Some philosophers interested in animal ethics have lately been turning their attention to the problem of wild animal suffering. Most of us would agree that we have duties to prevent or limit suffering in animals under our care. But do we have similar duties to animals in the wild? This […]
Questioning business models used in Veterinary Science
In the January/February 2020 edition of The Veterinarian I published an opinion piece requesting a discussion on the business model used in Veterinary Practice in the Western World. This piece was written because I perceived that the mental state of the profession was showing signs of breaking apart with over […]
Vet Ethics: Abuse at home – addressing the animal aspects
The Victorian parliament has been presented with a motion that would recognise animal abuse as often intimately related to family violence. Advanced by Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick, the motion aims to address the serious problem of women (and sometimes men) who are unable to leave abusive relationships due […]