In this episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Hannah Varnell, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and specialist in veterinary preventive medicine, explains the rapidly growing world of solar sheep grazing. This innovative practice integrates livestock production with renewable energy infrastructure, creating measurable benefits for animal welfare, soil health, pollinators, and local communities. Dr. Varnell explains how managed intensive grazing under solar panels improves carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity — while also opening new opportunities for veterinarians in preventive medicine and livestock consulting. It's a hopeful, data-driven look at One Health in action, where agriculture, environmental stewardship, and public health truly intersect.

Resources Mentioned:

• Gray's LAMBscaping https://grayslambscaping.com

• American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) https://solargrazing.org/

• Three Trails Livestock Institute https://threetrailslivestock.org/

• Contact Dr. Hannah Varnell: dr.varnell@heritage.vet

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