Andrew Wales

Dr. Andrew Wales is a Research Fellow at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey. His research focuses on infectious diseases in livestock and poultry, with an emphasis on Salmonella control, antimicrobial resistance, and disinfectant efficacy. He has contributed to studies on disease outbreaks, pathogen transmission, and biosecurity measures in agricultural settings.

Key research areas include the epidemiology of Salmonella in broiler and layer flocks, the role of disinfectants in preventing pathogen spread, and the risks associated with raw pet diets. His work also addresses the co-selection of antibiotic resistance by biocides and heavy metals, highlighting implications for food safety and public health.

Notable contributions include investigations into Salmonella Infantis outbreaks on poultry farms, the use of 3D visualization for veterinary infection control training, and reviews on hatchery contamination and raw food diets for pets. Dr. Wales collaborates widely, publishing in journals such as Journal of Medical Microbiology, Avian Pathology, and World’s Poultry Science Journal.