John Burns Brooksby
John Burns Brooksby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 December 1914 |
| Died | 17 December 1998 (aged 83) |
| Education | London University |
| Known for | Developing a methodology for diagnosing and typing foot-and-mouth disease |
| Spouse |
Muriel Weir (m. 1940) |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Veterinarian |
| Institutions | Foot-and-Mouth Research Institute |
| Sub-specialties | Animal physiologist and virologist |
John Burns Brooksby CBE FRS FRSE (25 December 1914 – 17 December 1998) was a Scottish veterinarian, animal physiologist and veterinary virologist. He was a recognised expert on serology and especially foot-and-mouth disease, and identified and categorised the majority of its known forms. His advice was taken on an international level, and he played a significant role in disease control in Africa and the Middle East.
He was responsible for the control of the spread of this disease at international level.