David
Bayvel obtained his initial veterinary degree from the University
of Glasgow in 1967 and then gained a Diploma in Tropical Veterinary
Medicine from the University of Edinburgh. He became a member of the
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, by examination in veterinary
pharmacology, in 1983 and obtained a Masters Degree in Public Policy
from Victoria University of Wellington in 1994. David's career has
involved periods in private veterinary practice, the international
pharmaceutical industry and Government service. David has worked in
the UK, Zambia, South Africa and Australia and moved to New Zealand
in 1982.
David has represented
the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) on the New Zealand
National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC), the National Animal
Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) and the Trans-Tasman Animal Welfare
Working Group (AWWG) since 1990.
David is currently
actively involved with the OIE in addressing animal welfare issues
at an international level. He chaired the 2001 OIE ad hoc expert group
meeting on animal welfare and currently chairs the permanent OIE Animal
Welfare Working Group.
David
Bayvel obtained his initial veterinary degree from the University
of Glasgow in 1967 and then gained a Diploma in Tropical Veterinary
Medicine from the University of Edinburgh. He became a member of the
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, by examination in veterinary
pharmacology, in 1983 and obtained a Masters Degree in Public Policy
from Victoria University of Wellington in 1994. David's career has
involved periods in private veterinary practice, the international
pharmaceutical industry and Government service. David has worked in
the UK, Zambia, South Africa and Australia and moved to New Zealand
in 1982.