ADIHEX Showcases Innovations In Veterinary Services And Educational Opportunities For Animal Health

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) is currently underway at the ADNEC Centre. Organised by the ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, it is drawing significant interest from key players in veterinary medicine and animal health. The event showcases cutting-edge advancements in these fields, attracting numerous institutions and companies eager to present their latest innovations.

Among the notable exhibitors is the Advanced Scientific Group, which operates a specialised veterinary laboratory focused on camels. This facility offers advanced technologies such as embryo transfer, cloning, genetic testing, and DNA analysis for determining parentage. Additionally, they provide a dedicated veterinary pharmacy to support these services.

The United Arab Emirates University stands out as the sole institution in the UAE authorised to award degrees in veterinary medicine. They are showcasing educational programmes centred on sustainability, animal health, and zoonotic disease prevention. The university's faculty includes departments like food science, veterinary medicine, and integrated agriculture. These offer bachelor's degrees in areas such as veterinary medicine, fisheries, animal production, horticulture, and food sciences.

Research initiatives at the university focus on food security and sustainable livestock and agriculture practices. This academic participation highlights the importance of education in advancing veterinary science and animal welfare.

Zabeel Feed is another prominent participant at ADIHEX. Specialising in producing feed and nutritional supplements for horses, camels, birds, and rare animals, they employ a team of veterinarians and nutrition experts. Their laboratory ensures that all feed meets international standards through rigorous testing.

Companies like Al Hikma are also present at the exhibition. As a leading supplier of internationally approved veterinary medicines and supplements in the UAE, they cater to various sectors including horses, camels, cattle, poultry, and pets. Their innovative solutions aim to enhance health and performance across these areas.

Diverse Offerings from Global Brands

The German Standards Group provides services for establishing veterinary clinics while supplying medicines and feeds from major global brands like Nestlé and Zoetis. Based in Dubai, they bring international expertise to local markets by offering products from renowned names such as Mindray, Minitube, Henke Sass among others.

This diverse range of participants highlights ADIHEX's role as a platform for celebrating cultural heritage linked with hunting and equestrian sports. It encourages innovative methods for preserving purebred lineages while showcasing state-of-the-art products in veterinary medicine.

The exhibition serves as an important venue for sharing knowledge about animal care advancements while promoting sustainable practices within these industries. Through collaboration between academia and industry leaders at events like ADIHEX progress continues towards improving both animal health outcomes globally.

With inputs from WAM