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A vet in a political world
From evaluating evidence to social research, Govt. Vet Adviser Ele Brown, looks at how complimentary her vet training skills were to policy making.
Government Veterinary Services
Part of Civil Service
Job alert: Chief Veterinary Officer UK
With Nigel Gibbens due to retire in February 2018, applications for his role have just opened. Find out more.
How we adapted on the ground to better deal with bird flu
Simon Hall, APHA's Vet Director looks back at APHA's response to avian influenza developed over time, and the improvements made to their processes.
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New Government Veterinary Services blog launched
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Government Veterinary Surgeons Competence Framework
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Government Veterinary Services supports public-sector veterinary professionals and promotes veterinary policy to other vets and the public.
Government Veterinary Services is part of the Civil Service.
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Nigel Gibbens
Director General, Chief Veterinary Officer
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Journalists can contact the Defra press office through the following numbers:
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For media queries before 9am and after 6pm on weekdays, and on weekends and public holidays 0345 051 8486
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Covering animal health, animal welfare, farming, plant health and pesticides 020 8225 7318
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Email apha.corporatecommunications@apha.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone (office hours) 020 8026 1091
Telephone (out of office hours) 0788 1500 146
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