Dr. Bourgeois encouraged veterinary professionals to “think like a dermatologist” when approaching skin-related cases. She focused on the increasing prevalence of food-related allergies and allergic dermatitis, offering practical advice on diagnosis, case management, and client communication. Her insights were particularly relevant within the broader context of the congress theme, as she touched on how obesity can complicate dermatological conditions in companion animals.
At the 2025 KLIVET Spring Congress in Istanbul, veterinary surgeon Dr. Mike Farrell, DipECVS, MRCVS, delivered a series of expert insights focused on one of the most pressing health issues in companion animals today: obesity and its orthopedic consequences. Speaking to a room of clinical veterinarians from across Turkiye and abroad, Farrell explored the growing clinical burden of obesity in cats and dogs, with a particular focus on its role in joint disease and mobility impairment.
At the KLIVET Spring Congress 2025 in Istanbul, renowned veterinary specialist Prof. Dr. Alexander James German from the University of Liverpool joined the scientific program as an invited speaker. Following his presentation, The Animal Economics had the opportunity to sit down with Prof. German to discuss a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in clinical nutrition: why senior cats require special dietary care.
One of the most respected voices in veterinary internal medicine, Prof. Dr. Michael Lappin, was among the headline speakers at the Klivet Spring Congress 2025 in İstanbul. Invited as a distinguished guest, Dr. Lappin shared decades of clinical insight with Turkiye’s veterinary community, offering in-depth sessions on gastrointestinal diseases, with a focus on chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and lymphoma.
At the KLIVET Spring Congress 2025 in Istanbul, Candioli — a long-established name in European animal health — celebrated a milestone: 10 years of presence in the Turkish pet health market. As part of the congress, The Animal Economics sat down with Dr. Amanda Testa, Candioli’s Import Manager and a veterinarian by training, to discuss the company’s vision, values, and future in Turkiye.
One of the most thought-provoking speakers at KLIVET Spring Congress 2025 in Istanbul was Dr. Goran Cvetkovic, who addressed a topic that’s gaining urgent relevance across the veterinary world: the business side of clinical practice. As economic conditions continue to challenge veterinary professionals globally, Dr. Cvetkovic offered key insights into maintaining clinic profitability and avoiding common financial and managerial pitfalls.
Veterinarian Pinar Yalim Kulekci from Clubvet Animal Hospital shares her knowledge on kidney diseases and nutrition with us. Kulekci draws attention to the critical role of nutrition in the treatment process of kidney diseases and emphasizes how treatment success can be achieved with proper nutrition. Yalim Kulekci also discusses in detail the success of nutritional solutions for cats with loss of appetite due to kidney diseases and how choosing the right food contributes to treatment. In this interview, we will discover how nutrition makes a difference in the management of kidney diseases from the perspective of a veterinarian.
Banvit BRF transforms its breeders into stakeholders of an ecosystem digitally with its innovative application that revolutionizes the operational ecosystem. We listened to the details of the amazing application in Banvit BRF and the latest developments from Banvit BRF Live Activities Coordinator Veterinarian Erdal Elmas.
Treatment periods are getting longer. Trusted medications are no longer delivering the same results. In this in-depth conversation, Veterinarian Ali İhsan from Karyem Tarım, one of Konya’s leading livestock operations, discusses the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in farm animals and its increasingly visible impact on the field.
The new production unit will serve customers in Egypt, the Middle East, Southern Europe and Africa, and as underlined by the Company’s commitment to excellence, the facility will provide dsm-firmenich customers with greater confidence and comfort by increasing material reliability and delivering top quality products.
Perstorp, one of the world's most important organic acid producers, opened its facilities to guests from Turkiye, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. In the technical sections of the two-day program, presentations were made on Salmonella and Perstorp Animal Nutrition solution suggestions, while Perstorp's huge production facility in Stenungsund, Sweden, was greatly appreciated by the visitors.
In our interview with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health IMETA Region President Waleed El Mashak and Turkiye Director Przemyslaw Zieliński, the common discourse was as follows: “Boehringer Ingelheim, which also leads science in animal health, is taking firm steps towards its goal as a company that makes a difference.”
Phytobiotics has completed its 2024 International IQ Seminar, focusing on artificial intelligence and innovation in animal nutrition, with meetings held in Austria and Germany. Chicken Checker stood out as the application of the future in the meetings where innovation was the main theme.
The congress, which was successfully held with a record participation of over 1500, shared current approaches and scientific studies on herd management, preventive veterinary practices and correct vaccine selection with veterinarians throughout the scientific program. HIPRA, which participated in the congress as a platinum sponsor, brought participants together with academicians and HIPRA professionals who are experts in their fields with the HIPRA Satellite Symposium organized within the scope of the congress scientific program and the “Meet to Expert” events held at the HIPRA Stand area.
Phora Animal Health, in partnership with the 177-year-old American giant Arm & Hammer, took part in the Herd Health and Management Congress as a gold sponsor. The surprise participant of this year's congress was Phora Animal Health. Phora's stand, which was present at the congress with Arm & Hammer, one of the important animal health and nutrition organizations of the USA, was one of the most interesting points during the congress.
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