Robin Hopkirk: BVSc, MSc (Edinburgh), MACVS

A New Zealand veterinarian with over 30years experience predominantly in the area of production farm animals.

 I currently own a Veterinary practice in New Zealand which services dairy farms ranging in size from 140 to 2000 cows.

The practice also deals with sheep, beef and deer farms.  Over the years I have worked in many countries in the capacity of Veterinary Consultant.

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Julian Waters BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, CBiol,  MIBiol,  RNutr, CPAg, MNZIPIM

Over 25 years experience in research, advisory, extension, commerce and advice to governments in:

I work at both farm and corporate levels across a wide range of ruminant and monogastric livestock species covering management, technical, training, mentoring, marketing, sales product development and business planning.  I adopt a whole business approach that fits in with local, commercial, climatic, cultural, financial and infrastructure conditions to match clients' resources, facilities, expertise, finances and business plans