After graduating from Edinburgh University in 2006, Morven began her career in southwest Scotland before moving north to Stirling to continue in mixed practice, with a particular passion for farm work. During this time, she was also fortunate enough to work with the local safari park, treating animals of all shapes, sizes and temperaments, although cows will always be her favourite patients.
Morven later worked as a locum vet in small animal and mixed practices across central Scotland, before taking a career break when her daughter was born. Outside veterinary work Morven has a keen interest in property renovation, gardening and walking, and enjoys volunteering at the local primary school, both in the classroom and outside, developing the school allotment.
Latest articles by Morven Imray
Bird Flu in Sheep – What's the Risk?
The recent identification of a sheep carrying H5N1 influenza virus of avian origin (more commonly known as bird flu) marks a world-first in sheep. But what does this actually mean for the general public and for the rest…
May 29, 2025
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Should Electroejaculation Be Banned On Farms?
Ahead of each mating season, many farms will arrange for their vet to carry out a health and fertility assessment of their breeding males. This assessment involves a physical examination of the animal(s) in question as w…
May 2, 2025
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Enzootic Abortion and Toxoplasmosis in Ewes – Control by Vaccination
As lambing time looms again, sheep keepers nationwide cross their fingers, look out their lucky socks, and bargain with the Gods of springtime, that we may be blessed with good weather and lively lambs this year. Whilst…
March 12, 2025
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FerAppease – The Cattle Calmer
All mammals that are lactating (producing milk), naturally secrete pheromones from the skin of the mammary gland area. These pheromones are vital in directing the newborn to find the teat, initiating suckling behaviour a…
February 25, 2025
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The Use of Artificial Breeding Techniques in Sheep and Cattle
The terms “artificial” or “advanced” breeding are used to describe a variety of techniques which aim to advance genetic improvement and reproductive efficiency by selecting the best animals to breed from and optimising t…
January 16, 2025
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The importance of quality colostrum for the smallholder
Colostrum is the first milk and is crucial to both short- and long-term health in all mammals. A sufficient quantity of good quality colostrum, delivered quickly to newborns can prevent diseases such as watery mouth or j…
January 13, 2025
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