Charlotte Commins, a veterinarian with Aviagen, has been appointed President of the British Veterinary Poultry Association (BVPA) for a two-year term.
Commins brings with her a wealth of experience in poultry veterinary medicine, having previously served on the BVPA committee as Treasurer and most recently as Junior Vice President.
As president, she will guide the BVPA in its mission to promote poultry veterinary medicine through education, research and collaboration. She will act as a key liaison between the veterinary profession, Government bodies, non-government organisations (NGOs) and the wider poultry sector—helping to shape policies and practices that safeguard both bird health and food production.
At the BVPA spring meeting held in Harrogate in March – a joint event with the World Poultry Science Association (WPSA) – outgoing president Michael Clark praised his successor’s appointment: “”I have no doubt that Charlotte will provide excellent leadership for BVPA. She has already proven her worth having been on BVPA committee for many years. Her background in private poultry practice and now as a veterinarian in a primary breed company means she is well placed to serve the BVPA membership. It is important that capable women such as Charlotte hold these key positions reflecting the changing demographic in the profession and the wider livestock sector.”
Commins said: “I am delighted to take on the role of President of the British Veterinary Poultry Association. It’s always enjoyable to work alongside such a dedicated and knowledgeable team, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing the health and welfare of poultry. Together, we will continue to support the profession, strengthen the voice of veterinary poultry medicine, and drive positive change for the industry as a whole. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
“We’re proud of Charlotte’s appointment and the important role she will play in supporting the poultry veterinary community. For Aviagen, ‘Breeding Success Together’ means working closely with organisations like the BVPA to strengthen our customers in feeding UK families with nutritious, sustainable poultry meat,” said Colin Adams, Aviagen’s veterinary health director, Europe.