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On November 19th, Dr. Ujimasa had the privilege of delivering a lecture to second-year students in the Department of Veterinary Health and Nursing at the Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University. We are deeply grateful for this honorable opportunity.

Upon graduation, these students will take the national examination to become certified veterinary nurses. Approximately 60–70% are expected to work in veterinary hospitals throughout Japan, while an additional 10–20% will pursue careers in animal health–related companies.

At around 20 years of age, these students stand at the very beginning of their professional journey. Dr. Ujimasa encouraged them to embrace new challenges—whether in academic study or personal pursuits—with the mindset that “even if you fail, your life will not be taken.” This message reflects his belief in the value of bold curiosity and resilience for the future leaders of the animal health industry.

On October 8, I had the honor of speaking at the 58th Animal Health Seminar organized by Crecon Research & Consulting, where I gave a presentation to 144 participants from 43 animal health companies.
　
This was my sixth lecture in Crecon’s long-running seminar series, and the title of my talk was:
“Discounts can be Poison – Strategy is the Real Cure”.

More than ten years ago, the late Ron Brakke of Brakke Consulting, Inc. (BCI) once remarked during his visit to Japan that “the Japanese animal medicine distribution system is about 20 years behind the U.S.”
I sometimes imagine what Ron would say if he could see Japan’s situation today — how far we may have come, and how far we still have to go.

Yet, even now, I cannot help but feel the gap that remains between Japan and the United States.
That is why I continue to raise my voice, sound the alarm, and urge awareness of the challenges ahead.