Meet our team of farm animal vets
Jennie Batt, BVetMed.MRCVS.
Jennie is a partner in the practice and is a key member of the Larkmead Veterinary Group pig team, working alongside John, Adrian, Julia, Liz and Adelle to provide consultancy advice to numerous herds around the South of England. Jennie is also heavily involved in the Hampshire Training Group stockman training schemes and with BPEX. She is currently studying for her post-graduate Certificate in Pig Medicine.
Liz Bennett, BVM&S.MRCVS.
Liz has a large amount of experience with all farm animals and is a valuable member of the pig and cattle teams. She is also on the panel of Riding School inspectors.
Adrian Cox, BVetMed.MRCVS.
Adrian is a valuable member of the Larkmead Veterinary Group pig team. He acts as a consultant for many pig herds across the UK and is also heavily involved with the MLC ZAP-Salmonella Scheme.
Mary Davidson BSc(Hons)VetSci.BVM&S.MRCVS.
Mary joined the Larkmead team after working in North Yorkshire in mixed practice. She enjoys all aspects of mixed small and large animal veterinary practice, but has a special interest in equine work.
Adelle Isaacs, BVSc.MRCVS.
Adelle joined Larkmead Veterinary Group after qualifying from Bristol University in the summer of 2007. Adelle has a particular interest in beef suckler herd health planning. She also does a lot of work with sheep and dairy farms.
Julia James, MAVetMB.MRCVS.
Julia is a partner in the practice and has vast experience of all areas of mixed practice. Julia represented the UK in the pentathlon and is a very experienced horsewoman. She leads the equine side of the practice, but is also a member of the Larkmead Veterinary Group pig team, with responsibility for a large pig genetic-transfer company.
John Mackinnon, BVetMed.CertPM.FRCVS.
John is a key member of the Larkmead Veterinary Group pig team. He holds the post-graduate Certificate in Pig Medicine and is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is a past President of the Pig Veterinary Society and is an internationally recognised specialist in pig medicine. John has advisory positions with pharmaceutical companies in the UK and also undertakes consultancies in the UK and abroad. Together with Jennie, he is heavily involved in the Hampshire Training Group training courses for stockmen, and with BPEX.
Graeme McPherson, BVSc.MRCVS.
Graeme is that rare creature, an Australian who has emigrated to settle in the UK. Graeme first worked for Larkmead Veterinary Group in 1999 as a locum vet, but returned in 2006 to settle with his wife and family in Wallingford. Graeme has considerable experience in all farm species, but works predominantly with cattle, sheep and alpacas.
Claerwen Randolph, BVSc.CertCHP.GPCertFAP.MRCVS.
Claerwen has recently gained her Certificate in Cattle Health & Production. She has a particular interest in beef and dairy cattle and leads the ruminant team. Claerwen enjoys routine visits and advisory work. She has a special interest in fertility, mastitis and nutrition, and has experience in the BCVA Herd Health Plan and Interherd.
Justine Shotton, BSc.BVSc.MRCVS.
Justine joined the Larkmead team in January 2009, following graduation from Bristol University. Justine is involved in all areas of the practice.
Jonathan Cranston, BVetMed.BSc.MRCVS.
Jonathan qualified from London in 2006 before moving to North Devon, where he worked in mixed practice until November 2009. He then went travelling for six months, which included three months working for a cattle practice on the South Island of New Zealand.
Jonathan is an experienced cattle vet who is interested in all aspects of farm animal work, and he is a valuable addition to the team.