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The Pulse of the Times MindVet Academy 2024 Summit

2024-03-15

World's Leading Experts and Executives Convene for Inaugural Summit

Early spring blooms in Shenzhen, as 140+ top experts, scholars, and animal care industry elites from more than 50 countries and regions, convene for the first time in Shenzhen, to navigate a new chapter in animal care.

With the latest research and insights exclusively unveiled, from training young veterinarians to joint development of academic associations, from industry standard establishment to professional cutting-edge technology, from the theory and practice of critical care to the academic development of ultrasound contrast imaging, we present a multi-dimensional view of the veterinary market.

Dr. João Pereira de Araújo

President of the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (EVECC)

By establishing an animal ICU department, we can offer specialized space, personnel, and technical services for patients. This significantly enhances the hospital's competitiveness and pet owners' satisfaction. But this requires not only equipment but also skilled professionals, so the training cooperation with MindVet is very valuable.

Prof. Giuseppe Rubini

Leader of animal ultrasound angiography, Head of Ultrasound at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Medicine, Policlinico Sant'Orsola-Malpighi, Italy

After routine ultrasound examinations, contrast-enhanced ultrasound is the preferred screening method. It provides quantitative information on blood perfusion, enabling precise identification of subtle differences. Some high-end models can effectively realize the imaging function, and we recommend that you try it in the diagnosis of abdomen, tumors, etc.

Prof. Dr. Kittipong Tachampa

Professor in Physiology Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University

For eight consecutive years, we have ranked first in Thailand on the QS World University Rankings. This achievement is inseparable from the support of partners like Mindray Animal Care, who has helped us make significant breakthroughs in research innovation, paper publication, and talent training.

Dr. Lai Xiaoyun

President of Companion Animal Medicine Branch of the China Veterinary Drug Association

The standardization process for veterinary equipment in China is accelerating, and industry leaders are needed to set a good example. In nearly all sectors of veterinary equipment in China, Mindray Animal Care stands as a leading brand.

From China Agricultural University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the largest single-unit animal hospital in China, Dean Prof. Xia Zhaofei, along with his "dream team" lectured from hospital management to specialty development, engaged with leading international experts and scholars, bringing cutting-edge clinical experience and theoretical insights.

Prof. Dr. Xia Zhaofei

Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, President of the Pet Healthcare Branch of the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association

As the competition in the pet healthcare industry intensifies in China, a strategy should be adopted that the leading institutions advance towards specialization, while smaller clinics focus on community services. We look forward to working with high-quality partners like Mindray Animal Care to drive growth with innovation!

A/Prof. Dr. Li Gebin

Deputy Dean of China Agricultural University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Deputy Secretary-General of the Pet Medical Treatment Branch of the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association

The old saying says 'The top student should be the class monitor'. In the animal healthcare industry, the top institutions are experts in medical care but they may not be professional in management. It is essential for the management in animal hospitals to 'love what you do'. It is even more important to engage in discussions and exchanges with the other animal hospital managers both in China and abroad.

Chain animal hospital groups made their presence throughout the summit, with executives from New Ruipeng, Ruipai, and Ruichen taking the stage, and envisioning a blueprint for high-quality industry development.

Dr. Dong Yi

Vice President of New Ruipeng Pet Medical Group

Specialization helps hospitals establish unique strengths, attracting more patients and achieving rapid growth. In management, we also need to adapt to circumstances and introduce specific policies to support the growth of specialized talents and teams.

Hu Wenqiang

Rotating President of Ringpai National Chain Veterinary Hospital

The pet healthcare industry chain in China is undergoing gradual improvement, but there is still a gap to the more mature markets, such as the US and Japan. In 2023, we signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Mindray Animal Care. We hope to align with the international first-class standards in equipment and medical technology.

Taking the pulse of the times, and going beyond the macro vision, global elites discussed three major topics, focusing on improving clinical practice with concrete actions, paving the way to the future of animal medical industry.

Looking at the Specialty-specific Development Trends and Practices with Heated Discussion on Animal Hospital Management

Panelists expressed their own views, promoting diversified co-prosperity of the industry.

Prof. Dr. Alexandru Vitalaru

Secretary General of the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), President of the Romanian Small Animal Veterinary Association

As ambitious managers, we are committed to providing our teams with a healthy environment, the best equipment and training, and extensive international exchange platforms. Most importantly, with the support of partners like Mindray Animal Medical, everything is possible.

Dr. Chen Junda

Chief Technology Officer of Loving Kindness Animal Hospital

To establish a cardiology specialty, high-quality training throughout is required with a particular focus on mastering specialized diagnostic techniques such as echocardiography. With the introduction of intelligent devices, our training and management challenges have significantly decreased.

Whether it is building a specialty from scratch or managing and operating professional academic associations, the industry needs concerted efforts in exploring and optimizing both theories and practice, and calls for support from all industrial stakeholders.

