- as a veterinary surgeon working with animals he puts animal welfare first
- Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) as a council member,
- DEFRA England Implementation Group where he was responsible for developing the animal health & welfare strategy in companion animals.
- liaison between the Companion Animal Sector Council and DEFRA
- PAWSI on developing standards for trainers of performing animals, through PAWSI he has worked closely with the DEFRA Animal Welfare Act team on how to develop a system for monitoring circus. He was a member of the Scientific review group which examined evidence on circus for the Minister
Because of this interest we are actively working with trout farmers in looking at methods for monitoring and improving fish welfare.
We are also very involved in working with film and TV producers who want to work with animals in productions, ensuring best practice for trainers and well planned, safe secure filming. We can offer a welfare/risk assessment prior to shoots and attendance through shooting.
