Adam Martin

Adam Martin biog Adam Martin, BVSc, CertCHP, MSc, DBR, PhD, DipECAR, MRCVS, qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2001, before entering large animal practice.
After five years working on the Welsh-Cheshire border, he moved to Norway to undertake a residency in ruminant reproduction and herd health. Adam works at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, where he teaches production animal clinical sciences, undertakes research and practises.
He also runs a small cattle consultancy business. Adam is an RCVS-recognised specialist in cattle health and production and a European veterinary specialist in animal reproduction.

November 2017

Adam Martin discusses the introduction and evolution of AI throughout history, as well as its uses in herd breeding.

32 mins

August 2017

Adam Martin looks at various strategies to deter calf respiratory disease, including housing assessments and ventilation needs.

28 mins

April 2017

Adam Martin explains how obstetric examinations are fundamentally the same, starting with reasonable history taking and progressing through an obstetrical examination to manipulation practices.

24 mins

January 2017

Adam Martin describes how modern techniques have answered beef suckler farmers’ concerns about using artificial insemination.

21 mins

September 2016

Adam Martin discusses clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention strategies, including vaccination protocols, of a serious and endemic disease affecting British cattle.

22 mins

November 2013

ADAM MARTIN reviews the three classifications of birth abnormalities in calves and looks at the … more

21 mins

September 2013

Adam Martin discusses the welfare and economical impacts related to this increasingly common metabolic disease, plus prevention and treatment methods.

27 mins

January 2013

ADAM MARTIN examines the immune defences in newborn calves and the important role of passing … more

20 mins

July 2012

Adam Martin provides an overview on approaching diagnosing and treating this condition, and discusses some … more

25 mins

September 2011

Adam Martin discusses methods for helping calves combat diseases, such as taking a strong approach … more

27 mins

August 2011

ADAM MARTIN examines methodologies for dealing with this common condition and underlines the importance of … more

23 mins

Adam Martin looks at the decline in reproductive performance in cows, and suggests a natural … more

22 mins

May 2011

Adam Martin considers the increasing number of botulism cases, looking at the causes, how it … more

21 mins

Adam Martin examines the processes behind this reproduction management technique – and discusses the conditions that can … more

26 mins

February 2011

ADAM MARTIN, looks at the hazards and risks to cattle on farm and suggests that … more

23 mins

January 2011

Adam Martin discusses the causes of bovine coccidiosis and the financial costs of an outbreak … more

20 mins

December 2010

Adam Martin discusses the causal factors behind this difficult-to-treat condition, and explains why high-quality hygiene … more

19 mins

October 2010

Adam Martin explains how coronaviruses are often overlooked as a causative agent in respiratory disease … more

18 mins

June 2010

Adam Martin examines the benefits that assisted conception has brought to the cattle industry, from … more

24 mins

May 2010

ADAM MARTIN discusses methods to maximise reproductive performance, and highlights the importance of good husbandry … more

23 mins

November 2009

Adam martin discusses the cause, diagnosis and prevention of bovine abortion, and offers a recommended … more

24 mins

Mycoplasma bovis is responsible for 25-35% of the economic losses associated with calf respiratory disease … more

28 mins

September 2009

Adam Martin discusses the various types of leptospirosis, and argues that more research is needed … more

22 mins

March 2009

ADAM MARTIN explains that better post-calving care will not only boost farming economics, but can … more

26 mins

December 2008

ADAM MARTIN outlines ways to limit the welfare and economic impacts of lameness – particularly in … more

14 mins

October 2008

ADAM MARTIN considers how coccidiosis can develop and looks at diagnosis and treatment of the … more

18 mins

September 2008

ADAM MARTIN examines how this parasitic disease persists in being a problem for vets and … more

20 mins

ADAM MARTIN explains how adequate flock health management can minimise the risk of twin lamb … more

20 mins

April 2008

ADAM MARTIN discusses hypertonic fluid therapy methods for dehydrated and endotoxaemic ruminants RUMINANTS are quite … more

19 mins