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The aim is to promote a significant reduction in meat consumption for the benefit of health and welfare.

January 18, 2026Veterinary Record

Vets must support meat reduction for the benefit of people, the planet and animals

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The aim is to promote a significant reduction in meat consumption for the benefit of health and welfare.
Review of current veterinary practices and responsibilities
Assessment of environmental impacts of meat consumption
Evaluation of public health concerns related to meat production
A target of 50% meat reduction by 2050 is proposed
Potential improvements in public health and animal welfare are highlighted
Environmental benefits associated with reduced meat consumption are discussed

Implication

Advocacy for 50% meat reduction supports public health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

Abstract

Steven McCulloch argues that national veterinary associations must advocate for a 50 per cent meat reduction target by 2050 to meet their duties to public health, animal welfare and the environment.

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Steven McCulloch (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c785beb60fb80d1396952 https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70333

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Advocacy for 50% meat reduction supports public health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

Abstract

Steven McCulloch argues that national veterinary associations must advocate for a 50 per cent meat reduction target by 2050 to meet their duties to public health, animal welfare and the environment.

Vets must support meat reduction for the benefit of people, the planet and animals

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Vets must support meat reduction for the benefit of people, the planet and animals

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