Virbac technical director wins AMTRA long service award

Virbac has announced that its technical director Chris Taylor has received a Long Service Award from the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA).

Presented during a National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) dinner in April, the accolade was awarded to Mr Taylor in recognition of his work with AMTRA since 1990, during which time he has contributed significantly to the educational support and training it provides to AMTRA Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs).

AMTRA is an independent regulatory body dedicated to ensuring the responsible prescription and supply of animal medicines in the UK. Mr Taylor's work involved acting as assessor of SQP candidates for several years, before later becoming chairman of AMTRA's education committee.

After 25 years of service to AMTRA, he has now announced that he will be stepping down to focus on his role at Virbac.

Stephen Dawson, secretary general of AMTRA, said: "Chris has helped to set the standards for both SQPs and pharmaceutical company representatives, ensuring that medicines continue to be sold and used responsibly."