Animals need to be protected from the wide variety of different pests and organisms that can cause or spread disease. These organisms typically reproduce very quickly so their population can increase rapidly, leading to infestations which cause illnesses, or death, in animals.
We seek to foster a greater understanding of animal health matters and promote a predictable, science-based regulatory environment that allows industry to supply innovative and quality veterinary medicines, vaccines and other animal health products into a competitive market.
These products contribute to a healthy and safe food supply as well as a high standard of health and welfare for animals and people.
New Zealand’s animal health industry turns over approximately $NZ367 million a year at a wholesale level. The bulk of this spending helps farmers and growers produce excellent food, fibre, and other primary products, and keep pets healthy.
Animal health has undergone a transformative change in the 21st century. Animals are receiving better care, medicines are becoming more targeted, and diseases have even been eradicated. There is better surveillance of global diseases, and monitoring of animal wellbeing and nutrition, through technologies such as smartphone apps, 'smart ear tags' and drones.
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New head to take the helm

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Manifesto 2023: Food supply relies on govt support for rural sector

World Food Safety Day signals security in safe food

Animal health solutions are key to reaching our emissions targets

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Government action needed to future-proof food production

Vaccinations protect people and animals from life-threatening diseases

Taihape student one step closer to a career in animal care

We’ve changed our name

Merger to unite representation for multi-billion-dollar crop and animal health industries

UK and NZ animal health associations welcome regulatory co-operation

New Zealand is world-leading in agrichemical management

Animal health products critical to the future of NZ dairying

Raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance

Ground-breaking report: Farming, animals and food security supported by small but vital industry

Husky health, dogsled tours and frostbite checking central to vet student’s win
