Amidst efforts to expand access to veterinary services in Nigeria, a global leading California based firm, ParaVet has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered animal health platform in Nigeria.

The Nigeria operations launched through their local partners, AgriAxis International Ltd enables instant connection between animal owners and licensed veterinarians, ensuring fast, reliable, and affordable access to veterinary care anywhere in Nigeria.

The country lead, ParaVet Nigeria, Mr Greg Ikwe, while explaining the importance of ParaVet live said Nigeria had one of Africa’s largest populations of livestock and pets, yet limited access to veterinary services.

He said the technology would ensure faster response to disease outbreaks, improve food security & healthy livestock productivity, support for growing pet ownership nationwide and ensure better income and professional visibility for veterinarians.

According to him, “ParaVet enables all this through conversational farming, digital advisory, tele-consultations, medication access, scheduling, and AI support.

Ikwe further highlighted the benefits of the AI powered tool for veterinarians to include enabling them to earn more through tele-consultations, reach more clients nationwide, provide digital medical records, and new income streams

While on the part of the farmers and pet owner, the service would help in the ability to access licensed vets, disease prevention guidance, provide vaccination reminders, improved livestock productivity.

“Our mission is to ensure no farmer or pet owner is left without timely veterinary guidance. ParaVet.live is here to drive a new era of accessible animal healthcare and improve livelihoods across Nigeria,” Ikwe added.

LEADERSHIP recalls that the platform was recently showcased at the 61st Annual Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) Conference, held in Taraba State, where veterinarians and animal owners expressed positive excitement about the innovation it brings to the livestock and pet sectors.