Glen Cousquer
Glen Cousquer, BVM&S, BSc, CertZooMed, MRCVS, graduated from The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 1997 after completing a BVM&S degree, together with an honours degree in preclinical veterinary science, focusing on avian respiratory physiology. He spent time in mixed general practice before specialising in wildlife medicine, working as an RSPCA wildlife veterinary officer.
In 2003, Glen completed a certificate in zoological medicine, developing special interests in avian and wildlife medicine. He gained further experience in zoo, wildlife and exotic animal practice, as well as in small animal practice and emergency medicine. In 2007, Glen returned to The University of Edinburgh to pursue an MSc in Outdoor Education. This led him to develop training programmes for mountain guides that he delivered at the national mountain guide training school in Morocco between 2009-14.
A further MSc in Education Research followed, with a focus on professionalism in the mountaineering professions. Glen’s research interest in the health and welfare of pack animals on expedition led him to develop a doctoral research project on how we know and care for pack mules in the mountain tourism industry.
His academic and research interests include dialogical approaches to establishing communities of practice and inquiry, change theory and practice, animal geographies, animal ethics and philosophy, professionalism and professional practice, responsible and sustainable tourism, and ecological pilgrimage.
Glen is lecturer and MSc programme coordinator in conservation medicine and one health at The University of Edinburgh.
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December 2013
Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDE, MRCVS, looks at how certain diseases can be transmitted … more
September 2013
January 2013
GLEN COUSQUER describes how the ibex was brought back from the brink of extinction through … more
August 2012
Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDOE, MSc, MRCVS, takes a look at the significance of … more
July 2012
GLEN COUSQUER, HASSAN ALYAKINE continue an article begun in VT42.09 by looking at the damage … more
March 2012
Glen Cousquer discusses the welfare considerations that should be applied to mountain trekking with mules, … more
May 2011
Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDE MRCVS discusses how and why hock sores and foot … more
March 2011
GLEN COUSQUER, discusses the issues surrounding caged birds and their freedom, using theoretical aspects of … more
January 2011
GLEN COUSQUER describes the widespread practice of caging birds and coercing them to sing, and … more
April 2010
Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons) BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDOE, MSc MRCVS, offers tips for receptionists and nurses on … more
March 2010
Glen Cousquer BSc (Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDOE, MSc, MRCVS, looks at the role of the … more
December 2009
Glen Cousquer RCVS, BVM&S, CertZooMed, explains the pros and cons of rabbit neutering and addresses … more
August 2009
Glen Cousquer BVM&S, BSc, CertZooMed, MRCVS examines the effects of external parasites and describes appropriate … more
May 2009
March 2009
GLEN COUSQUER exlains how a greener approach to pratice life can make a difference in … more