JOHN NEWCOMBE
John qualified from the Royal Veterinary College London in 1968. He is the founding partner of the practice which he started on his own as a sole practitioner in 1976.
John qualified from the Royal Veterinary College London in 1968. He is the founding partner of the practice which he started on his own as a sole practitioner in 1976.
John works almost exclusively on the equine reproduction side of the practice. He is one of Britain’s most prominent equine stud vets and is an expert in this field. He has a special interest in Embryo Transfer and successfully performs the procedure at the Equine Fertility Clinic routinely throughout the breeding season. In addition to every stud season since 1976 in the UK, John has also worked for seven stud seasons in Queensland, Australia in their summer (October to December).
Not only is John a well respected and experienced vet, he is also a prolific scientific author! Over 50 peer reviewed scientific papers written by John on all aspects of equine reproduction have been published to date.
John’s major discoveries and developments include:
Bacterial endometritis caused premature luteolysis
Pioneer use of Oxytocin as part of post mating therapy
First to describe the normal bacterial flora of the mare’s genital tract (1972)
Site of conception relative to previous pregnancy (1978)
Described luteinised follicles (1993)
Identical triplets(1995)
Use of Buserelin in dioestrus mares (1996)
Use of intravaginal progesterone device (1997)
First foal by UK frozen semen (1993)
Quadruplet Pregnancy (2002)
When not working, John is a keen hill walker and gardener. John, like most vets, has his own pets which include 4 dogs, 3 cats, ducks and, unsurprisingly, lots of brood mares! These 40 or so brood mares provide the basis of a pool of recipient mares for Embryo Transfer.
JENNY EAST
Jenny qualified in 1987 from the Royal Veterinary College, London. She saw practice with John in 1985 and 1986 and realised what a superb opportunity this was to learn from one of the most dedicated, enthusiastic and pioneering equine reproduction vets in the world. She joined the practice, straight from College in 1987, and became a partner in 1992. Jenny is involved in all areas of the practice but has a particuar interest in equine stud medicine. Her expertise in this field is such that she travels to many equine studs covering a very large area . Her reproduction expertise has also taken her to the
Jenny qualified in 1987 from the Royal Veterinary College, London. She saw practice with John in 1985 and 1986 and realised what a superb opportunity this was to learn from one of the most dedicated, enthusiastic and pioneering equine reproduction vets in the world. She joined the practice, straight from College in 1987, and became a partner in 1992. Jenny is involved in all areas of the practice but has a particuar interest in equine stud medicine. Her expertise in this field is such that she travels to many equine studs covering a very large area . Her reproduction expertise has also taken her to the
Southern Hemisphere to help in a Queensland Equine Practice during their stud season for two seasons. As well as being an expert in stud medicine, Jenny is a very experienced all round equine vet with many years of experience. She is one of the CHAPS (Coloured Horse and Pony Society) Stallion grading vets and has also assisted in their grading processes for many years. She has also acted as part of a team of Veterinary Inspectors invited to Jordan by Princess Alia and sponsored by Emirates Airlines in connection with 80 km desert endurance rides in 1996 and a 120 km ride in 1998.
GARY KELLY
Gary qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2003. He worked in mixed practice in Lincolnshire for a year and a half where he developed an interest in equine stud medicine and then joined Newcombe and East in April 2005. Gary works in all areas of the practice but has particular interests in equine stud medicine and equine dentistry. Gary is presently studying towards a Certificate in Equine Stud Medicine.
Outside work, Gary enjoys watching movies and taking his little rescue dog Titch for walks.
NATHALIE JEHEE
Nathalie qualified in August 2005 from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands. She joined the practice as the reproductive intern for the 2006 stud season and such was her popularity with the staff and clients that she will be staying on with the practice as an assistant.
Nathalie has particular interests in equine lameness and standardbred racing. Before joining the practice Nathalie worked for the Universtity of Utrecht in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging. As a student, she also spent a total of 6 months in Colorado where she carried out research into equine lameness and worked with some of the world’s most prominent equine surgeons.
In her spare time Nathalie’s interests include (harness) racing, ballet and skiing.
PETER TIMMIS
Peter qualified from the University of Bristol. He founded and managed his own, mainly small animal, practice in Tamworth for 22 years.
Peter is our main small animal surgeon and works at the practice for 2 days a week. He is a very experienced surgeon and performs most of our ever expanding small animal operation caseload.
Outside work Peter’s interests include walking, squash, sailing and flyfishing. His pets include dogs, cats and hens!
Peter qualified from the University of Bristol. He founded and managed his own, mainly small animal, practice in Tamworth for 22 years.
Peter is our main small animal surgeon and works at the practice for 2 days a week. He is a very experienced surgeon and performs most of our ever expanding small animal operation caseload.
Outside work Peter’s interests include walking, squash, sailing and flyfishing. His pets include dogs, cats and hens!
Outside of work Jenny’s interests include dancing (salsa, ballrooom, and latin american). Another hobby, although not so far away from work is the breeding of show, coloured, shire and dressage horses. Jenny has been successful in showing her own horses at County Show level and competing with her horses at Affiliated Dressage, so sees the equine work from all aspects. Indeed, Jenny and her husband, Robert Alsop have recently developed the “Chorley Stud and Flock” at their own farm just a few miles from the practice, standing The Shire Stallion ‘Trelow Commodore’ and the Homozygous pony Stallion ‘Painted Percy’. Jenny and her husband also own 4 dogs, two cats and a flock of over 200 very well bred pedigree Kerry Hill sheep!
Jenny showing Cubley Cavalier, her 2 year old shire stallion at The Annual Shire Horse Society Show 2005, where he gained the 2yo stallion grant (premium)