17 Mar Happy pets with Okomeds

Pets – and animals in general – can be proud of the veterinary translation service offered by Okomeds. The veterinary medicine has experienced a considerable growth in recent years and, at the same time, veterinary translation has required a great progress for such specialisation area. But, what kind of services are related to veterinary translation?

Veterinary reports, labelling, animal welfare and pet transport projects, case report forms…

Veterinary translation is a challenging discipline. Not only due to its specific abbreviations and terminology, which considerably differ from medical translation, but also due to the fact –pointed out by recent studies- that traditionally veterinarians are expected to advise clients. However this type of communication aiming to change the client’s behavior reduces client’s sense of emotional connection, which is very relevant for client engagement with the advice.

Most people treat their pets like their kids or family members. If the vet builds up an attachment to the family, too, things are smoother.

Therefore, veterinary reports and other documents that can need translation must face both a technical and emotionally connecting message, to get better results in the client’s decision making process.

Animal nutrition products and animal health translation

Animals will express their gratitude for any document associated to their health or feeding. For example, have you ever thought about livestock and agri-food products? Animals need their own food and an adequate nutrition is as vital for them as it could also be for any human being.

From poultry and it’s worlds growing demand to ruminants, including cows, beef, sheep and goats. Not forgetting the fast growers, swine. If you are buying or selling any kind of animal food or nutrients abroad, you may require a veterinary translation for some documents such as special certificates.

This can also apply for the fast growing global aquaculture segment that fills the gap between the increasing demand for fish and seafood in the oceans, and their available stock and balance. Fish do also need feed ingredients that may come from other countries.

Animal health programmes and veterinary communication

But also health programs are essential for ensuring their safety. This type of programs are carried out to identify hazards related to animal care and animal use. Their aim is to assess the risks associated with those hazards, and therefore, manage or eliminate the associated risks.

Veterinary centres have lots of documents related to drugs, including drug safety communications, medical procedures and tests for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Note that health programs, drug communications, veterinary procedures and the diagnosis or treatment of animal diseases, are all subject to veterinary translation for easing communication.

Marketing veterinary and animal care products

The animal health industry produces a huge amount of content for global markets. Veterinary companies need multilingual communication for product development, research, and marketing campaigns.

This includes:

• Veterinary websites
• Product packaging
• Marketing materials
• Research documentation
• Patient Information Leaflets (PILs)
• Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPCs)

All this information must be precise, clear, and adapted to local audiences. Accurate translations help companies build trust and improve communication with veterinarians and pet owners.

Animal health policies and translation

Animal health policies are also very important for farmers, veterinary businesses, and companies working with animals. These documents help reduce financial risks when accidents or health problems occur.

Risk analysis reports, insurance documentation, and financial reports may all require professional translation. Accurate communication can help companies protect both animal welfare and business profitability.

In short, animal health translation supports many different areas of the veterinary industry. It helps improve animal safety, nutrition, healthcare, and international communication. Professional translations also help companies comply with regulations and succeed in global markets.