Who We Are
Founded in 2013, the Veterinary Policy Research Foundation provides Professor The Lord Trees with research assistance in the House of Lords
The Internship
The Parliamentary Veterinary Internship offers the chance to work at the House of Lords alongside a veterinarian in parliament. It offers insight into veterinary policy and the parliamentary process and is a chance, for those interested in policy making and the varied roles veterinarians contribute to society, to develop new skills during a unique career development opportunity. The position is open to veterinary graduates (who are MRCVS). Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of the veterinary profession in the UK.
Applications are now open for the next Parliamentary Veterinary Internship, commencing in October 2023.
Latest News
Blog
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Higher insurance premiums revealed for popular brachycephalic BREEDs
Investigation into UK dog health insurance premium prices shows greatly increased costs for popular brachycephalic breeds – consistent with their known health risks. Download full article here Gemma Chaters1; Alexander John Trees2, Gabrielle Laing3 1University of Glasgow; 2House of Lords; 3Veterinary Policy Research Foundation House of Lords G.Chaters.1@research.gla.ac.uk Abstract Certain dog breeds are increasing in…
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To stop zoonotic diseases, we need to make One Health a reality. Tackling rabies is a good place to start
How rabies control can help build the One Health systems we need. By Professor Sarah Cleaveland and Professor the Lord Trees* The coronavirus pandemic has opened the world’s eyes to zoonotic diseases – illnesses that are transmitted from animals to humans (and sometimes vice-versa). Covid-19, Ebola, MERS, avian flu and HIV all originated in animals.…
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Animal Welfare
Collection of reports and Parliamentary briefings concerning UK Animal Welfare issues of political interest This page is in development. To recommend the inclusion of a new document please contact us. General reference July 2016: Horses in Our Hands – Equine Welfare in England and Wales (University of Bristol/World Horse Welfare) March 2016: UK Public attitudes to Animal…
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Brexit and Vets
Since the referendum decision on 23rd June 2016 we have been actively compiling briefing materials relating to the challenges and opportunities presented leaving the EU. Below we have listed are a collection of documents which we consider to be helpful resources for veterinarians, parliamentarians and the media in assessing the impact of Brexit on veterinarians…
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UK Antibiotic Usage and Resistance Fact File
UK Antibiotic Usage and Resistance Fact File is available here This document draws on publicly available data to provide an unbiased factual overview of antibiotic usage data in the UK in both animals and humans. Resistance data for E. coli, Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. are also presented for both animals and humans. Finally, the document…
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Non-stun slaughter Fact File
Declaration of interest: This authors of this document declare they would wish to see all animals stunned before slaughter. Statement of intention: This document is intended for the public, politicians and professionals and aims to present an unbiased, factual and up-to-date account of the current information available on non-stun slaughter. Please download a copy of…
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Weds 4th June 2014
State Opening of Parliament Her Majesty the Queen came to Westminster today for the State Opening of Parliament. I was lucky enough to be able to watch from the Royal Gallery (between the Robing Room and the Princes’ Chamber) and saw the procession into and out of the Lords’ Chamber. Whilst the speech was good, it was…
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Weds 26th March 2014
APPG for Antibiotics Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR): Animal use and selection of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Lord Trees and I attended the All-party Parliamentary Group on Antibiotics (APPG-A) discussion around the use of antimicrobials in animals. There were two speakers: Mr Peter Harlech-Jones BVSc MRCVS: Past-President of the British Veterinary Association. Mr Christopher Teale: AHVLA Mr Harlech-Jones spoke about…
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Weds 2nd April 2014
Foundation for Science and Technology Policy choices for the reduction of bovine tuberculosis Last week, the Foundation for Science and Technology met at the Royal Society to discuss bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in the UK and what policy choices might be available to the Government. Bovine TB strategy in the UK hinges primarily on cattle controls, but…
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the current intern, Fiona Shuttleworth, here: