By completing this 20+ hour CPD course, veterinary professionals will: Grasp core principles of pet nutrition, including species and life-stage requirements. Compare pet food types and production methods to confidently advise clients. Decode labels, claims, and marketing in line with legal and industry standards. Provide tailored nutritional advice for small mammals and birds. Understand pet food regulations, safety, and the role of additives and by-products. Address clinical concerns such as obesity and condition-specific nutrition. Support sustainable, ethical feeding by evaluating ingredients and environmental impact.

This year’s Doherty Sustainability Summit, themed “Veterinary Circularity,” explores how circular economy principles can reshape the veterinary profession for a sustainable future. From minimising waste and optimising resource use to rethinking product life cycles and practice design, the summit highlights innovative ways to close the loop in veterinary systems.