When vaccines connect continents: Bioveta hosted visitors from Latin America

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1.8.2025

At the beginning of July, we hosted a group of veterinarians from Carval, our long-standing distributor of dog and cat vaccines in Latin America. Our common mission is to protect dogs from infectious diseases. Participants included representatives from the most important markets in Latin America, namely Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.

The program began at the company's headquarters in Ivanovice na Hané, which has been a centre for the production of veterinary immunologicals for more than a century. Although the location remains the same, the production technology is constantly evolving. The modern operation includes, for example, bioreactors, robotic devices with precise programming and a team of top experts. Thanks to the concentration of development and production in one place, Bioveta is able to supply competitive products worldwide. During their visit, the guests appreciated the technological level of our facility and confirmed that it is the most modern production technology in Central Europe.

The multi-day professional program also included a full-day workshop with MVDr. Bc. Karel Paukner, Ph.D., focused on modern approaches to dog vaccination, including the creation of individual vaccination plans based on age, the environment in which the dog lives, and local epidemiological conditions. Effective communication between the veterinary team and the client and the role of distributors as key partners in ensuring top-notch veterinary care were also discussed.

The next day was devoted to the topics of pharmacovigilance, quality control, marketing communication, and the influence of emotions in making decisions about choosing veterinary products. The guarantor of this block was MVDr. Jiří Urbánek, MBA.

As part of the accompanying program, the guests visited the University of Veterinary Sciences in Brno (VETUNI), where they got acquainted with the facilities of the clinic for diseases of dogs and cats, as well as one of our distribution partners for the Czech market.

The cultural part included a tour of the historic city of Kroměříž listed by UNESCO and a tasting of traditional Czech cuisine and local beer. The first and last day belonged to Prague, which served as a transportation hub thanks to the Václav Havel Airport.

The entire program was led by MVDr. Alberto Velasquez, Regional Director for Latin America. Although intercontinental travel can be physically demanding, it is the willingness to jointly build ways to provide first-class care to animals around the world that is definitely worth it.