News & Updates
Scientists in the US have produced a clone of the eventing horse Tamarillo
BBC Radio 5 Live - Shelagh Fogarty
20/09/13
Discussion on the Horsemeat Scandal BBC Newsnight 15/03/2013
Is this the way to a Tamarillo? Dangers lurk under the hype of champion-horse clones
Commentators - Voices - The Independent 19/09/13
19/09/13
Discussion on Pony Branding on Exmoor
BBC Radio Somerset - Mark Faulkner
29/08/2013
Professor Tim Morris appointed as Independent Scientific Adviser to the Doping and Medication Review Panel and Disciplinary Committee of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
Click here to read the full announcement
20/02/14
Chinese Government signs health protocol to allow export of Throughbreds to China.
Click here to read press release.
02/04/14
Political Lobbying and Media Relations (PLMR) Ltd has today confirmed the appointment of Professor Tim Morris as Non-Executive Director of their fast-growing Westminster-based agency. The move will further strengthen PLMR’s existing credentials in food, agriculture, rural affairs and animal health and welfare. To read the full announcement Click Here
17/04/14
SBS, the largest private TV station in South Korea, equivalent to the ITV in the UK, is filming a major documentary on the British equestrian sector. They have visited Newmarket, Royal Ascot and interviewed Professor Tim Morris on the wider equestrian industry and its development in the UK.
18/06/14
Expert Stakeholder Group Meeting on the Welfare of Horses
The European Commission held its first ever equine expert meeting in Brussels on 7th May 2014. The meeting gathered experts from across European Member States to explore the state of play on equine welfare across Europe and the role of regulation. Professor Tim Morris gave the view of the racing industry on behalf of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation.
For more information & to view a recording of the meeting Click here
07/05/14
The Defra Secretary of State visited the Burghley Horse Trials in September 2014 to meet key individuals in the British Equine Sector. From left to right: Jeanette Allen, Chair Equine Sector Council; Micheal Seals Chair Animal Health and Welfare Board for England; Liz Truss, Secretary of State Defra, Tim Morris Animal Health and Welfare Board for England; Andrew Finding, Chief Executive British Equestrian Federation: Lis Inman, Event Director Burghley Horse Trials.
06/09/14
Professor Tim Morris talks to BBC Radio 4 Farming Today program about the challenges and opportunities from export of horses to China.
17/09/14
To read the Government announcement on the approval of Horse Exports to China with quotes from Tim Morris Click Here
12/09/14
The International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians is being held in Mauritius. Tim Morris is presenting at the conference and chairing meeting of the International Federation of Horseracing Authrities Horse Welfare Committee. More information see the ICRAV 2014 website
20/09/14 - 27/09/14
Professor Tim Morris has just published, “Forensic Aspects of Horseracing” in the ‘Encyclopaedia of Forensic Science’ edited by A. Jamieson and A.A. Moenssens, pubished by John Wiley, Chichester. Click here to read article.
29/09/14
A Commission of Inquiry been set up to look into all aspects of horse racing in Mauritius. Professor Tim Morris has been engaged as Expert Advisor (Veterinary).
14/10/14
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB), responsible for the promotion and regulation of greyhound racing in Ireland, has launched a Review into Anti-Doping and Medication Control to allow the IGB to consider modifications to legislation, practices and policies; assess whether any improvements can be made to the current structures that are in place and; ensure that the IGB is at forefront of the industry, in line with the best international standards.
The IGB has commissioned leading Veterinary Surgeon, Professor Tim Morris, to lead the Review, He is currently Independent Scientific Adviser to the Greyhound Board of Great Britain on Anti-doping and Medication; he recently published a review article on medication and doping control, “Forensic Aspects of Horseracing”, in the internationally recognised Wiley Encyclopaedia of Forensic Science; and he is currently advising a Commission in Mauritius, looking into all aspects of horse racing, including doping and medication control. Read article in The Irish Examiner for details.
