Veterinary Sustainability Science
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
VSA seeks to support our community in their quest to learn more about the topic of sustainability, with emphasis on how it relates to the health of animals and the profession. On this page you will find a series of articles and research updates on topics relevant to the veterinary profession. We invite you to browse articles, but you may also choose to filter by specific veterinary sustainability goals using the buttons above.
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Foundational Support from Mars Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce a foundational gift from Mars Veterinary Health as Veterinary Sustainability Alliance (VSA) takes the next steps in advancing our mission
Carbon Calculator for USA Veterinary Clinics
Veterinary teams seeking to identify and implement greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures are challenged in determining precisely which areas of business are contributing the greatest
Pathway to a More Sustainable Clinic
Co-created with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association, this ‘Pathway to a More Sustainable Clinic’ is resource to support veterinary
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Nitrile gloves: more sustainable solutions for disposal
As veterinarians we use a lot of nitrile gloves. For many years, they just ended up in the landfill where they may take 100 or
Wildlife: A Natural Climate Solution
“The search for negative emissions solutions is now looking to nature, where instead of searchers merely viewing species and ecosystems needing protection from climate change, species and
Consumers Care about Sustainability, at the Veterinary Clinic too!
Consumer support for sustainable products and business practices is ever growing. Concern about environmental issues, expectations of social responsibility, and the impact of businesses on the
Research Needs to Support Sustainability in Veterinary Clinics
In this open access TCAM paper Dr. Koytcheva et. al describe their review of the literature to identify research relevant to environmental sustainability in veterinary
Auditing Waste in a Veterinary Clinic
The waste produced in veterinary clinics is often a priority topic for clinic employees, but also a challenging one to address. It can also be
The Veterinary Sustainability Goals: A Shout Out to Vet Sustain
VSA is beholden to the many individuals and groups who have championed issues and organized teams to work in the veterinary sustainability space long before
