Over 300 companies from the pet product sector had registered for the Pet Fair Asia by the end of March. The show takes place from 3 to 5 September in Shanghai and at present the anticipated number of exhibitors is already 20 per cent up on the last show. PIJAC Canada, the Canadian manufacturers’ association, will be represented at the show for the first time with an exhibitors’ pavilion. Pet medical products and pet medical treatment facilities will also be presented at the show in the “Veterinary products” section. In parallel with this, a China Vet Forum will be organised, in which world-authoritative veterinary experts and well-known professionals will share their opinions with the attendees, who are veterinarians and pet hospital staff.