A grade-five classically trained singer, Nigel has enjoyed a varied career, including time as a freelance web designer, a roofer’s labourer (despite being scared of heights) and manager of an internet café.
Prior to joining VBD he was press officer for a music PR company, working with artists as diverse as Metallica, Faith No More, Nirvana, Human League, Alice Cooper, Deacon Blue, The Wonder Stuff and… erm… George and Zippy from Rainbow.
Nigel’s career in veterinary publishing began in 2005 when he joined VBD as a news and feature writer for Veterinary Times – a role he relinquished in 2009 to become editor of VBD’s veterinary-specific website, progressing to the role of digital content manager in 2014.
Claire McCabe named vet of the year, Pet Blood Bank’s Helen Rooney wins vet nurse of the year and Milfeddygon Williams Vets in Gwynedd is vet practice of the year at annual awards.
Majority of owners of flat-faced dogs would opt for same breed again, according to research by RVC, The University of Edinburgh and Nottingham Trent University.
St Bernard suffering pericardial effusion was in critical condition, but has pulled through thanks to the team at Cave Veterinary Specialists in Somerset.
Adaptix Imaging hopeful its 3D x-ray system will be ready to enter veterinary market in 2021 after trials show the technology can work on sedated animals.
With Pride events across the word cancelled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, 2020 saw the BVLGBT+ community turn to the internet to spread the word of acceptance and fight prejudice.
The British Veterinary LGBT+ group is hosting an event on 28 June to raise awareness of gender issues and show support to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Nigel Woodbine reporter, reviews a presentation given at BEVA Congress on the importance of correct feeding of sick foals to avoid causing further complications.
A grade-five classically trained singer, Nigel has enjoyed a varied career, including time as a freelance web designer, a roofer’s labourer (despite being scared of heights) and manager of an internet café.