Young Farm Vet of the Year 2025 announced
Julia Lee receives her award with TV personality Shaun Williamson and Emily Wilton from Zoetis.
Hui Pin (Julia) Lee has been named as Young Farm Vet of the Year at the National Egg and Poultry Awards in London.
The Norfolk-based associate veterinarian was praised as a ‘dynamic’ leader, who had worked with farms to reduce antibiotic use and improve performance.
Dr Lee came to the UK in 2016, having learned English at an international school in China. She studied at the Royal Veterinary College, from where she graduated in 2021.
She completed her Master’s degree on animal welfare in Canada, before returning to work at Crowshall Veterinary Services in Norfolk.
Although Dr Lee’s interest was originally in companion animals, she decided to focus her career on animal welfare medicine. She now works across the entire poultry sector, including broilers and layers.
She provides clinical advice, supports welfare initiatives and manages complex export schedules for the global poultry trade.
Dr Lee is also closely involved in education and knowledge, hosting ‘lunch and learn’ sessions with fellow veterinary professionals and students. She presented on cage-free systems at a major international welfare conference in Shanghai.
She has been praised by Crowshall Veterinary Services director Henry Lamb, who previously won the Young Farm Vet Award, for her ‘gold standard service’.
The judges said: “She has quickly become a dynamic leader in poultry health and welfare, helping farms achieve dramatic reductions in antibiotic use and improved performance.
“Her commitment to evidence-based advice, education and industry advocacy has earned widespread recognition.”
Dr Lee’s achievements were celebrated at a ceremony in London, sponsored by Zoetis, which was attended by hundreds of guests from the industry.
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