Veterinary science with special reference to birds, reptiles & other exotic species • Wildlife • Pathology, gross & microscopic • Forensic work • Laboratory techniques • Tropical diseases • Zoonoses (diseases transmissible from animals to humans) • Animal bites, scratches & venoms • Zoos • Conservation • Animal welfare • Work overseas, especially Africa & Caribbean • RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Pathology • Diplomate European College of Veterinary Pathologists • Diplomate European College of Zo

Shaun is a Canine Clinical Behaviourist and Dangerous Dog Specialist Consultant available to support Legal Counsel in any dog-related matters that may fall under the auspices of the following legislation: • Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 • Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997 • Dogs Act 1871 • Antisocial Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014 • The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 • Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Guard Dog Act 1975 • The Animals Act 1971 We provide support by conducting the following: •...

All aspects of companion animal veterinary medicine & surgery, including: • Orthopaedics • Diagnostic imaging • Reproductive medicine & surgery • Endocrinology • Urogenital medicine & surgery • Avian medicine & surgery • Cruelty cases

All matters relating to the production & management of all classes of farm livestock (dairy, beef, sheep, pigs & goats) • Grassland management & forage production • Financial losses relating to disease(s) within farm livestock • Genetic improvement within farm livestock • The growing & production of arable crops (wheat, barley, oats, peas, beans, oilseed rape) • The storage of such crops • Gross margin analysis of agricultural enterprises • Loss of agricultural income resulting from damage, introduction of diseases into a herd • C...

I specialise in all matters relating to: • Gamekeeping • Pest and predator control • Sporting shooting, including safety, competence, firearms usage and compliance with best practice • Legal and illegal traps and trapping • Poaching of gamebirds, hare, rabbit, deer and fish • Hunting with hounds, terriers and coursing dogs

Criminal & civil proceedings for both defence & prosecution cases • Dog behaviour/training & breed identification, including prohibited breeds • Dangerous dogs legislation • Police Dog Legislation Officer (DLO) training • Dog behaviour expert for police constabularies across the UK • Dog bites • Human fatalities involving dogs • Cat behaviour • Animal behaviour (mammals & birds) • Animal welfare & protection • Animal-related environmental matters • Animal boarding establishments - licensing matters • An...

Husbandry and welfare of zoo and wildlife animals • Husbandry, welfare, diagnostics, medicine and surgery of exotic animals (birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, UK wildlife) • Zoo licensing - UK and Ireland

Dr Helen Howell is a leading UK expert witness and forensic behaviourist. She provides expert opinion in respect of dog behaviour in dangerous dog cases, including criminal matters under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and for civil proceedings under Section 2 of the Animals Act 1971. Dr Howell's services include a thorough investigation and analysis of a dog bite incident and a comprehensive, evidence-based dog behaviour assessment, including assessment of the home environment where appropriate. Dr Howell provides fully court-compliant written reports and video...

Small animal forensic veterinary medicine and surgery, including cruelty and neglect cases of cats, dogs, small mammals and birds • Dangerous dogs and their control • Practising veterinary surgeon for over 40 years • Considerable experience with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Regularly giving evidence in civil and criminal cases • Human fatalities and serious injuries involving dogs

Specialising in negligence and Animals Act cases - split 50:50 claimant:defendant • Expert in horse behaviour, coaching, training of horse, competitions, health and safety, best practice, buying and selling • Competed for GB, World and European Championships • Fellow of British Horse Society (FBHS) • British Eventing Master Trainer • Riding for Disabled Coach • Federation International Judge (FEI)

Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors • Assessment of dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Section 3 • Behavioural assessments of dogs seized by police as dangerously out of control • Behavioural assessments include full investigation around the circumstances of the dog bite or incident and the dog's home environment - full written report, photographic and video evidence

Professional negligence • Horse & pony behaviour • Training of horse/pony & rider • Health & safety in the stableyard & handling horses • Buying & selling • Animal Act • Competitions

Poultry industry matters, especially those relating to bird health and welfare, food safety, zoonoses and antimicrobial stewardship • Poultry carcass condemnations (offical controls) and meat quality, in particular where this may relate to causes on farm and in transport • Economic impact of animal diseases (and their mitigations, e.g. vaccination) in poultry and other species • Issues relating to international animal health, including trade • Biosecurity design and implementation

