Vet Salus New Zealand directors Mark Bryan and Ilyse Jennens presented to NZVA climate champions, exploring how veterinarians and consultants can actively support sustainability in production animal systems, particularly within the dairy sector.
Highlights included:
An overview of VetSalus and its global and NZ-based initiatives
How Fonterra’s Cooperative Difference provides a powerful platform for change
Case studies showcasing skill development and implementation on-farm
A breakdown of practical opportunities in nutrition, reproduction, animal health, and whole farm management
The challenges vets face and strategies to overcome them
A call to action: why the time to engage is now
With 90% of Fonterra’s emissions occurring on-farm and a 2030 target to reduce emissions intensity by 30%, this presentation outlines how vets and consultants can contribute meaningfully, potentially accounting for up to a quarter of that reduction.
NZVA members can view the full presentation here.