Helen Beattie

A scheme incentivising veterinary graduates to move to rural regions has hit record participation levels - but industry leaders say more are needed. 35 graduates have been placed in rural areas this… Audio

Live animal exports by sea could be restarting soon. The National Party earlier this year promised to lift the ban that came into effect in April after the Labour government banned the lucrative… Audio

A Dunedin vet has filled her backyard with planter boxes and is putting surplus produce in a stall outside her gate for others to take home. Dr Helen Beattie posted in her local community page asking… Audio

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Big changes to the way pigs are farmed are on the cards - is it possible to strike a balance between the views of farmers, vets and consumers? Audio

There's a new animal welfare group on the scene but this time it's advocacy based on science. Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie was previously chief veterinary officer at the New Zealand Veterinary… Audio

Owners might have to look for alternatives for their fur babies' favourite meals due to a global pet food shortage.

Some supermarkets are already experiencing cat food shortages, with Whiskas… Audio

The situation is expected to worsen for farmers in drought-hit areas over the next few months, with hopes of any decent grass growth before winter quickly diminishing.

Parts of Northland, Hawke's Bay… Audio

Veterinarians are classified as an essential service during this escalated response to containing Covid-19. Indeed walking the dog features as one of the reasons people are allowed to leave the home -… Audio

A campaign to highlight environmental and animal welfare issues around winter cropping on farms has been launched this morning.

Winter cropping, or winter grazing is where cattle are strip fed a… Audio

Bridget Kiener attended her mother's funeral in Germany to be delivered another emotional blow when she returned. One of her pet budgies died while in the care of a vet who then handed her a bill for… Audio

Vets say they're concerned over the growing anti-vaccine lobby among pet owners, and food fads such as raw and grain-free diets for animals are gaining popularity. British vets Danny Chambers and Zoe… Audio