Mark Bryan (veterinarian)

Mark Bryan
2016
Residence	New Zealand
Education	BSc (Vet), Glasgow University 1988 Masters in Epidemiology, Massey University 2004
Board member of	New Zealand Veterinary Association
Awards	Finalist, 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009, British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress – Winner of President’s Award for Best Presentation
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Mark Bryan is a veterinarian and researcher working in New Zealand. He is a director of VetSouth, one of two clinical research clinics in the South Island and Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Dairy Cattle Medicine at Massey University. He has promoted methods to retain quality staff in rural practice and to improve veterinary services and research. In 2013 he was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.^[1]

Career

Bryan qualified as a veterinarian in Glasgow, Scotland in 1988 and in 2004 gained his Masters in Epidemiology from Massey University in Palmerston North. Bryan moved to New Zealand in 1995 and to his current practice in 1997.

Bryan identified that many rural practices had difficulty in retaining staff. From 1997 when he joined Central Southland Vets in Winton, heading up the dairy side of the practice, to 2001, when he became a director, the practice had doubled in vet numbers and quadrupled in dairy farm numbers.^[2] He is the Managing Director of VetSouth. VetSouth was formed in 2005 when the Winton practice joined with a practice in nearby Gore. Creating VetSouth was about elevating rural vet practice with the dual effect of being able to retain the best staff in a rural setting and to ensure that farmers receive first rate veterinary services. The size also makes it possible for the practice to both participate in research and to more readily test new ideas such as improving the measurement of body condition scores (BCS) in dairy cows.^[3]

Bryan was aware of the XLvet concept^[4] from the UK that bought together the most progressive vet practices working together to provide the very best in veterinary services. Bryan brought the concept to New Zealand. With significant resources available, Bryan and VetSouth have been instrumental in developing Welfarm in conjunction with XLvets.^[5] Welfarm is a program that measures the wellbeing of dairy cows. In 2014/15 the program ran with 150 farms and 84,325 cows. With these numbers, it is possible now to do accurate benchmarking that should lead to better outcomes for the cows, the farms and the industry. It was planned that the program with the support of the New Zealand Veterinary Association would go national.^[6] As of December 2016 the program is still to be implemented.

Bryan's veterinary service created an app called Disease and Mortality Incident Tracker, or dam-iT, to capture disease and mortality data in production animals. This project will provide a baseline of normal mortality rates on NZ farms as there are no national disease statistics.^[7] Creation of the app was partly prompted by deaths on HT [herbicide tolerant] swedes and fodder beet in 2014 and following years.^[8][9]

VetSouth has been running the Welfarm pilot for 3 years and have identified the use of antibiotics^[10] as an issue to address. The New Zealand Veterinary Association, which Bryan is a board member, has recently announced that they are aiming to phase out the use of non- essential antibiotic usage by 2030.Their strategic intent is that “by 2030, NZ Inc would not need antibiotics for the maintenance of animal health and welfare”^[11]

Bryan is active in the veterinary and general communities promoting animal welfare and good veterinary practices. He spoke at the 2015 Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference^[12] and at the NZ Skeptics Conference in 2016.^[13]

Speaking to the New Zealand Skeptics 2016

Publications

Articles (peer reviewed)

