About ethics, health and welfare issues

There is often a strong fear among farmers about the pressure from animal diseases from wild life on animal husbandry. But it is also important to recognize the influence of farming on wildlife. The risks from farming in the direction of nature is much higher than in the opposite way. But wild animals in nature areas can function as a vector for diseases from farm to farm. On the other way, diseases are a normal aspect of nature. Many diseases vanish by itself after some time; infected animals can develop resistance and heal by themselves.

LHF-staff and network also have experience in animal healthcare issues. Especially in cases of the introduction of dedomesticated animals, such as cattle and horses animal health care discussions can become strong issues. This also counts for the reintroduction animals, such as deer, European bison etc. in more crowded areas.

LHF can bring experts together and facilitate the discussion on veterinary and animal heath care issues regarding large herbivores.

On his private website www.grazingnetworks.nl/grazing-and-grazing-animals you'll find more information on animal health and welfare issues.