Emeritus Professor Derek Knottenbelt
OBE, BVM&S, DVM&S, DipECEIM, DACVIM(LA), MRCVS

Academic Background

Professor Derek Knottenbelt qualified from Edinburgh in 1970 and retired from his personal Chair in Equine Internal Medicine at the University of Liverpool in 2010. He is a Diplomat of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine and of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He is the Director of Equine Medical Solutions Ltd. He is the primary author of 10 recognized textbooks. Additionally, he has published over 90 refereed scientific papers. He has been awarded honorary life membership of ECEIM, BEVA, VWHA, and ACVIM. He received the Animal Health Trust Scientific Award in 2003, the BEVA (Blue Cross) Welfare Award in 2004, and the Merk -WEVA Welfare Award in 2006. In 2005, he was appointed OBE by the Queen for his services in Equine Medicine. Through Equine Medical Solutions Ltd he continues to offer a consultancy service in equine oncology andother challenging clinical conditions for veterinarians worldwide. His main interests are in oncology,ophthalmology, wound management, and dermatology. He is actively involved in animal and humancharity work both in the UK and abroad.