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Poultry specialist crowned 'Young Farm Vet of the Year'
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.

 

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BSAVA's new president starts role

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 Julian Hoad has been confirmed as the new president of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), taking over from Carl Gorman.

The veterinary surgeon is the BSAVA's 67th president, and has described stepping into the role as the pinnacle of his veterinary career.

Speaking at the BSAVA's AGM, Dr Hoad said: "I really do believe that the BSAVA will continue to go from strength to strength and will continue to maintain its relevance and position as the indispensable voice of the small animal veterinary profession." 

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Rise in temperature means increased bluetongue risk

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned that the recent rise in temperature means there is now an increased risk of bluetongue in England.

Although there have been no confirmed cases of the disease since March, the most recent risk assessment found that there is a very high probability of the virus being brought over by windborne midges from northern Europe.

Farms along the east and south coast of England, from Norfolk to East Sussex, are at the highest risk. Farmers are being asked to monitor their animals regularly for signs of the virus.

UK chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss said: "We know that the likelihood of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain is increasing and so I would urge farmers to remain vigilant and report any suspicions to the Animal and Plant Health Agency."