Agrinews24 কৃষির সাথে, কৃষকের পাশে
AgriNews24.com: ACI Animal Health organized a high-profile technical seminar on “Rabies: Current Status and Its Control” at the prestigious Six Seasons Hotel, today (16 March), bringing together leading experts, government officials, university professionals, and pet practitioners to discuss this pressing public health issue.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from Dr. Amjad, Head of Business, ACI Animal Health, who highlighted the company’s extensive range of products and services dedicated to animal well-being. Ms. Memory Jahan Shimu and Dr. Farzana then presented insights into ACI’s pet folio activities, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to pet healthcare.
Dr. Md. A. Saleque, Chief Technical Advisor, ACI Animal Health, delivered an insightful address on the rising trend of pet rearing in Bangladesh. He stressed the need for proactive healthcare and disease prevention measures, particularly with the increasing number of pets in the country.
The technical session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Nitish Chandra Debnath, Former Vice-Chancellor of CVASU, and featured prominent international experts. Mr. Marek Vystavel, Marketing and Sales Director, Bioveta, provided an overview of Bioveta’s cutting-edge pet vaccine production, emphasizing the company’s stringent quality standards. Mr. Robert Khun, Regional Director of Bioveta, delivered a crucial presentation on the transmission, prevention, and importance of rabies vaccination, highlighting its critical role in controlling the disease and protecting both pets and humans.
A distinguished panel of experts, including Dr. Moynul Islam (BD, Vaccine), Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam (Member Director, BARC), and Dr. Hiresh Ranjan Bowmik (Former Director General, DLS & Chief Advisor, ACI), further reinforced the importance of rabies vaccination. They highlighted rabies as a severe public health threat and called for comprehensive vaccination programs to mitigate risks.
In his closing remarks, Prof. Dr. Nitish Chandra Debnath emphasized the One Health approach, advocating for multi-sectoral collaboration to combat rabies effectively. He commended ACI Animal Health for its proactive role in addressing this critical issue.
The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Faisal Ferdous, National Sales Manager, ACI Animal Health, who expressed gratitude to the speakers and participants for their valuable contributions. With rabies continuing to pose a significant health hazard, initiatives like these are vital in raising awareness and ensuring a safer future for both pets and humans.
