Nigel Gibbens Explained

Nigel Paul Gibbens (born 1 March 1958) is a British veterinarian and civil servant. He was the United Kingdom's Chief Veterinary Officer from May 2008 to March 2018.^[1]

Early life and education

Gibbens was born on 1 March 1958 in Dover, Kent, England. He studied at the Royal Veterinary College, graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree.^[2]

Career

On 21 May 2008, Gibbens became the Chief Veterinary Officer of the United Kingdom and for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.^{[3] [4]}

Gibbens supports the culling of badgers in an attempt to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis, describing the practice as "the best available option".^[5]

Honours

He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2016 New Year Honours.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nigel Gibbens. GOV.UK. 2 December 2017. en.
2. "Gibbens, Nigel Paul" Who's Who Oxford University Press. Accessed 2 December 2017
3. Web site: Chief Veterinary Officer appointed . UK government . 21 May 2008.
4. Web site: No badger cull expansion after trial failure . Bbc.co.uk . 2017-06-30.
5. Stokstad. Erik. U.K. expands kill zone for badgers in fight against bovine TB, sparking controversy. Science. 12 September 2017. 10.1126/science.aap9427.