Professor Mac Johnston Vet at Kessock Equine VetsMac Johnston

Professor Alexander MacKenzie Johnston OBE BVM&S DVetMed FRSH Dip ECVPH HonFRCVS joined the practice in January 2006. Mac Johnston graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1968 and worked in large animal practice in Scotland before joining the staff of the Royal Veterinary College in 1979. He was elected to Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997, in recognition of special eminence in and services to the cause of veterinary science. He is the author, and has contributed chapters, of a number of books and books including The Manual for the Performance Horse Owner and his Equine Medical Disorders (now in the UK second edition with a German edition and a Brooke Animal Hospital edition for India and Pakistan). Mac works part-time for our practice as a senior consultant.

 

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LATEST NEWS

Five-pound off promotion

We now have a long-term offer of £5 off, when vaccines and dental work is performed at the same time.  Please call for details.

Training Courses

 All of our veterinary staff attend continuing education to keep abreast of the latest developments in equine medicine.  There is some in-house training on clinical pathology in February 2010 and Louise is attending an advanced breeding course in March.  Chris attended an advanced radiology course in London and Louise recently completed her FEI course earlier last summer.  Caroline and Louise attended the BEVA conference in Birmingham in September and Keith presented a lecture on eye disease there. Keith attended the London Vet conference in November and we also attended a horse rescue course in October.

AI Success

We had a great breeding season in 2009 and now is the time to start thinking about 2010.  Please contact us now to discuss your requirements for the 2010 breeding season.  Many foals have been born in the Highlands last year to artificial insemination and if you are interested in breeding your mare in 2010, please call or come in for a chat. 


Don’t forget we offer Clipping and Trimming service whereby you can bring your horse in to the clinic to be sedated and trimmed up ready for shows. Please call our office for more information.

 

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