Paddy Gordon qualified from Cambridge in 1991, and joined Shepton Vets in 2000. He is now a Director as well as a hands-on experienced dairy practitioner. He looks after a number of large dairy farms, focussing on milk production through improved health and fertility.
He gained the RCVS Certificate in Cattle Health and Production in 1994, and is now an RCVS Advanced Practitioner. He has carried out original research into aspects of dairy fertility and health, for which he received the Tuckey Prize in 2002 and 2005, from the British Cattle Veterinary Association.
Paddy has carried out teaching at two veterinary schools, and delivers fertility training for BCVA new graduates. He also carries out training and health management advice for farmers in many aspects of dairy production medicine.
Paddy has been an Honorary Lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College, and received an industry award in 2007 for services to the profession.
He was on the BCVA Council for six years having responsibility for post-graduate education. Paddy has worked with pharmaceutical companies on product trials, for regulatory and marketing purposes, and on product development. He has been independent vet advising Tesco on Dairy Standards since 2012, shaping health and welfare policy affecting 800 dairy farmers across the UK.