EPISODE 5 & 6, January 28th, 2020:

How can farm vets contribute to sustainability?

This week we are launching two episodes asking the question 'How can farm vets contribute to sustainability?' The first episode is interview led, the second is a more free-flowing discussion, featuring three influential UK veterinarians. Veterinarians visit farms every day and can play a critical role in helping to advocate for genuine sustainability on farm - taking into account environmental, ethical and economic dimensions. The concept of OneHealth suggests good animal health is linked to good welfare, which may also go hand-in-hand with improved environmental performance. Looking beyond the farm vets' traditional role these two episodes suggest they can help farmers transition away from the most intensive farm production systems, keep global warming below two degrees centigrade, and re-build biodiversity.

Farm Gate host ffinlo Costain talks to:
Laura Higham, a veterinary consultant from FAI Farms, who co-ordinates a new group called, Vet Sustain
Simon Doherty, the senior vice president of the British Veterinary Association, who led the work on BVA's new policy on sustainable animal agriculture.
Gudrun Ravetz, the Head Veterinary Officer of Simplyhealth Professionals and a past President of British Veterinary Association.

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