Andrew J Bradley MA VetMB DCHP DipECBHM PhD MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Cattle Health and Production
Andrew and his wife Kate (also a vet) founded Quality Milk Management Services in early 2005, with the aim of establishing a laboratory and consultancy service for the dairy industry, focussed on providing a flexible approach that added value to laboratory results. Andrew qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School in 1993 and after two years in dairy practice returned to University to do a PhD investigating novel approaches to mastitis vaccination. Since gaining his PhD and further clinical qualifications Andrew has been active in mastitis research. As well as being Director of QMMS Andrew also works part-time as a Senior Lecturer in Dairy Production Medicine at the University of Bristol, with responsibility for the University Farm Animal Practice. Andrew currently has no spare time - much to Kate and his 3 children's disgust! |
Barbara Payne NDDCDD Laboratory Manager. Barbara has been part of the company from the start. She has worked in the UK dairy industry for over 30 years and brings a wealth of experience to the business.
She graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in Dairy Science; after 4 years milking cows Barbara worked in the quality control laboratory of a major UK milk processor. After a short stint in the pharmaceutical industry, she joined Compton Paddock Laboratories where she was laboratory manager and played a key role in On MeRiTs milk recording service. In her spare time Barbara enjoys providing a B&B service to her friends from Reading! |
James E Breen BVSc CertCHP PhD MRCVS Clinical Associate. James qualified from Bristol Veterinary School in 1998 and after 5 years in predominantly dairy practice, returned to Bristol to do a PhD on aspects of mastitis control. He obtained the RCVS Certificate in Cattle Health and Production in 2003.
He is currently completing his thesis and divides his time between research, dairy practice in Somerset, teaching at the University of Bristol and Quality Milk Management Services. In his spare time James enjoys a spot of rugby, though less so since tying the knot in 2005! |
Emily Coombes Emily is responsible for the day to day consistency of the milk recording information, particularly the accuracy and reporting of somatic cell count and compositional data.
A dairy farmer’s daughter from Somerset, she understands the pitfalls associated with the collection of samples on farm and is able to help you with your queries about the milk recording process. In addition, Emily is involved in collection and storage of data and is responsible for weekly submissions to the laboratory. In her spare time, Emily enjoys archery, clubbing and socialising but only after her own cows have been put to bed! |
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