Animal Welfare Course Presenters

Ross Davies

Ross has considerable experience in the meat industry and is currently Director of the Meat Courses at Massey University. He has conducted a number of welfare audits for companies seeking to better understand how their animal welfare strategies are working.

Ross established Achieve Enterprises, which is an organisation actively involved in quality and compliance systems within the wider food industry, but with particular focus on the animal based industries.

Jim Edwards

Jim has had a wealth of experience in the animal welfare area. Currently the Managing Director of World Veterinary Consultants, an international veterinary consultancy.
- Previously as the National Manager of International Trade and then as a Special Adviser to the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Biosecurity Authority.
- Developed a wide network of contacts, strong communication skills and combined with Veterinary Association roles, a high international profile.
- This was built upon a solid foundation of 14 years in rural veterinary practice in the Rangitikei and Manawatu working extensively with sheep, cattle, horses and deer, before joining the Ministry of Agriculture in 1986.