On 1-2 October 2026, the International Scientific and Practical Forum “Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives” was held in Lviv, bringing together representatives of public authorities, international organisations, research institutions, professional associations, manufacturers of veterinary medicinal products and feed additives, as well as experts and other professionals in the sector.
Over the course of two days, participants discussed current regulatory developments, European integration processes, state control, the state registration and proper use of veterinary medicinal products, and presented scientific research findings and practical experience.
The first day of the Forum featured two panel discussions addressing key challenges in the field of veterinary medicinal products and feed additives.
During the panel discussion “European Integration and New Regulatory Requirements for Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives,” Oksana Novokhatnia, Hanna Petkun, Vasyl Antonenko, Dmytro Kyryliuk, Maksym Mylyi and Vitalii Ukhovskyi discussed legislative changes, new regulatory requirements and prospects for the development of the veterinary sector in line with European approaches. The discussion was moderated by Yurii Kosenko.
The second panel discussion, “From Registration to Practice: Market Oversight and Proper Use,” moderated by Viktor Muzyka, focused on the quality, safety and efficacy of veterinary medicinal products throughout all stages of their circulation. Valerii Ushkalov, Roman Sachuk, Roman Lesyk, Tetiana Fotina and Serhii Borovkov took part in the discussion.
A special place in the Forum programme was reserved for a ceremonial plenary session marking the 50th anniversary of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP). The Institute received anniversary greetings from Taras Vysotskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, and Serhii Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP). In their speeches, they highlighted the Institute’s role in providing scientific and expert support to the veterinary sector, developing the state control system and implementing European approaches.
Oleg Osiyan, First Deputy Head of the SSUFSCP, and Serhii Zakharin, Deputy Head of the SSUFSCP for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalisation, also joined the celebrations. They recognised Institute staff for their dedicated service, professionalism and commitment to their work.
Liudmyla Honcharenko, Director of the Department of Agro-Industrial Development, represented the Lviv Regional Military Administration, while Valerii Ushkalov delivered remarks on behalf of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine.
Warm congratulations and words of appreciation for the Institute’s team were also expressed by international partners, representatives of leading Ukrainian research institutions, professional associations and civil society organisations, partner organisations, and manufacturers of veterinary medicinal products.
The second day of the Forum was devoted to scientific research and practical aspects of work in the field of veterinary medicinal products and feed additives. The scientific programme was held online and comprised three thematic sessions, covering topics ranging from the development of veterinary medicinal products and quality control to the assessment of safety and efficacy, clinical trials and pharmacovigilance.
Alongside the scientific sessions, a specialised training session on the state registration of veterinary medicinal products was held on 2 October for manufacturers, distributors and exporters. Participants examined the provisions of the new legislation, the main stages and requirements of the state registration procedure, the structure and content of the registration dossier, the preparation and submission of documentation, and practical aspects of interaction with the competent authority.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who took part in the Forum, celebrated the Institute’s 50th anniversary with us and contributed to a professional dialogue on the future of veterinary science and the veterinary sector.