Why attend?
A full day focused on the practical application of nutrition in the clinical care of dogs and cats.
The Brit Veterinary Nutrition Conference brings together veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, students, and other professionals interested in clinical nutrition. Learn from experienced speakers, explore current approaches to nutritional management, and take away practical knowledge for everyday clinical practice.
There will also be plenty of time to meet colleagues, exchange experiences, and enjoy a coffee and something sweet in the welcoming surroundings of Taitotalo in Helsinki. Can't make it to Helsinki? Join the conference online and watch the lectures from wherever you are.
Programme
9:00
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9:30
Welcome
9:30
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10:30
Body Condition, Cachexia and Nutritional Management in Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure
Dr. med. vet. Stefanie Handl
10:30
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11:00
Coffee Break
11:00
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12:15
Common Pitfalls and Misconceptions in Managing Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
DVM Inês Carvalho
12:15
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13:00
Lunch Break
13:00
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14:00
Restoring Balance to the Canine Gut Microbiome
Dr Bushra Abu-Helil
14:00
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15:00
TBC Brit Veterinary Diet
DVM PhD Paweł Kucharski
15:00
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15:30
Coffee Break
15:30
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16:45
Chronic Enteropathy in Cats
DVM Minna Rinkinen
Speakers
Dr. med. vet. Stefanie Handl
EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition
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DVM Inês Carvalho
Veterinary Surgeon, Clinical Nutrition Consultant
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Dr Bushra Abu-Helil
Microbiologist, Head of Science and Research at BIOME9
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DVM PhD Paweł Kucharski
Doctor of Veterinary Science and nutrition expert at Azan
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DVM Minna Rinkinen
Head of Internal Medicine, Evidensia Finland
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Venue
The Brit Veterinary Nutrition Conference will take place at Taitotalo in Helsinki, conveniently located near Valimo railway station. Parking is available at the venue.
Cannot attend in person? Join us online.
Watch the lectures live from wherever you are, and access the recordings for up to one month after the conference.
Better tomorrows begin with better nutrition.
Brit Veterinary Diets combine advanced nutritional science with what pets naturally need and love. Our diets are scientifically formulated to support dogs and cats with specific acute and chronic health conditions, providing targeted nutritional and therapeutic benefits through carefully selected functional ingredients and high-quality protein sources.
High meat content reflects the natural biology of carnivores, while exceptional palatability helps ensure that pets receive the nutrition they need — even when they are unwell.
Brit Veterinary Diet is part of VAFO GROUP, a leading European producer of premium pet food, pet snacks, and supplements.
Registration starts in October 2026.
Early Bird registration available until 30 November 2026.