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
The importance of “mothering up” in sheep
It’s March and spring is here...hopefully! As the mornings get lighter and the spring flowers pop up, we can all look forward to seeing newborn lambs in the fields again, cavorting about in their little gangs and general…
March 14, 2024
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Why do cows bloat?
During normal digestion, healthy cows will produce large volumes of gas in their stomachs. This gas rises above the liquid stomach contents and then escapes when the cow burps (technically termed “eructation”). Bloat occ…
February 21, 2024
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Pet primate keeping banned in UK (well, mostly)
On 14th December 2023, the UK government introduced new legislation regarding the keeping of primates as pets. This move was welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and animal welfare organisations including…
January 30, 2024
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Why do cows like music?
What happens when you hear your favourite tune? Maybe it’s just a little nod of your head while you’re sitting at your desk, or a finger tapping time on the car steering wheel. Perhaps you sing along quietly or even at t…
December 30, 2023
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Animal welfare and wildlife parks – a vet’s view
For me, one of the great things about being a vet is that every day is different. During my career so far, I have treated all sorts of pets, horses and farm animals. But I have also been fortunate enough to work with a l…
December 29, 2023
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Spare a thought for farmers and their vets at Christmas
When I saw the title for this article it really made me stop and think. Never had it occurred to me that farm vets warranted any more thoughts being spared than anyone else, at Christmas nor any other time. Don’t get me…
December 24, 2023
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