About this event
Cutting-edge science never gets old and neither does our mission to help you transform the lives of pets. We believe that science is the best path to giving pets the best care possible. For over 75 years, science and innovation remains at the core of the Hill’s nutritional philosophy, so we invite you to our Science & Innovation Roadshow where we’ll share how science continues to transform the lives of pets today and tomorrow. We’ll have a special focus on critical care and recovery, its different phases and treatment plans. We’ll also launch our latest, ground-breaking food and share how it can help pets in recovery, those living with serious illness or who struggle to gain weight.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Dave Baloga
Dave is the Executive Vice President of Science and Technology at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. He joined Hill’s in 2007 and started the Taste Technology program at Hill’s, leveraging his experience in food product design and animal behavior to deliver delicious and nutritious foods for all pets. He led the Early Research and Product Development teams at Hill’s to deliver such breakthrough launches as Prescription Diet Derm Complete, Prescription Diet Diet GI Biome and now Prescription Diet OnCare the latest revolutionary recovery formula. He hails from the University of Minnesota, with a degree in Biochemistry and Nutrition, and graduate studies in Food Science and Flavor Chemistry. David spends his spare time traveling with his wife visiting their three daughters and pets, and is also passionate about cooking, hiking and citizen science.
Dr Vanessa McClure BSc, BVSc
Before studying Veterinary science, Vanessa was a high school teacher who taught biology and science for 5 years. She had always wanted to be a vet, so in 1999 she left teaching and applied to study a Veterinary degree. Vanessa graduated as a Veterinarian in 2003 and then went to work in private practice for 3 years. She returned to Onderstepoort in 2007 to do her residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, after which she remained to become a senior lecturer and ran the internship programme. After 18 years of Academia, she has decided to return to private practice. Vanessa now works at the Fourways Veterinary Specialist Referral Centre as a Small Animal Medicine Specialist. She is also an adjunct lecturer at the University of Namibia, Department of Veterinary Science where she lectures Haematology, Critical Care and Multisystemic Diseases. She has a special interest in critical care medicine, infectious diseases, and rescuing any creature that looks like it needs a home!
Dr Guy Fyvie BVSc
Guy is the Professional and Veterinary Affairs Manager for Hill’s Pet Nutrition South Africa, a position which he has held in various forms since joining Hill’s in 1998. His roles are, Veterinary nutrition education/consulting for the profession as well as the Hill’s SA team, Regulatory affairs, CPD for the profession, support of marketing campaigns/launches of new foods, and customer care. He has a special interest in developing Veterinarian and student “soft” skills which are important for a fulfilled professional career. He qualified in 1995 from Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty, is married to a Vet in private practice and has 2 adult children that are in human medical based careers. Wildlife, traveling, trail-running and beekeeping keep him semi-sane.
Dr Megan Brown BSc, BVSc (Hons) (Anaes)
Megan attended Pretoria High School for Girls matriculating in 2006. She went on to complete her BSc in 2009 and qualified from OP with a BVSc in 2013. Megan completed her Honours in 2017, focussing on anaesthetics and internal medicine. Megan worked at Lakeside Animal Clinic from 2013-2019 and then went on to locum until she joined Hill’s as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian in 2023. Megan is married to Dr Geoff Brown, has a son, Stuart, and is also a pet parent to 2 cats.
Programme
- 14h00 - Welcome (Dr Guy Fyvie)
- 14h05 - Innovation & sustainability is at the heart of Hill’s (Dave Baloga)
- 15h05 - Critical care phases, treatment & recovery plans (Dr Vanessa McClure)
- 16h00 - Short Break
- 16h30 - ON-Care Launch (Dr Guy Fyvie & Dr Megan Brown)
- 17h00 - Hill’s quality at the forefront of nutrition (Dave Baloga)
- 18h00 - Critical care case study discussions (Dr Vanessa, Dr Guy & Dr Megan)
- 18h30 - Close of Event
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