Phil Elkins is an experienced cattle practitioner. Following 14 years in clinical practice, including 10 years as a senior member of the clinical staff at Westpoint Farm Vets, Phil set up as an independent consultant. He provides veterinary consultancy to dairy herds with over 8,000 cows between them. He also provides consultancy to a number of related businesses, including pharmaceutical companies and a number of Ag-tech startups. Phil is an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner, and a former member of the British Cattle Veterinary Association board, The British Veterinary Association Council and Red Tractor Assurance Dairy Board and Technical Advisory Council.