Veterinary medicine & surgery in dogs, cats & birds • Investigation of Section 4 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Investigation of Section 9 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Expert witness for the prosecution & defence • Investigation of animal welfare, negligence & unnecessary suffering • Veterinary forensics • Greyhounds • Post mortem • Since 2015 I have been regularly asked to provide expert veterinary opinion

Assessment of dogs to determine and report on whether or not the dog may represent an ongoing danger to the public and if any problem identified could be managed/controlled to ensure public safety. In respect of the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act: • Is the dog inherently dangerous and does it represent an ongoing danger to the owner, the owner's immediate family and/or the general public? • Could any problem be resolved and/or managed, i.e. control with lead and muzzle? • Are the owners fit and proper to look after the animal's welfare? • Are the owners re...

I provide expert evidence related to the behaviour and/or welfare of dogs, cats and rabbits in civil and criminal cases, including in respect of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Animals Act 1971 and under sections 3(1) and (4) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. I also assess the behaviour and welfare of school dogs, and of animals whose owners are applying to adopt or foster children, or where there are child or vulnerable adult safeguarding risks. I am a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (assessed by CCAB-Cert Ltd), a Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, a...

Expert evidence on dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 both for type & behaviour • Behavioural assessments on dogs seized by police as dangerously out of control • Expert evidence given in animal welfare & livestock worrying cases • Have multi-agency working experience with RSPCA, local authorities & animal welfare organisations • Have presented seminars to various groups & professional bodies including veterinary professionals, police officers, local authority officers & charitable bodies • Former police dog legislation officer ̶...

Eventing Eventing since 1988 • NZ squad for 2012 Olympic Games • NZ team for World Equestrian Games 2014 • Advanced BE and 5* FEI Dressage Nationally to AM Show jumping Nationally to 1.30m Coaching Dressage, show jumping and cross country to individuals or groups from youth squads, Pony Club and Riding Club up to 5* riders since 2023 Sporthorse, racehorse, leisure and British Army horse sales Since 2009 Competition business a...

Management of a mixed general veterinary practice, including employment of staff, official veterinary service work & veterinary work, including bovines, ovines, porcines, equines, felines, canines, reptiles (including hydrotherapy) • Professional negligence claims • Animal welfare, cruelty & negligence cases (including RSPCA cases) • Non-accidental injury cases • Local authority animal welfare inspections/licences • Riding schools, measuring equines & equine chiropractic • Agricultural veterinary show work • Avians (including parrots, poult...

Top level academic & professional qualifications with lifelong practical experience • Causes of riding & horse-related accidents • Safety around horses • Adequacy of instruction, facilities, equipment, housing, horse care, handling, riding & training techniques • Horse behaviour • Handling, ridden & performance problems • Industry standard guidelines, including HSE, CIEH, BHS, ABRS, TRSS.

30 years' experience in farm animal practice and the wider dairy industry • Bond Solon-trained in expert report writing • Excellent communication skills, trusted to explain complex issues in a user-friendly way Dairy cow husbandry • Veterinary matters pertaining to cattle farms • Veterinary matters pertaining to dairy industry • Dairy cow nutrition • Dairy herd health and disease • Animal welfare - cattle • Lameness in cattle • Veterinary medicines residues (in particular in milk) • Personal injury in relation to cattle and st...

Qualified and experienced in recognising and understanding complex canine behaviours • Providing expert evidence in civil and criminal proceedings for both defence and prosecution cases in detailed accurate reports • Specialising in dangerous dog legislation and cases of dogs seized under Section 1 or Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 • Extensive multi-agency working experience with multiple police forces, RSPCA, local authorities, social services and animal welfare rehoming organisations

Qualified dog behaviour specialist with extensive experience assessing and rehabilitating dogs • Expert evidence provided in civil and criminal proceedings for both defence and prosecution cases • Specialist in dangerous dog legislation • Provides expert evidence in cases of dogs seized under Section 1 or Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Section 2 of the Animal Act 1971 • Dog bites • Human fatalities involving dogs • Expert evidence in welfare cases under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Animal risk assessments for foster and adoption agencies...