Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using foresight to prepare animal health today for tomorrow's challenges.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Willis, Norman G et al.
- Affiliation:
- The Norm Willis Group Inc. · Canada
Plain-English summary
In Canada, a method called foresight is being used to help improve animal health by encouraging people to think about future challenges and shape better policies. Over the past ten years, this approach has led to some positive changes in how animal health is managed, but it hasn't been widely adopted yet. The experiences from Canada highlight important factors that can help make this method more successful, and there are suggestions for how to move forward in improving animal health. Overall, while there have been promising developments, more work is needed to fully integrate foresight into animal health practices.
Abstract
Foresight has been introduced in Canada in the area of animal health as a process to broaden thinking about the future and inform policy development. Its initial use and evolution through projects and studies over the past decade are described, demonstrating real action in animal health. Despite positive, continuing, and exciting results in animal health policy development, foresight's widespread acceptance and use thus far have been limited. Critical components for success, drawn from the Canadian experience, are described, and recommendations are offered for further action in animal health.
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