Today, the Zoetis Foundation announced that it will distribute $5.3 million during its first round of 2023 grants, supporting 21 initiatives impacting 15 countries to help enable thriving professions and livelihoods for livestock farmers and veterinary professionals, as well as relief efforts for those impacted by the earthquake in Türkiye.
Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and livestock farmers provide invaluable services to our communities, raising and caring for animals to be healthy and productive, and ensuring a sustainable future for all. Yet, veterinarians and farmers face immeasurable challenges globally–from rising student debt and lack of diversity to mental health challenges, including higher risks of suicide.
The Zoetis Foundation has selected grantees that will help provide greater access to education and mental wellness resources, expand veterinary debt relief solutions, support diversity and inclusion efforts, and help enable thriving livelihoods by funding programs that support veterinary practices and farmers adopting sustainable and resilient business practices.
"Amidst global challenges from food insecurity to climate change, veterinarians and farmers play a critical role to meet the needs of a growing population while ensuring economic stability, sustainable nutrition and a healthy environment. We are excited to continue funding organizations around the world that are identifying innovative solutions to enable an inclusive, resilient, thriving profession and make a positive impact for our communities, animals and the planet," said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, President of the Zoetis Foundation and Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability at Zoetis.
Additionally, in response to the recent earthquake in Türkiye, the Zoetis Foundation quickly mobilized and is helping to provide critical support to affected communities with an initial donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross, and matching colleague donations made to the organization (up to $100,000). To learn more about the Red Cross’ efforts to support people and animals impacted by the earthquake in Türkiye, please visit here.
The full list of first round 2023 grant recipients and expansion of programmatic work includes the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF).
In its second year of funding, AASVF continues to provide professional development opportunities for veterinary students to share scientific presentations at AASVF’s annual meeting. Funding goes to students whose posters are displayed, the selected oral presenters, and the scholarship recipient whose presentation is judged best overall.
Read the full article and view the list of recipients at https://news.zoetis.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2023/Zoetis-Foundation-Announces-First-Round-of-2023-Grants-to-Advance-Farmer-and-Veterinarian-Education-Livelihoods-and-Well-being/default.aspx.
[Source: Zoetis 5 April 2023]