Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the New Zealand economy and ruminant based agriculture, particularly dairy, makes up the largest single component. As a direct result of this, methane emissions from ruminants contribute around one third of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing these emissions is critical to New Zealand meeting its international targets but doing so comes with a considerable risk of damaging the economy.
Our Managing Director, David Black is also a Director and current Treasurer of Vet Sustain, as well as being a working vet and Managing Director of Paragon Veterinary Group in Cumbria. So with his various hats he has had a very busy few weeks talking about aspects of veterinary sustainability both in person and virtually.
Agri-Vet, which is a supplement to Agri-business, an important contributor to New Zealand's agricultural journalism, recently published an article on VetSalus. Based upon interview with our chair, Lewis Griffiths, the article outlines current achievements and aspirations for the organisation, which is steadily growing its influence and activities. VetSalus is now developing its presence in New Zealand.
Angela Damaso is part of our network of experts, read below to find out a little more about her work.
Environmental issues, particularly those linked to agriculture, are high on the current political agenda in New Zealand. As a result of this, matters which should be subjected to a logical, science based debate have become sensitive and emotional discussions, which frequently bridge that fundamental of New Zealand society: the rural/city divide.
Ali Haggarty is part of our network of experts, read below to find out a little more about her work.
