VetKonect Limited, headquartered in Benue State, holds the esteemed title of Nigeria’s leading Digital Animal Health Company, driven by the vision to pioneer digital animal care innovations across Africa. Dr. Shadrach Terese Akpem, the Founder, elaborated on what sets Vet Konect apart in this domain.
With a vast database housing over 1,500 veterinary professionals, Vet Konect proudly stands as Nigeria’s largest independent aggregator, aiming to extend its reach to over 100 million livestock farmers nationwide. The company facilitates seamless connections between users and nearby veterinary professionals, clinics, and livestock product vendors. This is achieved through the implementation of smart-driven and AI-powered tools such as feed calculators and disease predictors, enhancing accessibility and productivity.
Dr. Shadrach emphasized that Vet Konect’s solutions cater to both smartphone and non-smartphone users, leveraging the increasing internet penetration and digital awareness across Africa. The company aspires to address challenges related to animal care visibility and accessibility prevalent not only in Nigeria but also across the broader African continent.
Vet Konect’s mission revolves around connecting livestock farmers and pet owners with veterinary professionals and facilities. Additionally, the company seeks to elevate transparency, quality, and market access for pet and livestock inputs. Their goal is to boost productivity in both livestock production and pet ownership through the implementation of AI-powered solutions. Simultaneously, Vet Konect is dedicated to advancing animal health coverage and social protection initiatives, including fintech and insurance.
Looking ahead, Dr. Shadrach highlighted the distinctive strengths of Vet Konect’s team, combining 20 years of veterinary experience with a skilled product manager boasting over 8 years in product development and user research. This collaborative expertise uniquely positions Vet Konect to deliver innovative solutions addressing the diverse needs of animals and caregivers, thereby distinguishing themselves in the competitive landscape of animal healthcare.
For those interested in exploring Vet Konect’s offerings, the app is available for download https://www.vetkonect.com/, solidifying Benue State as the epicenter of Africa’s most popular digital animal health company.
