Dr. Carr started learning the ropes about pigs at the age of 11. He qualified as a veterinarian in 1982 by the University of Liverpool. After 5 years in general practice he returned to university to complete a Lever-hulme residency in pigs and a PhD in urinary tract problems of pigs at Liverpool, where he specialised in microbiology and pathology. He has taught production medicine to veterinarians and farmers throughout the world through positions at several universities in the UK-Liverpool and Royal Veterinary College, London, and in the US-North Carolina and Iowa State- and in Western Australia at Murdoch and at James Cook University in Queensland.
Dr. Carr runs a consultancy practice with clients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. John specialises in maintaining the health of pigs through promoting excellence in stockmanship and production practices while controlling the cost of production. He has published several books and more than 200 refereed and non refereed articles.
Dr. Carr runs a consultancy practice with clients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. John specialises in maintaining the health of pigs through promoting excellence in stockmanship and production practices while controlling the cost of production. He has published several books and more than 200 refereed and non refereed articles.