• M.A. Bryan, M.T. Socha, D.J. Tomlinson, Supplementing Intensively Grazed Late-Gestation and Early-Lactation Dairy Cattle with Chromium. Journal of Dairy Science 87(12):4269-77,January 2005 
• S McDougall, D G Arthur, MA Bryan, A M Weir, Clinical and bacteriological response to treatment of clinical mastitis with one of three intramammary antibiotics. New Zealand veterinary journal 55(4):161–70, August 2007 
• M. A. Bryan, R. Emslie, C. Heuer, Comparative efficacy of an 8-day cue-Mate (R)/estradiol benzoate program with or without inclusion of equine chorionic gonadotropin inanestrous dairy cows. Reproduction Fertility and Development 20(1), January 2008 
• Mark Bryan, Kath Taylor, Periparturient use of parenteral micronised procaine penicillin to reduce the risk of clinical mastitis in heifers after calving. Veterinary Microbiology 134(1–2):143–9, October 2008 
• S. McDougall, M. A. Bryan, R.M. Tiddy, Effect of treatment with the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory meloxicam on milk production, somatic cell count, probability of re-treatment, and culling of dairy cows with mild clinical mastitis. Journal of Dairy Science 92(9):4421-31 · October 2009 
• M.A. Bryan, S. McDougall, R.M. Tiddy, Incorporating the Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Meloxicam into the Treatment of Clinical Mastitis Reduced SCC and the Risk of Culling. Cattle Practice 17(3):173–183, November 2009 
• S. McDougall, M. A. Bryan, R.M. Tiddy, Erratum to “Effect of treatment with the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory meloxicam on milk production, somatic cell count, probability of re-treatment, and culling of dairy cows with mild clinical mastitis” (J. Dairy Sci. 92:4421–4431). Journal of Dairy Science 92(11):5765-5765, November 2009 
• M A Bryan, G A Bó, C Heuer, F R Emslie, Use of equine chorionic gonadotrophin in synchronised AI of seasonal-breeding, pasture-based, anoestrous dairy cattle. Reproduction Fertility and Development 22(1):126–31, January 2010 
• MA Bryan, C Heuer, F R Emslie, The comparative efficacy of two long-acting drycow cephalonium products in curing and preventing intramammary infections. New Zealand veterinary journal 59(4):166–73, July 2011 
• M Bryan, H Tacoma, F Hoekstra, The effect of hindclaw height differential and subsequent trimming on lameness in large dairy cattle herds in Canterbury, New Zealand. New Zealand veterinary journal 60(6):349–55, September 2012 
• M.A. Bryan, G Bó, R J Mapletoft, F R Emslie, The use of equine chorionic gonadotropin in the treatment of anestrous dairy cows in gonadotropin-releasing hormone/progesterone protocols of 6 or 7 days. Journal of Dairy Science 96(1), October 2012 
• Compton, C. W. R., McDougall, S., Young, L., & Bryan, M. A. (2014). Prevalence of subclinical ketosis in mainly pasture-grazed dairy cows in New Zealand in early lactation. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 62: 30–37.  
• Hillerton JE, Irvine CR, Bryan MA, Scott D, Merchant SC. (2016) Use of antimicrobials for animals in New Zealand, and in comparison with other countries. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Forthcoming articles, pp 1–7, Mar 2016; DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2016.1171736 

Articles (non-peer reviewed)

• Bryan, M (2015) Breaking down the walls. Vetscript, Volume 28, Issue 9, pp 28–29, Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association
• Stewart, P., Weston, J., Roberts, K., Mangnall, B., Macky, J., Bryan, M., Robb, D. (2014). Do you juggle, by any chance? Vetscript, 27 (7). pp 29–31.
• Bryan, M. (2102). View from the bottom: Why clinical dairy practice is the only place to be. Vetscript, Volume 25, Issue 2, pp 4–6, Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association
• Bryan, M. (2010). Chasing rainbows: Dairy Vetting in 2020. Vetscript, 23 (4). pp 10–11. Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association
• Bryan, M. & R. Laven. (2009) Treatment of Anoestrous Cows with Synchro-Synch. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA, 2009
• Bryan, M. (2008) X & Y: Generational differences and why they matter. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA, 2008
• Bryan, M. (2007) Trial Interpretation: A Clinician’s Perspective. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA, 2007
• Bryan, M. & J. Moffat. (2007) Assessment of non-inferiority of antibody response to concurrent compared with independent vaccination of 8 month old calves with leptospirosis and clostridial vaccines. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA, 2007

Conference papers

Bryan, M, E Knupfer, Hea S. (2016). Risk factors and patterns of NSAID use in New Zealand Dairy farms- a pilot survey; Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Annual Conference, Publisher: VetLearn Foundation

