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Dr John Carr BVSc, MRVC, PhD, Diplomate ECPHM

Registered Specialist in Swine Medicine

Senior Lecturer – James Cook University

John joined the Apiam swine team in early 2021 as Australia’s only practicing registered specialist in swine medicine, where is actively involved in education, training, data analysis and providing consultancy services to pig clients.

With a wealth of experience across the UK, Europe, North America, China and South East Asia, John has a focus on maintaining the health of pigs through promoting excellence in stockmanship and production practices.

John has authored 25 books, published over 32 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has presented papers or been invited as a key note speaker at veterinary and pig industry events on more than 500 occasions.

• Qualified veterinarian in 1982  
• After 5 years in general practice he returned to university to complete a Leverhulme residency in pigs and the PhD in urinary tract problems of pigs at Liverpool specializing in microbiology and pathology   
• Diploma in Pig Medicine 
• Diplomate of the European College of Pig Health Management  
• Recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a pig specialist and by the Australasian Veterinary College Board  
• Taught production medicine at several universities: UK; Liverpool and Royal Veterinary College, London, US; North Carolina and Iowa State and in Western Australia at Murdoch and now James Cook University