CIEL | Blog: Animal AgTech Innovation Summit
Dr Bethan John
In early October, Dr Bethan John, CIEL’s Animal Health Project Officer, presented at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit. Over 260 delegates gathered in Amsterdam and joined online from 35 countries, bringing together all parts of the value chain. The conference explored all aspects of animal science innovation, and the wide range of topics attracted delegates from all over the world.
During a session titled ‘Building Resilience: Preventing and Preparing for Avian Flu’, CIEL showcased our ‘Living with the Risk of Bird Flu’ Thought Leadership Report. Dr John highlighted key aspects of the report, including the challenges associated with disease prevention and control. She also shared the opportunities for innovation as we navigate this new era of living with a persistent risk of disease outbreaks in both commercial and backyard poultry flocks.
If you wish to find out more about Bird Flu and CIEL’s Thought Leadership Reports or get involved in our Animal Health Open Innovation Group which Bethan coordinates, please get in touch.
Dr Bethan John, Animal Health Project Officer
Bethan provides scientific insight and translation of technical research to support industry members and stakeholders in both commercial and non-commercial projects.
With specialist expertise in veterinary parasitology, she also has a keen interest in endemic disease and antimicrobial resistance.
Her previous roles include delivering commercial vaccine efficacy studies and feed additive trials across both ruminant and monogastric species, alongside directing livestock research projects at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Bethan champions CIEL’s animal health offering by identifying opportunities for innovation, guiding development of thought leadership reports and supporting the Animal Health and Welfare Open Innovation Group.
