HEALTH FOR ANIMALS | Animal Health Matters | February | 2025
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This month, “Februdairy”, rightly celebrates the vital role of the dairy sector in the global food system and wider economy. But beyond its contribution to food security, nutrition and livelihoods, it also plays a vital role in driving a more sustainable food system.
A healthy dairy herd – like all other livestock – is not only more productive, but also more sustainable. Healthy animals emit fewer emissions, produce more milk, and improve land and resource efficiencies, helping to reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint.
As we recognize the importance of the dairy sector this month, let’s reflect on how improved animal health management practices across the livestock sector can drive positive environmental change, ensuring a sustainable future for both farming communities and the planet, while at the same time helping to tackle global hunger and nutrition challenges.
Carel du Marchie Sarvaas
Executive Director – Health for Animals