• Bryan, M, Hea S. (2016). Regional variations in antimicrobial use in dairy cows in New Zealand; Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Annual Conference, Publisher: VetLearn Foundation
• Bryan, M, Hea S, Wilkinson S. (2015). A clinical and epidemiological analysis of swede-related deaths in Southland and Otago over winter 2014. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Annual Conference, pp 269–286, Publisher: VetLearn Foundation
• Bryan, M, Hea S, Wilkinson S, Fenton K, Phyn C, Turner S (2015). Changing the diagnostic paradigm: remote digital autopsies in dairy cattle in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Annual Conference, pp 181–188, Publisher: VetLearn Foundation
• Bryan, M. (2015). Investigating swede-related disease in Southland and Otago during the winter of 2014– a review of disease incursion at the front line; the practical implications at a clinic level. Proceedings of the Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association; Publisher: VetLearn Foundation
• Bryan, M, Hea SY (2015). Evaluation of Staphylococcus Aureus vaccine in dairy cattle in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Pan Pacific (NZVA and AVA) Veterinary Conference 2015, Combined proceedings, pp 189–194, Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association
• Bryan, M, Hea SY, Wilkinson S, Fenton K, Phyn C, Turner SA (2015). Remote digital necropsies in cattle. Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Pan Pacific (NZVA and AVA) Veterinary Conference 2015, Combined proceedings, pp 195–201, Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association
• Bryan, M. (2013). How to manage the epidemic of fat cows in New Zealand – body condition scoring. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, pp 159–164.
• Laven R, Laven L, Bryan, M. (2013). Sole thickness in heifers in Southland – a logitudinal study. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Annual Conference, pp 177–182; Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association
• Bryan MA, Cresswell KJ (2102). The prevalence of paratuberculosis in New Zealand farmed livestock. Proceedings of the Deer Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association, 29, pp 77–81; Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association
• Bryan, M. (2102). Bovine neonatal pancytopaenia in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA Annual Conference, p 2.8.1–2.8.5, Publisher: VetLearn Foundation
• Deguillaume, L., Chastant-Maillard, S., & Bryan, M. (2012). Endometritis in dairy cattle: Is this the only genital disorder? A technical review of our current knowledge on the reproductive tract inflammation complex. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, pp 2.6.1–2.6.10.
• Bryan, M., McGrath, S., & Cresswell, K. (2011). Minimising sub-clinical endometritis using parenteral ceftiofur on compromised cows. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, pp 7.9.1–7.9.9.
• Bryan, M. (2010). A comparison of standard versus intensive therapy for treatment of subclinical mastitis: A preliminary analysis. Proceedings of the 3rd AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane 2010. PC46a.1–9.
• Bryan, M., & Laven, R. (2010). Smart Synchro-Synch 2020 Pre-ordained ovulation and multi-faith intentionality optimisation: Towards a more harmonious future history. Proceedings of the 3rd AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane 2010, PC46b.1–8.
• Bryan, M. (2010). Maintaining your mojo. Proceedings of the 3rd AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane 2010
• Bryan, M. (2010). Attracting and retaining vets in large cattle practices. Proceedings of the 3rd AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane 2010
• Kelly, K., Bryan, M., & Roe, A. (2009). How low can we go? An update on iodine – laboratory testing and production responses. Proceedings of the Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association, Annual Seminar 2009, Volume, pp 129–139.
• Bryan, M. (2007). Treatment of anoestrous dairy cows – comparative efficacy of and 8-day Cue-Mate programme with or without inclusion of ECG (Pregnecol). Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, p 213.
• Bryan, M., & Taylor, K. (2007). Periparturient use of micronised procaine penicillin (Masticillin) to reduce the risk of mastitis in heifers. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, p 213.
• Bryan, M., & Wouda, G. (2007). Variation of vitamin E levels in herds in Southland wintered on brassica spp and exploration of possible correlated risk factors. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, p 215.
• Bryan, M. (2006). Animal health: Costs versus investments. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, pp 107–112.
• Bryan, M., & Taylor, K. (2005). An analysis of in calf rates in Southland and their risk factors at herd level. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference, pp 190–196.

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