Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS qualified in 2005 from The University of Edinburgh and, following stints in Cheshire and New Zealand, spent the majority of his career in clinical practice in Cornwall, during which time he gained a certificate in advanced veterinary practice in cattle.
Following 15 years in clinical practice and a stint working for an agri-tech company, Phil now works as an independent consultant to both farms and industry bodies. He is a former council member of the BVA.
In this episode, Phil Elkins explains how and why veterinary advisors are ideally positioned to become an integral member of external farm teams, and why they should.
With herds getting larger and many dairy farms having professionalised, farm teams – with a specific management hierarchy – are increasingly common. Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS looks at how they are evolving and what they should be involved in.
Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS outlines some of the most recent technological developments in dairy farm data recording, and how these advancements can benefit vets and farmers.
Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS, provides an overview of primary and multi‑species conditions affecting livestock worldwide, as well as current considerations for keeping them at bay.
With three-quarters of disease in dairy production in the lead-up to – and immediate aftermath of – calving, Phil Elkins looks at how vets can play a significant health advisory role in ensuring everything goes well in this important period.
Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS discusses the practical support vets can provide their clients to help them decide whether to vaccinate their herds.
Emma Holmes and Phil Elkins offer guidance on clinical manifestations of fasciolosis, followed by various treatment and control measures to minimise the impact of this parasite on UK farms.
