John Dawson

John Dawson biogJohn Dawson, BVMS, CertCHP, Dip Cattle Footcare, MRCVS, graduated from the University of Glasgow and since has had a keen interest in CPD – both developing his own and delivering to others.
He specialises in bovine ultrasonography and cattle lameness. Through his CPD company, Embryonics, John delivers a range of practical-based CPD courses to help users “enhance an existing skill or learn a new one”.

June 2017

Twenty-five years on and the Dutch are flattered

John Dawson discusses the inception and evolution of a five-step foot trimming method.

19 mins

May 2017

Transvaginal OPU and IVFEP part 2: future of bovine genetics?

John Dawson, in the second part of his article, describes three steps to processing and maintaining the quality of oocytes.

24 mins

April 2017

Transvaginal OPU and IVFEP, part 1 – future of bovine genetics?

John Dawson discusses reproductive gynaecological methods pioneered in the human field used in cattle fertilisation.

19 mins

November 2016

Digital dermatitis – a dominating lame condition of bovine hooves

John Dawson looks at this worldwide foot problem in dairy cattle, how the bacteria infects animals on farm, treatment of the individual and herd, and prevention.

18 mins

April 2016

What moves you? Optimism strikes chord at conference

John Dawson reports on the annual North American Veterinary Community Conference, which brought 16,000 vets together to take home a message of positivity to their practices.

17 mins

November 2015

Ultrasound versus milk hormone test

It has never been more important to know the gestational state of our dairy cows … more

15 mins

September 2015

Continuous housing of dairy cows – fertility and production

ABSTRACT Interest in keeping dairy cows indoors comes from developments in animal genetics, health and … more

23 mins

January 2015

Dairy practice with a difference

JOHN DAWSON BVMS, CertCHP, Dip Cattle Hoofcare, MRCVS reports on his trip to Queensland to … more

15 mins

December 2014

1,000 knowledge-hungry cattle vets enjoy Cairns congress

JOHN DAWSON BVMS, CertCHP, Dip Cattle Hoofcare, MRCVS reports on the world congress for cattle … more

19 mins

January 2014

THE SCANNING ENIGMA – VETS’ EXPERIENCE IS KEY TO FUTURE

JOHN DAWSON ponders the future of scanning, the differences between lay and veterinary personnel, and … more

18 mins