A Co Down man been named Veterinarian of the Year at a prestigious ceremony in South Africa.
Dr Simon Doherty, a former president of the British Veterinary Association, was granted the honour at the 2024 Global Veterinary Awards in Cape Town.
The awards are hosted annually by the World Veterinary Association.
Now a senior lecturer in Animal Health at Queen’s University’s School of Biological Sciences & Institute of Global Food Security, Dr Doherty had previously been an animal health specialist with the UK Government’s Department for International Trade.
His work also saw him involved in food sustainability efforts in sub-Saharan countries in Africa with the non-governmental organisation Ripple Effect.
He said he was “absolutely thrilled and slightly shocked to receive this fabulous award”.
The pro-vice-chancellor for research and enterprise at Queen’s, Archie Clements, said: “This is a phenomenal recognition for Simon. He is a great champion for placing importance on the progression of scientific research on global health challenges across scientific and professional disciplines and I congratulate him on the honour.”
