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The British Veterinary Association has warmly welcomed the announcement that Professor Alexander (Sandy) Trees will become a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, following the recommendation of the House of Lords Appointments Commission.

Professor Trees will become only the second veterinary surgeon to enter the House of Lords, joining Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior in Parliament's upper chamber.
The BVA is also pleased to announce that Professor Trees, who is currently Veterinary Editor in Chief of BVA Publications, will formally open BVA’s annual Congress in Liverpool on Friday 28 September under the theme of ‘Delivering a healthy future’.
Professor Trees has worked in general practice, industry and academia and his career spans Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has produced over 140 scientific papers and is currently Chairman of the Board of the Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh. He was formerly President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Dean of Liverpool University Veterinary School.
Professor Trees will be introduced to the House of Lords at a future date as a non-party-political (Crossbench) Peer, at which point his formal title will be announced.
Commenting on Professor Trees’ appointment, BVA President Carl Padgett said:
"The British Veterinary Association is absolutely delighted at Professor Trees' appointment to the House of Lords. He will bring a wealth of experience and scientific expertise into the political arena, not only in the fields of animal health and welfare but also public health, where he has particular knowledge and experience.