Crossbench peer recognised for ‘immense’ contribution to the profession
Professor the Lord Trees of the Ross, the only veterinary surgeon represented in parliament, is to be awarded the Queen’s Medal by the RCVS.
The former president of the RCVS was nominated for his ‘immense’ contribution to the profession. The award is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the College upon an individual veterinary surgeon.
It follows a long and distinguished career as an academic at the University of Liverpool where Lord Trees remains an Emeritus professor. In 2012, he was appointed a Crossbench member of the House of Lords, becoming only the second veterinary surgeon to do so, after Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior.
Professor John Innes, who nominated Lord Trees for the honour, said: “He provides expertise to Parliament in agriculture, animals, food and rural affairs, education, energy and environment, health services and medicine, international development, professional regulation, science and technology, tropical medicine and veterinary matters.
“In Parliament, he has been particularly active in areas such as welfare of animals at slaughter, bovine tuberculosis, dog breeding and the equine industry.”
He added: “In summary, it is challenging to think of a more deserving recipient of the Queen’s Medal. The breadth, depth and impact of Lord Trees’ contribution to our profession has been, and continues to be, immense.”
Lord Trees will receive his award at a special ceremony during RCVS Day on Friday, 12 July 2019.
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