Speaker bio page for Dr David Charles

Bio

David is an experienced production-animal veterinary surgeon, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production. He completed his CertAVP at the University of Liverpool and will sit the sheep health & production synoptic exam in 2024. With a particular interest in reproduction, he founded Midlands Advanced Breeding Services in 2021, offering bespoke advice and new services (including laparoscopic AI) to sheep farmers in the region. In 2023, David received the RCVSKnowledge Award for Quality Improvement. He sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock Journal and regularly delivers clinical and non-clinical CPD. A past president of the Association of Veterinary Students, he retains a keen interest in veterinary education and new graduate support. Further information is available at: orcid.org/0000-0003-0365-9567 and twitter.com/djccharles