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Winner of George Hedley Memorial Award revealed
“I was completely overwhelmed to hear that I had been nominated for this award – it will be a huge honour to receive it” – Fiona Lovatt.
Fiona Lovatt receives award for contribution to UK sheep industry.

Veterinary surgeon Fiona Lovatt is the recipient of this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) George Hedley Memorial Award.

The award has been made in recognition of her contribution to the UK sheep industry and promotion of good practice principles.

Dr Lovatt is the founder of the Flock Health Club concept, which helps veterinary surgeons to engage with farmers about preventative measures and responsible medicine use. She also established the Farm Vet Champions scheme at RCVS Knowledge to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

As well as representing the sheep industry as a member of the RUMA Target Task Force, Dr Lovatt is a clinical associate professor at the University of Nottingham and a former president of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

The George Hedley Memorial Award has been awarded annually since 1960. Dr Lovatt will be formally presented with the award at the NSA Sheep Event dinner on 29 July, 2024.

NSA South East Region chair Yann Le Du, who nominated Dr Lovatt for the award, said: “The Flock Health Club concept has revolutionised sheep farmer and vet engagement. For this reason, amongst many others, Fiona is held in high esteem in the sheep industry and is fully justified in being awarded with this prestigious title.”

Dr Lovatt said: “I was completely overwhelmed to hear that I had been nominated for this award – it will be a huge honour to receive it.”

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Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."