The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, December 22
Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian inaugurated two-day “C PEX- Chandigarh Pet Expo-2024” and 76th All Breed Dog & Horse Show here at Parade Ground, Sector-17, on Saturday.
The event, is being held from 10 am to 8 pm, will showcase more than 500 dogs belonging to 30 different breeds participating in a series of fun events that a jury of international judges will judge. The CAT Consult is organising the show in association with Chandigarh Kennel Club, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and Small Animals Clinicians’ Association (SACA).
Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the importance of pets is increasing with the rise in nuclear families and this exhibition presents a chance for all stakeholders to discuss various issues related to the welfare of pet animals. It is also a model for protecting birds and animals.
He informed that at present 1367 Civil Veterinary Hospitals, 1489 Civil Veterinary Dispensaries and 22 Veterinary Polyclinics are engaged in the service of the state’s livestock. Under the ASCAD Scheme, dewormers worth Rs. 6.27 crore have been purchased, and equipment worth Rs 74 lakh has been provided for upgrading of polyclinics in the state, S. Khudian added.
Director Animal Husbandry Department Punjab Dr G S Bedi said that this show will prove to be a milestone in the history of tri-city. The premier exhibition is a perfect platform for the pet industry, manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers to present products for pets to consumers. Dr. J P S Gill, Vice Chancellor Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, said that the University is providing specialised services to the animals.
Hardeep Singh, founder and CEO of CAT Consults, Raminder Singh organiser and Sh. Parminder Singh Thethi, President Chandigarh Kennel Club, said that Chandigarh Pet Expo is a great opportunity for pet owners to interact with veterinarians and industry. The event will draw the top dogs and breeders from across the North India, featuring more than 50 exhibitors including well known brands i.e. Allana, Nestle Purina,Virbac Animal Health India Pvt Ltd., Mankind Consumer Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Drools, and many more brands of pet care products covering almost the entire requirement of pet needs.
