New BCVA president sworn in at Congress
"If I have a theme for my year it is all about teamwork - an essential part of all of our lives" - Dr Elizabeth Berry, BCVA president.
Dr Elizabeth Berry has taken over the reins as the new president of the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA).
She was sworn in at BCVA Congress, which took place on 14-16 October 2021. In her speech, Dr Elizabeth Berry praised the outgoing president, Nikki Hopkins: “It is such a privilege to take on this role. It has been an honour to support Nikki in the last few years when she has diligently served our profession during an international crisis.”
She continued: “It is reassuring to know that I’m surrounded by such a talented and dedicated Board – who have all really proven how committed they are to their farm vet colleagues, even during the most challenging times.
“If I have a theme for my year at all it is about teamwork – an essential part of all our lives, whether that is on a personal, daily level on-farm or at a national representative level where this association will be collaborating with our colleagues across the profession for the good of farm animal vets and for our clients, and the welfare of the animals in our care.”
Elizabeth qualified as a vet at Liverpool University in 1986, and has since enjoyed a varied career, including five years in mixed practice and time at the Milk Marketing Board (now Genus) running a mastitis consultancy field service.
She has worked with Animax Ltd since the early 90s, and gained her PhD in bovine mastitis from the Institute for Animal Health (IAH).
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