Niall Connell FRCVS

On my way to RCVS Fellowship Day tomorrow.

Placid,without feet
Glasgow Central pigeons pick,
Tomorrow's unsung

Every time I come into the station, I observe the pigeons and admire them. With a chronic ill health condition myself I strive to emulate their approach.

#MS #multiplesclerosis #haiku

"I always have to say, go back to the doctors, because I'm not a doctor, and yes, I look at calves and cows, but it's not the same as humans!"

Excellent initiative by veterinary surgeons, signposting for their farmers to medical services, in the field of One Health.

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FB 7 & 8 years ago memories of meeting Zoe Ball on the train home after November RCVS council meetings. Zoe is always so friendly and down-to-earth. It looks like we now share a bond to pancreatic cancer awareness, Zoe through her Mum’s very sad passing and my wife, Colette as a 10 year survivor.

Excellent random edifice in a magical leafy lane. One day we must bring a wee table & chairs, some nibbles, a bottle of wine and have lunch here.

"Arrrrr, Jim Lad!"

That's a coincidence! I have this to hand on my desk

BCVA Congress, representing BSAVA. Terrific experience with great discussions & talks. Couldn't resist photo opportunity with the amazing student BCVA stewards. Representing 8 vet schools across UK, eager to get into agricultural practice, they're a credit to our veterinary education system #BCVA

I'm glad to see my impromptu pep talk to the Aberdeen football players other day at BSAVA Alba must have helped. The team won their first game of the season on the weekend, beating Dundee 4-0. You're welcome, lads ;-)

Another week,more travel. Bring it on.
#multiplesclerosis #MS #veterinary

Miko the cat wanted this bed, attempted a mugging and we were required to intervene. Bree wisnae for moving

An emotional day, saying farewell to the magnificent Prof Max Murray & meeting up with good @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk friends and colleagues. Raised a glass of wine tonight while having a lovely meal with Colette at the ClockTower restaurant in Auchincruive, on the old Scottish Agricultural College estate

I really like this picture of the SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social graduation ceremony at Glasgow University @uofglasgow.bsky.social Bute Hall a couple of weeks ago. Colette and I are in the front row. The new Registered Veterinary Nurses are graduating before they take their professional declarations.

American tourist in our Cambridge hotel yesterday morning. I tried to hear if he was telling folk he was Vinz Clortho, keymaster of Gozer and that "Gozer the Traveler will come in one of the pre-chosen forms"
#whoyagonnacall?

YouTube video by Veterinary Ramblings Official 60 Second CPD: The Accessoscope with Niall Connell

60 Seconds CPD. Check whether a site or event is inclusive with the trusty Accessoscope. Push your supermarket trolley or be a Dalek to find your way.

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YouTube video by Veterinary Ramblings Official The Accessoscope: Seeing Veterinary Life Differently With Niall Connell

Enjoyed talking to Julian & Mike in this episode of Veterinary Ramblings. I discuss my veterinary career, health, diversity & widening participation, sourdough bread, magic specks, movies & whether I own a gun. Counts as (Weird) CPD. All you need to do is reflect(!) on it.
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On a Sunday morning, a wee salute to the different roles, skills, and responsibilities taken on every day in our veterinary world; because in this line of work, we don’t just wear many hats…we can make them look good! :-D

I am so very proud to receive an honorary
fellowship from SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social

I am over the moon to receive an honorary Fellowship yesterday from @srucnews.bsky.social , a marvelous organisation which impressively operates a coordinated approach to research, education and training across all rural economy & communities in Scotland and beyond. Colette and I had a lovely day.

Lovely Glasgow Vet School graduation ceremony yesterday in @uofglasgow.bsky.social chapel with admission into RCVS. Congratulations to our new vets!
Image 1: Ceremony in the chapel
Image 2: Prof Ewan Cameron, past Head of School, Tim Hutchinson RCVS JVP and me

Little Yogi had to be extracted from a brick he'd got his head stuck in. The brilliant team at Clyde Vet Group used a combination of muscle relaxant and lubricant to ease him back out safely.

Great work from the vet team! 👏 #InSafeHands

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than my original diagnosis and subsequent conversations suggested all those years ago. I am grateful for still being able to play a small part in our veterinary world. The dial always gets cranked up to eleven.

Scooter riff-raff, travelling the MS highway since 2003. Having a reflective moment with Bree the Border Terrier. If you mess with Bree, you will get it in the knee. Although life is by no means easy (very few have an unchallenging path),I am thankful that I've fared better, so far,

Bree and Miko flat out on the floor

27⁰C. Too hot for the dog. Green Fedora and yellow mobility scooter. Bone conductors are on, listening to Frank Zappa's Hot Rats. Picking all the blackberries. #machineharvesting

Three Vet buddies at BEVA Congress 6 years ago. It really was great craic. Simon was still the @britishvets.bsky.social BVA president at this point. Thinking about you, Simon.
Prof Simon Doherty FRCVS

A plaque honours victims, women and men, of the Peebles witch trials (c.1629), where the church aided in accusing and executing many, including 27 in 1629 and 41 in Peeblesshire overall. In March 2022, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally apologised for the witch hunt atrocities.

Heartbroken that St Mungo’s Church and the Cottage Theatre in Cumbernauld have both burned down. These iconic places shaped my childhood, from school days and farewells at St Mungo’s to drama, bands, including Chou Pahrot & MacFloyd - music and memories at the theatre. Huge losses for the community

Magic Scenes. The Dark Hedges, avenue of beech trees in County Antrim. The Kings Road in Game of Thrones.

I exhorted Colette to check out the Titanic exhibition while Bree and I wait outside with a coffee. I've seen it before. Dogs not allowed in. At least 12 dogs were on the fateful Titanic sailing. Three dogs survived, two Pomeranians and a Pekingese.

Every maniac on the bridge today was taking mad pictures with the clock in the background. Thought I need to get some of that action. Useful day, working with DEFRA as a representative of BSAVA, looking at a potential new Veterinary Surgeons Act. Some very good conversations were had.