A New Zealand dairy vet has voiced concern about cow welfare in New Zealand, his role in the dairy production system and the role of vets servicing the industry.

Greg McNeil, a New Zealand Veterinary Association board member and veterinary practitioner says the "massive growth and transformation" of the dairy industry in recent years "has not been matched by the required growth in management skills and supporting infrastructure and, in many cases, extra feed supply to match feed demand" (Rural News, December 2009).

A copy of the article which appeared in Rural News can be found by clicking here