Paul Imrie

Paul ImrieAfter leaving school following A-levels, Paul Imrie became a junior reporter on the weekly paper serving his hometown of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. He spent four years on the district and city desks of the Derby Evening Telegraph, and during this stint studied for, and achieved, the Diploma in Journalism from the now PA-owned Editorial Centre in Hastings.
Following a further four years with the Leicester Mercury, Paul joined VBD in 2004, and has been deputy editor of Veterinary Times, editor of VBJ, and editor of Veterinary Times since 2009. He has also been VBD’s editorial manager since April 2010.
Tel: 01733 383554  •  email: [email protected]

December 2019

Purina PetCare has teamed up with Ashoka to offer innovators who harness the power of the pet-human bond the chance to win more than £90,000.

4 mins

David Walker is leading research into cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), also known as Alabama rot. He speaks to the Vet Times Podcast about those research efforts, including the clinical signs to look out for.

2 mins

“This was a truly exceptional case where, while she had been dishonest, which the committee in no way condoned, she had felt compelled to act in this way” – DC chair Ian Green.

10 mins

November 2019

Association’s document includes calls on prospective MPs to pledge support to safeguard pet and farm animal health and welfare, and highlights importance of UK animal health industry.

5 mins

Fellowship is learned society of the RCVS, aimed at vets whose activities demonstrate excellence in veterinary endeavour – and who have distinguished themselves in helping to enhance the profession.

8 mins

Senior psychologist Laura Haycock, one of the the speakers in BVA’s #BigConversation, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion with host Paul Imrie.

4 mins

Independent research presented at World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress recognises fluralaner product’s effectiveness at reducing poultry red mite in production houses.

5 mins

Wildlife Vets International aims to raise £15,000 and has also been selected for The Big Give Christmas Challenge, meaning online donations will be matched by supporters.

7 mins

Company behind ProPlan FortiFlora range is urging veterinary professionals to assess the evidence supporting the probiotics they recommend.

9 mins

TVM UK is running a competition to promote dangers to pets in run-up to Christmas and offering restaurant vouchers to winning practice.

4 mins

Antiparasite chew and spot-on are now indicated for treating dogs with demodectic mites and sarcoptic infestations after European Commission committee grants approval.

4 mins

Veterinary surgeons and RVNs urged to help shape future of their professions by putting themselves forward for election in 2020.

6 mins

When it comes to the lambing period, preparation is key. Valentina Busin joins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss research, the importance of the knowledge exchange with farmers and importance aspects of pre-lambing preparation.

2 mins

The association, along with its official research publication the Equine Veterinary Journal, is offering practical support and enhancing knowledge during European Antibiotic Awareness Day.

5 mins

Two-day conference and exhibition-led event, which blazed trail for similar shows across the world, is back at ExCeL London for its 11th staging.

5 mins

Diagnosis and management of feline osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, especially as research lags behind that of canine OA. Karen Perry joins Paul Imrie to discuss the condition and its implications for cats and owners.

Worming in companion animals is a routine, but vital, consideration for dog and cat owners. Vet Kate Parkinson discusses how practices can convey important information to owners in this area.

2 mins

October 2019

Anyone planning to attend SPVS-VMG Congress 2020 will benefit from reduced, members-only ticket fee reduction if they sign up before 31 October.

4 mins

TVM is quadrupling size of its packs of emetic Emedog product ahead of Christmas to help practices counter likely increase in festive food poisonings in dogs.

3 mins

In this edition of the Vet Times Podcast, we talk to Dave Beeston about his early career, which he’s been chronicling for Veterinary Times readers in a monthly column.

2 mins

Equine internal medicine specialist Karin Kruger focuses on when vets may have to perform sedation – and, in extreme cases, anaesthesia – in the field.

2 mins

Shaun Calleja, of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, discusses types, diagnosis and management of gastric disorders in cats and dogs – signs of which can be seen in a quarter of primary care practice cases.

3 mins

Owen Atkinson discusses the hot topic of antimicrobial stewardship, outlining areas where vets and farmers can work together on responsible antibiotic use and progress made in other countries.

4 mins

September 2019

Wide-ranging plan "set to become one of our most fundamental reviews of RCVS guidance in recent years", says standards committee chair Melissa Donald.

7 mins

Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie talks to PDSA’s Sean Wensley about the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report, falling pet vaccination rates and the growing trend towards “humanisation” of pets.

4 mins

Paul Imrie speaks to farm vet and consultant Rob Drysdale about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and efforts across the UK to eradicate the persistent animal health problem in cattle herds.

1 mins

July 2019

The ongoing problem of tackling bovine viral diarrhoea across the UK was discussed at a single-day BVDZero Congress, where delegates were told challenges remain.

5 mins

Professor Jim Reynolds has been touring the UK speaking to vets and farmers about the importance of calf and youngstock welfare.

5 mins

May 2019

Series of three CPD events, suitable for all clinicians, focus on dental radiography and extraction of loose, aged and wolf teeth in the field.

4 mins

April 2019

BVDzero Scholarship Programme from Boehringer Ingelheim, in collaboration with the World Association for Buiatrics, will award €1,000 to undertake high-quality farm animal practice to each of 10 successful student applicants.