Honorary degree for Glasgow alumnus

Published: 5 July 2013

Former University of Glasgow graduate, Dr David Bayvel, Chief Veterinary Adviser for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), has been awarded a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (honoris causa) by Massey University

Former University of Glasgow graduate, Dr David Bayvel, Chief Veterinary Adviser for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), has been awarded a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (honoris causa) by Massey University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the veterinary profession in New Zealand and beyond. David Bayvel Chief Vet for WSPA

Dr Bayvel is one of the world’s pre-eminent experts in the fields of animal welfare and veterinary science. His career, which has taken him around the world – from Australia to Zambia, and from the UK to New Zealand – spans more than four decades and includes positions in private and public sector organisations and veterinary practice promoting the ethical care and treatment of animals.

On receiving his degree, Dr Bayvel said: “It is a great honour to receive such an award and I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support received, during my career, from both my wife and family and colleagues at MAF (now MPI)."

After obtaining his initial veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow in 1967, Dr Bayvel then gained a Diploma in Tropical Veterinary Medicine from the University of Edinburgh. He became a member of the Australian and NZ College of Veterinary Scientists, by examination in Veterinary Pharmacology, in 1983 and obtained a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Victoria University of Wellington in 1994.

Dr Bayvel moved to New Zealand in 1982 and represented the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on the New Zealand National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and the Trans-Tasman Animal Welfare Working Group.

First published: 5 July 2013

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