Dan Stevenson discusses the vet's role in regenerative agriculture at the Green Farm Conference

At this year's Green Farm Collective Conference, farm animal vet Dan Stevenson gave a talk on how important vets are in moving towards regenerative agriculture.

Dan Stevenson, who has extensive experience with cattle and sheep, emphasised the need to rethink old veterinary approaches. He particularly focused on how we see and treat diseases.

Highlights from Dan Stevenson's talk:

Role of vets in regenerative farming: Mr Stevenson discussed how veterinarians help farmers, ensure animal well-being, and handle farm medicines. He also delved into vets' potential responsibilities to the environment and consumers, stressing the importance of understanding diseases as part of bigger ecosystems and focusing on animal resilience.

Shifting to regenerative farming: Dan Stevenson spoke about the need for a supportive team and the right advisors when transitioning to regenerative farming. He emphasised keeping detailed records, engaging the farm team, staying in touch with business partners, tapping into the regenerative farming community, and choosing the right advisors.

Nutrition's importance: Dan Stevenson highlighted that good nutrition is key to farm health and output. He pointed out that addressing nutrition can solve many farm challenges. He also mentioned the ongoing need for supplements in regenerative farming and the value of related research.

Biosecurity for cattle: Mr Stevenson talked about the critical role of biosecurity, from understanding diseases to making gradual farm improvements and regularly checking progress. He also stressed the value of community collaboration in this area.

Dan Stevenson's talk conveyed that transitioning to regenerative farming might be tough, but with the right approach and support, it promises a sustainable and integrated future in agriculture.

To watch the full presentation, sign up with Trinity Global Farm Pioneers and become a member of the Green Farm Collective.