Chris Maxwell is Head of Policy for the 'Get funding to improve animal health and welfare service' at Defra.
With over 18 years in the Civil Service and 7 years shaping the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, he leads the team that co-designed the Pathway’s disease control programme with industry.
Chris now oversees the delivery of targeted funding to help farmers improve animal health and welfare, making sure the service is practical, effective, and aligned with wider policy goals across Defra and the Farming and Countryside Programme.
From today, farmers in England can get a funded vet visit for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. This helps those with multiple groups of cattle, pigs or sheep to access tailored animal health and welfare support across their business.
This week, we’ll be at:
The Royal Norfolk Show in Norwich – 25–26 June
The CAAV Conference in Edinburgh – 27 June
Come and say hello to our team.
You can find us at these agricultural shows and conferences in 2025.
