Ep. 52 Making One Health Operational with Rune Friis Kristensen

What does it actually take to make One Health operational? In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, guest host Dr. Julia Zammit sits down with Rune Friis Kristensen to explore the business side of One Health and the role veterinary expertise can play in shaping stronger food and health systems.

Rune brings a unique perspective shaped by business, animal nutrition, agriculture, and veterinary systems. Together, he and Dr. Zammit discuss Denmark’s approach to preventive veterinary care, the importance of trusted relationships between veterinarians and farmers, and the real trade-offs that come with balancing animal welfare, sustainability, production, affordability, and consumer expectations.

They also explore Rune’s work with VetSalus, where practicing veterinarians are brought into wider business and sustainability conversations so that decisions are informed by people who remain closely connected to farms, animals, and primary production.

The conversation is a thoughtful look at what it means to move One Health beyond aspiration and into the systems, relationships, and business models that make change possible. If you work in veterinary medicine, agriculture, sustainability, food systems, or One Health, this episode offers a practical perspective on how expertise can be better connected to the decisions that shape the future.