The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has a new veterinary role available as a Senior Advisor as part of the Operational Policy and Delivery Team in Northern Ireland. In this role,...
...she was relentlessly exploring her new surroundings – she had climbed all the trees, my neighbour’s roof and even got stuck in someone’s garage for the whole night. One more...
...is being hosted in New Zealand to a worldwide audience. Tickets can be found on the event’s website. There will be over 50 speakers presenting on topics such as international...
...take advantage of favourable situations. As human populations move and expand, agricultural animals continue to replace wildlife, and new hosts and vectors move with these changes. Impacts of environmental change...
...intelligence sharing and risk communication. I was particularly pleased to hear several really interesting presentations from participants, showcasing best practice and innovative new projects in these areas. The discussions that...
...transmit in new ways. Climate change is also a major factor in zoonoses. Rapid changes to habitat due to unusual weather events such as heat, drought, flooding or wildfires are...
We have two new learning opportunities: 1. African Swine Fever - What All Vets Need to Know Webinar On 17 June there was an excellent webinar on African Swine Fever...
Richard Irvine has been named as the new Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO) for the United Kingdom. Following an extensive international recruitment campaign, resulting in 41 applications, the interview panel...
After two years with HMRC I was promoted to the Senior Civil Service as Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland. I managed the Private Office, commissioning...
Applications are now open for six 2-week placements in the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) during the above dates. This new initiative gives students a comprehensive overview of the work of...
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