Andrew Higgins (veterinarian)

Andrew Higgins is a British veterinarian and scientist.

Andrew Higgins
  • FRSB
  • FRCVS
OccupationEditor-in-chief
Era1991-2016
OrganizationThe Veterinary Journal

Career

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He was editor-in-chief of The Veterinary Journal from 1991 to 2015, when he was appointed honorary editor-in-chief.[1][2] He was also the scientific director and chief executive of the Animal Health Trust.[3][4]

The Andrew Higgins Prize, originally established as the Junior Scientist Prize in 1992, was renamed in 2016 to honour Higgins, the former editor-in-chief of The Veterinary Journal. It is awarded annually to the most commendable paper authored by a graduate within five years of obtaining their first degree.[5] In 2009, Higgins chaired the Independent Anti-Doping and Medication Control Review for the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.[6]

In 2015 Pen and Sword Books published Higgins' with the SAS and Other Animals.[7]

He is a fellow of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons an honour bestowed upon him in 2020 for his contributions to the veterinary profession.[8]

Other selected works

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  • The Camel in Health and Disease 1986. A.J. Higgins. Baillière Tindall, London.[9][10]
  • The Equine Manual [1995; 2006] A.J. Higgins, J.R. Snyder. Elsevier, London.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Andrew James Higgins". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  2. ^ "The Veterinary Journal Editorial Board". ScienceDirect. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  3. ^ "Animal Health Trust Library donated to Harper & Keele Veterinary School". Keele University. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  4. ^ "The Princess Royal opens new Veterinary Education Centre at Harper Adams University". Shropshire Live. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  5. ^ Lister, Annette (2021-04-08). "Editorial update and 2020 George Fleming Prizewinner". The Veterinary Journal. 272. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105673. PMC 8740899. PMID 33941327.
  6. ^ "Greyhound Board of Great Britain Annual Report and accounts 2016" (PDF). Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  7. ^ "With the SAS and Other Animals : a Vet's Experiences During the Dhofar War 1974". WorldCat. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  8. ^ "Dr Andrew Higgins". Animals in War Memorial. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  9. ^ "The Camel in health and disease". WorldCat. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  10. ^ Higgins, A. J. (1984-09-01). "The camel in health and disease. Introduction". The Veterinary Journal. 140 (5): 482–4. PMID 6487998 – via PubMed.
  11. ^ "The equine manual". WorldCat. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  12. ^ "Veterinary Libray Database". University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 2024-10-17.