About me

My research focus is on applied animal welfare and ways to improve health and welfare of animals, particularly livestock. My interests lie in developing practical indicators of animal welfare, studying the behaviour of animals and involving stakeholders to make continuous improvement in management. Some of my research underpins the development of animal welfare priorities and policies (for industry and government) in both companion and production animals. I am also passionate about veterinary education and developing robust communication skills and wellbeing in students and veterinary graduates.

Link

National online veterinary curriculum in Animal Welfare and Ethics

Awards

Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research; Impact in Communities
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2019
Veterinary and Life Science's Award for Interdisciplinary Research
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2016
Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Australian Learning and Teaching Council, 2010

Organisational Affiliations

Centre for Animal Production and Health, Murdoch University

School of Agricultural Sciences, Murdoch University

Associate Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University

AVAWE WA representative, Australian Veterinary Association (Australia, St Leonards) - AVA

Education

Veterinary Science
BVSc (Hons) , Sydney University
Inherited muscle disorders (medicine)
PhD , Sydney University
Animal Welfare Ethics and Law
MANZCVS, Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists