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Nikki Walshe MVB, CertAVP, PhD
Assistant Professor in Equine Clinical Studies at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin.
European Veterinary Parasitology College resident.
Main area of research interest is equine parasites, with a focus on cyathostomin, particularly the relationship between the gut microbiota and the host immune response within the intestinal ecosystem. Main area of clinical interest is in the equine parasitology herd-health investigation, with a focus on behavioural change in equine practitioners and owners, with the view to applying risk-based analysis to create sustainable parasite control programmes.
Nominations are open for the 2026 ESCCAP UK & Ireland Parasite Control Champion of the Year Award.
Click here for further details. Nominations close on 18th September 2026.
The award will be presented on Thursday 19th November 2026 at the London Vet Show.
