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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more
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David Charles

David Charles is an experienced farm vet. He has spent most of his career working for a large farm animal practice in the Midlands, where he completed the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. In 2021, he founded Midlands Advanced Breeding Services, which offers bespoke advice and new services (including laparoscopic artificial insemination) to sheep farmers in the region. He sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock and regularly delivers clinical and non-clinical CPD.

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