During 2019, it feels everyone became more aware of the environmental impact of their daily lives. From what we wear, to how we travel, to what we eat; everything has an impact on the environment. There is increasing pressure for everyone to ‘do their bit.’ Exactly what that means depends on the individuals' moral and ethical compass.

As VetSalus launches into mission delivery mode, it is important that we clearly communicate the principles upon which our work is based. This article presents a summary of the precepts and assumptions that VetSalus consultants will apply when advising or working on projects. 

VetSalus is a new business initiative involving a growing group of international veterinarians. The founders have recognised that there is no single “go to” business which can reliably source and place expert veterinary consultants in the areas of animal production and sustainable farming operations. VetSalus has a clear focus: “the production of wholesome food from healthy animals.”

Two stories about meat have recently dominated the headlines.

One is the latest in a series of reports that state that increased meat consumption, particularly processed red meat, has a negative impact on life expectancy.

The theme of the recent Boehringer Ingelheim 12th Animal Wellbeing Expert Forum was around the question "Do consumers and citizens want the same thing?". There were some fascinating talks from various experts in their fields. We learnt that;

David, Jon and Bruce recently attended the 12th Boehringer Ingelheim Expert Forum in Prague. A wide range of high calibre speakers visited all aspects of the question, the conference flowed really well, and the delegates were "put to work" in debating various aspects of animal wellbeing and developing innovative tools and solutions.

Some key messages we took home were;

It is difficult to pick up a newspaper these days (whether you read printed or digital versions!) without encountering the word ‘methane’. All too frequently, the next sentence will continue by associating the production of the gas with cattle and will conclude with a statement on eating less meat or dairy.

However, this latest article from New Scientist reports that, while methane levels are undoubtedly rising, the source is by no means certain.