Speakers presented multiple topics, including specialty development in various global regions, talent pipeline building in a stepwise manner, and equipment updates and brand building. Leading to a feast of wisdom, a hub of practical approaches sharing, and a platform for advancing specialty development.

The Summit Staged a Session of Animal Anesthesia Safety, Providing Detailed Explanations of Perioperative Management

Prof. Francesco Staffieri

Professor of Veterinary Anesthesiology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

With the advancement of equipment, mechanical ventilation has become more prevalent in animal anesthesia, enhancing both the quality and safety of anesthesia. Using an integrated anesthesia ventilator can further reduce anesthesia risks.

Dr. Aleksandr Semjonov

DVM, PhD,Senior Lecturer at Estonian University of Life Sciences, Head veterinarian ofTallinn Zoo

We have gradually made relevant services more accessible by continuously optimizing the pricing standards for animal anesthesia. Based on this, we now have the opportunity to expand into comprehensive perioperative solutions and consistently gain user support.

Dr. Lê Quang Thông

PhD, Dean of the Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine at Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture andForestry, President of the Vietnam Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA)

For a hospital to advance, anesthesia must lead the way. For anesthesia to be safe, monitoring must be supportive. Even in developing countries and regions, we are now focusing more on comprehensive patient management, from preoperative stability to intraoperative anesthesia and postoperative care.

Experts from universities and animal hospitals engaged in brainstorming, joined hands to face the challenges and opportunities in specialty development, witnessed the latest milestones in animal medical technology, and worked together to develop a more precise, comprehensive and safer animal anesthesia solution.

Prof. Eva Eberspächer

Head of Anesthesiology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Head of Education at the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS)

The practice of animal healthcare is evolving rapidly. The earlier you start experimenting and training, the lower the subsequent learning costs. We established a dedicated critical care department early on, so as to address the challenges of 'perioperative management'. Today, it has become a typical case study for many peers to learn from.

Zhang Lei

Co-founder of Quanxinquanyi Animal Hospital Group
Director of the Referral Center of the Quanxinquanyi Animal Hospital

Introducing new anesthesia technologies can come with high initial costs, such as equipment and medication procurement. We chose to collaborate with Mindray Animal Medical, so as to ensure high-quality medical services through more sustainable investment.

As animal medical technology advances, demands for perioperative patient safety monitoring elevate. Mastering cutting-edge digital technologies is necessary to improve the outcomes of treatment and rehabilitation, and to further enhance animal welfare.

Based upon High-quality Imaging in Animal Care, Experts Further Extended the Discussion to Clinical Practice and Frontier Trends

Dr. Paolo Ferrari

Director of the Italian Heart Diseases Veterinary Observatory, Founder and former President of the Italian Federation of Cardiology

From 2007 to 2019, we studied over 2,000 cats and finally completed the "Consensus statement guidelines for the classification, diagnosis, and management of cardiomyopathies in cats". Professional imaging tools like animal ultrasound played a crucial role in this process.

Chen Ruijie

Head of Cardiology Department of Ruichen Pet Hospital Group, Director of Carla Pet Hospital

Mindray Animal Care's cardiology ultrasound equipment offers clear imaging, user-friendly operation, and a wide range of features, with frequent training sessions. This strong foundation makes the implementation of innovative techniques like interventional therapy possible.

With precise and accurate veterinary imaging, animal disease could be more visible and corresponding diagnoses could be more accurate, providing a reliable and robust solution for animal health.

Dr. Alice Rădulescu

President of Asociatia Cardiologilor Veterinari din Romania (ACVR)

Over the past eight decades, veterinary medical imaging has made significant strides, with each major breakthrough expanding the possibilities for animal healthcare practice. I am amazed to find that Mindray Animal Care appears to be a key driver behind the latest groundbreaking advancements.

Nicolás Silva

MV.Dipl.MSc, Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist Founder of CardioCare VeterinaryCardiology

In Latin America, veterinary medical imaging is advancing towards specialization. Today's ultrasound system offers clearer images, easier operation, making it accessible for young students and veterinarians. This advancement further promotes the widespread adoption of precise diagnostics.

Nahum Arellano

Mexican Expert in Small Animal Imaging, Founder of Ultrasonovet GDL

Medical imaging technology is of unique significance for diagnosing exotic pets. Many exotic pets may resist traditional, invasive examination methods. Mindray Animal Care's ultrasound offers an excellent solution, with a variety of probes to handle numerous scenarios.

With wide application in cardiology, abdomen, musculoskeletal and more clinical scenarios covering multiple cases such as diagnosis, interventional surgery, point-of-care monitoring, Mindray Animal Medical is continuously expanding the application boundaries of veterinary medical imaging, and promoting the development and progress of precision medicine.

Bringing together the world's best and brightest to scale new heights in the industry, Mindray Animal Medical will continue to adopt an open approach, collaborating with hospital management and experts to explore the frontiers. With the power of reliable and intelligent medical technology, we are committed to offering more animal patients equal access to high-quality healthcare.

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