Christine Middlemiss

Christine Middlemiss, member, representing ‘Governments, UN entities and specialized agencies, global and regional Intergovernmental institutions’ cluster, CB, UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)  

Prof. Christine Middlemiss was appointed as the UK CVO on 1 March 2018 having been working as the CVO in New South Wales, Australia since July 2016 where she led major improvements to biosecurity across many farming sectors.  

Prior to moving to Australia, Christine led the development of traceability and public health policies as well as surveillance work, including detection and response to new and emerging diseases such as Schmallenberg and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea.  

She is an experienced veterinarian.  Before joining the UK government services, Christine worked in private practice with specific interest in research, meat processing and livestock genetics. Christine comes from a farming family in Scotland, with a background in beef cattle and sheep. She was awarded Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to the veterinary and farming sectors. 

Professor Middlemiss represents the UK across the EU and internationally promoting the UK’s high animal health and welfare standards.  A key focus of Professor Middlemiss is working together to develop One Health approaches and to ensuring Antimicrobial Resistance remains an international priority.”