Alastair Hayton BVM&S, DCHP, MRCVS holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's Diploma in Cattle Health and Production and is on the Royal College's Board for Cattle Health and Production. In 2006 he was jointly awarded the Vetoquinol award for 'Outstanding Contribution to the British Cattle Veterinary Industry'. He is a partner in the Kingfisher Veterinary Practice in Somerset.