William Garton.

William Garton recognised for his enthusiasm for poultry knowledge.

The winner of the Young Farm Vet of the Year award, sponsored by Zoetis, has been revealed.

Specialist poultry vet William Garton impressed the judges with his “enthusiasm for poultry veterinary knowledge and entrepreneurship”.

He received the honour during an online ceremony presented by sports television presenter Mark Durden-Smith and Chloe Ryan, editor of Poultry Business magazine.

Chloe Ryan said: “He [William] has shown an excellent level of dedication, enriching his experience and qualifications through continuous professional development to farms and flocks as evidenced by glowing praise from a long list of clients."

William grew up on a sheep farm in Nottinghamshire, breeding rare breed poultry and selling the eggs to local people. After graduating from the University of Nottingham, he joined a practice in the North West where he undertook a poultry internship.

Four years ago, William established his own practice in Cheshire (Avivets), dedicated to the game and poultry sector. He also guest lectures at the Universities of Nottingham and Surrey, is an Official Veterinarian for avian exports, and sits on the RSPCA’s technical standards advisory board.

The Young Vet of the Year Award forms part of the National Egg & Poultry Awards, organised by Poultry Business Magazine. The other finalists were Helena Brewer, from the Poultry Health Services team near York, and Henry Lamb, who works at Crowshall Veterinary Services in Norfolk.