About Me

Bryan Hallows

Dedicated to Ensuring Horse Health and Safety with over 7,000 completed examinations and more than 40 years experience.

I am Bryan Hallows, an experienced Veterinary Surgeon in equine practice. As an accredited Veterinary Expert Witness, I provide professional assessments and expert opinions on a range of equine - related matters.

For many years, a significant focus of my veterinary career has been conducting Pre - Purchase Examinations (PPE) for horses and ponies offered for sale. My expertise ensures that buyers receive a thorough, professional evaluation to make informed decisions.

With a passion for equine health and welfare, I am committed to delivering thorough veterinary care and expert advice to horse owners, buyers and legal professionals alike.

Qualifications

BVSc: Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Liverpool University
MVSc: Master of Veterinary Science (Veterinary Genetics)
CertWEL: RCVS Certificate in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, and Law, Cambridge & Birmingham Universities
MAE: Member, The Academy of Experts (Gray’s Inn Square, London)
QDR: Qualified & Accredited Commercial Mediator
GradDipLAW: Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law, Birmingham
MRCVS: Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professional Appointments & Roles

Accredited Veterinary Expert Witness (Magistrates, Crown, County, High Courts)
Single Joint Expert, Trained
Member, Veterinary Association of Arbitration and Jurisprudence (Vice-Chairman, 2008, Retired)
Chairman, British Veterinary Forensic and Law Association
Committee Member, Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, and Law Veterinary Association
Trustee, Dian Plant Animal Charity

Veterinary Experience

Over 40 years specialising in equine pre-purchase examinations
Over 20 years in equine stud practice employment
Veterinary Officer (DEFRA) “A” Panel, Animal Welfare at Markets & Export
Zoo Veterinary Surgeon, Yorkshire (3 years)
Equine Welfare Officer, British Horse Society (North Wales, Retired)

Expertise in Dispute Resolution

Veterinary Expert Witness (Court and private cases in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
Expert Determination
Commercial Mediation (Qualified Member)

Academic Roles & Contributions

External Examiner, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool
Contributor to equine reproduction genetics research

Additional Professional Achievements

Member, Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons
Registered Forensic Practitioner (Council for Registration of Forensic Practitioners, 2005)
Assessor for Veterinary Forensic Accreditation
Senior Veterinary Referee to the Joint Measurement Board Ltd.

Note: Some of the above appointments may have now been relinquished. .