Veterinary Cases

Brief Outline of Veterinary Cases

Opinion sought on the safety for veterinary staff of the establishment of a go kart racing track next to an already existing equine veterinary clinic
Opinion sought on an unfair dismissal case where an employed veterinary surgeon was “fired” by her employer
Negligence claim against a veterinary surgeon when a mare aborted twins
Opinion sought re liability issues when a veterinary surgeon became ill following exposure to a horse with hendra viru

Experienced veterinary surgeon who is also a sheep farmer.
Expert who has been a pioneer in the development of the milking of sheep for cheese production.

Veterinary practitioner with knowledge of on farm practices . Knowledge of what represents safe work practices when working with Alpacas.
The alpaca industry in Australia is relatively small and leading industry figures know one another. Consequently a solicitor may have to consider using one of our overseas alpaca experts

Veterinary practitioner with 20 years+ experience practicing in a a variety of socio economic suburbs. Unusual knowledge not available in textbooks as to what happens if certain conditions are left untreated vs treated intensively. Broad knowledge of emergency medicine. Practical approach to dog bite issues.
Veterinary practitioner with 35 years+ experience. Has expertise in issues relating to people management of veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Has unfair dismissal claim expertise. In 1993 was made an honorary life member of the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and in 2005 was presented with a meritorious services award for his contributions to the RSPCA. Has served on many Animal Ethics Committees and for a number of years has run programs for the Victorian State Government for new members and new chairs of these Animal Ethics Committees. Director of a public company involved in the development of a new pharmaceutical. Experienced expert witness in dog matters relating to dangerous breeds legislation and dog bites. Experience as international management consultant for MaST. His breadth of experience both within and outside the business of veterinary practice is unusual.

Veterinary surgeon and on-farm production consultant.
Veterinary surgeons who as well as being a partner in a 15-20 vet practice, is also a farmer in his own right. Experienced with design of cattle facilities. Experienced with moving cattle from point A to point B which is sometimes relevant in matters where cattle had been part of a road traffic accident.
Former President of the Australian Cattle Vets Association.
Northern Territory veterinary surgeon involved in extensive production of beef cattle and live animal export to Southeast Asia.
Veterinary surgeon specialising in dairy cattle.
Veterinary surgeon with expertise on yard and paddock design.
Veterinary surgeon and farmer with expertise in the area of safe occupational health and safety practices.

Opinion sought on whether horse’s behaviour, or rider’s competency or show organisers’ facilities and staff were contributory to an injury to a show rider.
Opinion sought when a rider had a fall while “trying out” a horse before making purchase decision.
Opinion sought in matter where one jockey was suing another jockey for negligent riding resulting in a race fall.
Case in which horse escaped from agistment property and caused a motor vehicle accident. Opinion sought on whether fencing and containment system to prevent horses escaping off the property was adequate.
Opinion sought on interpretation of pathology results.
Assessment of lost earning capacity for professional rider and riding instructor injured in one day event.
Opinion on whether horse should have been allowed to race following medical examination.
Opinion sought on whether horse’s behaviour, rider’s competency or construction of cross-country fence were contributors to an injury to a rider who fell at a one-day event.
Dispute over frozen semen straws accidentally thawed and subsequent loss of income by owner of straws.
Valuation requested on a riding horse which had some years beforehand been injured in a motor vehicle accident.
Opinion and valuation on a horse which got out of its paddock and was injured.