The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) is to hold its first ever Parrot Symposium next month.
Taking place at Chester Zoo on September 21, the event aims to deliver the latest knowledge on parrot nutrition and welfare, identify key educational messages for parrot owners and create a networking opportunity for parrot professionals.
Confirmed speakers include avian vet and lecturer Vicki Baldrey MRCVS; Chairman of The Parrot Society UK Alan Jones MRCVS, and exotic animal vet Dr Tariq Abou-Zahr DipECZM(Avian) MRCVS.
The event is aimed at bird food manufacturers, retailers, avian vets and vet nurses, zookeepers and bird wildlife experts, academics and students, animal welfare organisations, parrot re-homing centres, parrot breeders and specialist groups, media, and influencers interested in pet birds.
PFMA head of science & education Sarah Hormozi said: “We are excited to be holding our first parrot nutrition symposium. This symposium provides a unique opportunity to hear the latest knowledge from experts in the field, collaborate on parrot welfare and network.
“We’ve held a similar pet-specific event for rabbits before and the quality of information shared and actions that come out of the day was excellent.”
Registration includes the symposium attendance, refreshments, lunch, and admission to Chester Zoo. The symposium will run from 9.30am-3pm.
For full details, visit:Â https://www.pfma.org.uk/pfma-parrot-symposium-2022
