About ethicoNZ
Our Experience
After a combined 60 years in animal welfare research and animal ethics, we have started ethicoNZ. Now, we share our passion and experience by helping others design and deliver their own research. We also directly deliver contract animal welfare research that is recognised for its quality and creativity. Talk to us today about how we can support your project and put you on a solid track to results and delivery.
Our Approach
We will listen carefully to your needs then leverage the power of a wide team to deliver an expert, bespoke solution.
We have an active group of expert collaborators with a wide range of skills to include on our project teams as relevant. These people include a NZ registered veterinarian, an AI strategist, a dashboard developer, a social scientist, and several data scientists. This means your project will get expert oversight over all aspects from inception to delivery!
Services Provided
- Full research support, including grant writing, strategy, study design, reporting and peer-reviewed publication
- Ethical guidance and application preparation
- ACVM and compliance applications
- Compliance and auditing
- Strategic application of machine learning efficiencies
- Dashboards and monitoring
- Veterinary oversight
About Us
Dr Gosia Zobel
Animal Ethics Committee
Dr Gosia Zobel
Growing from an interest in improving the lives of animals and recognising that there are many facets that contribute to their welfare, Gosia has developed a diverse portfolio of research expertise, including goat, cow, sheep, rodent and companion animal behaviour. Gosia is specifically recognised as an expert in goat behaviour and welfare and has contributed to improving management of this species worldwide.
She has a strong interest in developing sustainable future systems, and with over two decades of experience in conducting research both in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas, has strong analytical, experimental design, and communication skills. She also brings a sense of creativity to any project and is not afraid to tackle challenging problems with alternative solutions.
Dr Jim Webster
Animal Ethics Committee
Dr Gosia Zobel
Jim has a background in agricultural science, which gives his knowledge of animal research, a firm grounding in the practicalities of animal production.
He has had a fulfilling career in physiology, animal welfare research and animal ethics evaluation and approval; this is a unique combination of skills relevant to current challenges for many organisations.
During this time, he has served as a director and on boards of non-profits such as Global Animal Partnership and AAALAC. In 2025 he joined the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAEAC).
Promoting respectful relationships with animals, whether for food or in research, has been a strong driver for his choices.
Animal Ethics Committee
Animal Ethics Committee
Animal Ethics Committee
Our Code of Ethical Conduct was approved by MPI on 19 December 2024 and we now have an Animal Ethics Committee. To support the committee and users, we have used our experience and skills to build a bespoke animal ethics database that will make the application preparation and review process straightforward.
We are providing external organisations access to our animal ethics committee under parenting contracts.
In addition, we can prepare and submit applications to the committee on behalf of our clients.
If you wish to know more about either of these options, please contact us.
Consultancy Services
Animal Research
Ethics and Compliance
Animal Research
Our expertise and experience includes research on species such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer, pigs, poultry and rodents.
We have recently assisted successful grant applications such as Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative and Callaghan Innovation R & D Experience Grant.
Publications
Ethics and Compliance
Animal Research
We recognise that research success is much more than peer-reviewed publications, but we have almost 200 that are testament to the relevance and rigorous scientific methodology we apply.
See our publication list at the links below.
Ethics and Compliance
Ethics and Compliance
Technology Application
Ethics and compliance applications require specific knowledge of the statutory requirements and review process to have the maximum chance of success.
With over 20 years experience with animal ethics review and decisions, we can make this compliance process fly for you.
Technology Application
Technology Application
We believe that technology should be used, but only when it adds value. Our experience applying research technology to deliver the data required and no more, means less time wasted in deployment, lower cost and easier analysis and interpretation.
R & D Strategy
We have a track record in finding creative solutions to answer the big picture.
Once we understand your goals we will drive it with a passion and energy like it is our own.
EcoNZult
If you require animal welfare standards, assurance, and certification, visit our partner company, EcoNZult Ltd.
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