The newly formed Ruminant Health and Welfare Group (RHWG) has appointed Nigel Miller (pictured above) as its first chairman for a two-year term.
Mr Miller, a qualified vet and former NFU Scotland President from 2011-2015, will lead the independent cattle and sheep industry group which is aimed at speeding up progress against endemic diseases and reputational challenges which are costing the cattle and sheep sectors at least £500 million per year.
He was appointed through open competition by a panel consisting of the Chief Veterinary Officer for UK, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Scotland, the CEO of the National Sheep Association and the Chief Technical Officer for AHDB.
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