My time as a student vet at the heart of government
...area whilst I was there, although I’m sure this is a good sign that current surveillance is effective! Overall, the 2 weeks provided an extremely enlightening experience in a very...
An (accidental) career in veterinary politics… well mostly in State Veterinary Medicine
...writing a 20 minute presentation on “A career in veterinary politics” as requested by the excellent Medic Mentor team for one of their Insight into Veterinary Medicine Conferences for 14-15...
What it's like working on the ground during a bird flu outbreak
...tested one by one? Will they be reimbursed for the total number of culled birds? Are fancy birds compensated at their true market value? When will I be able to...
Christine Middlemiss appointed as the new UK Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr Christine Middlemiss Christine Middlemiss is to join Defra as the UK’s next Chief Veterinary Officer, succeeding Professor Nigel Gibbens CBE, who is to retire from the Civil Service at...
Why World Antibiotic Awareness Week matters to us all
...you say, so why is the Chief Vet blogging about it? Because I’m sure that you’ve also heard that the development of resistance in bacteria happens because of use of...
Antimicrobial resistance: “Chance favours the prepared mind”
...our understanding of microbiology have advanced considerably, the scientific method is a constant thread under-pinning science today, just as it has always done. In this blog, I’m going to discuss...
Working as a government vet: my story
...in quick succession, to Maidstone and then Reigate. Here I completed a certificate in State Veterinary Medicine and took my first steps into management. Promotion to Head Office required me...
The Veterinary Public Health Association and Association of Government Vets Autumn Conference – register quick!
This blog is to tell you why you should consider attending the VPHA/AGV Autumn conference on 4 November – but registration closes on 19 October so be quick! A bit...
Looking after military working dogs
...these as well as involvement in sports, help you bond as a Squadron and provide chances to travel and partake in sporting events and adventure training in a variety of...
Celebrating 100 years of veterinary and scientific collaboration: APHA’s Weybridge laboratory reaches its centenary
The Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) central laboratory and headquarters based near Weybridge, Surrey is celebrating its 100th anniversary today, 25 September. The Weybridge site is an internationally recognised...