17/12/14
The 2015 National Equine Forum included a panel of Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) who explored equine health and welfare in today’s rapidly changing world, debating the hot topics of flygrazing, the tripartite agreement, the management of equine health, passports, horse meat and livery yard licensing. Chaired by Roly Owers, Chief Executive of World Horse Welfare, this panel comprised Professor Tim Morris of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England, Robert Huey, CVO for Northern Ireland, Sheila Voas, CVO for Scotland and Professor Jo Price from the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework.
05/03/15
The report of the Commission of Inquiry into all aspects of horse racing in Mauritius was published on 31st March 2015. Professor Tim Morris was engaged as Expert Advisor (Veterinary) for this report.
To read the full report Click Here
31/03/15
Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Racing Analysts and Veterinarians published April 2015, including contributions from Professor Tim Morris.
16/04/15
This year the Australian and New Zealand Laboratory Animal Association holds it's meeting in Adelaide on 9th - 11th September 2015, with an international speakers panel of world leading experts in animal related sciences including Professor Paul Flecknell, Professor David J Mellor, Dr Graham Tobin, Professor Tim Morris, Dr. Cindy Buckmaster.
22/05/15
Tim Morris gives expert reaction to EU Commission’s rejection to Stop Vivisection Initiative
03/06/15
The Thoroughbred Health Network is a collaborative project of horseracing industry stakeholder organisations to provide advice on how to avoid, recognise or treat the most common health and performance-limiting problems encountered by Thoroughbreds in racing and training. Professor Tim Morris is a Project Collaborator.
28/06/15
Professor Tim Morris announced as opening speaker at the ANZLAA 2015 conference in Adelaide, Australia. Click on image to see full poster
17/08/15
Professor Tim Morris has been re-accredited for Diplomate status by the European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM). Such European Veterinary Specialist™ status based on a specialist diploma being awarded by one of the 25 recognised veterinary specialist colleges following the completion of rigorous postgraduate training, education, and examinations. In addition, European Veterinary Specialists™ are required to demonstrate every 5-years that they still satisfy the criteria for specialist status. Professor Morris was founder President of ECLAM.
17/08/15
Professor Tim Morris has been elected as a Member Board of Trustees of The Rare Breeds Survival Trust, the UK charity that monitors, saves and promotes rare and native farm breeds. RBST AGM 2015
20/08/15
Professor Tim Morris has been elected Member of the Council of The Southdown Sheep Society which represents the interests of Southdown breeders in the UK and provides registration and marketing services to breeders across the country.
22/08/15
For many organisations in Australia, the use of animals in research is something they are keen to keep out of the media. The presence of animal research facilities on site is often a closely guarded secret. But controversy around live animal exports, and more recently the greyhound live baiting scandal, highlights that animal welfare is a topic of high media interest that could flare up at any moment. It just needs the right trigger. Professor Tim Morris from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham, UK provided an online briefing, for around 25 researchers and communications professionals around Australia, with expert advice around communicating this challenging issue.
10/09/15
Is there still a place for animals in scientific research? Animal activists in Australia are calling for scientists to stop the use of non- human primates as laboratory animals and suggest use of alternative technologies. But, for some elements of
scientific research the use of laboratory animals is still necessary and the application of the 3R’s strategy - Replacement, Reduction and Refinement - provides a systematic framework to achieve the goal of humane experimental techniques. Helen Marston, CEO Humane Research Australia Professor Tim Morris | University of Nottingham contribute to this programme on The Wire, independent current affair for community radio across Australia.
10/09/15
The Thoroughbred Health Network, where Professor Tim Morris is a Project Collaborator, has launched the first review of racehorse research, on the subject of prevention and treatment of tendon injuries in horses. A good example of well communicated, high quality and research based advice.
04/12/15
Veterinary Continuous Education in Europe develops standards for structured continuing veterinary professional development and mutual recognition across Europe. The VETCEE Board has unanimously approved the Dossier of Competences for VETCEE accredited Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine Programs as developed by a working group chaired by Professor Tim Morris on behalf of ECLAM, ESLAV and EVERI.
06/12/15
