I grew up on a mixed enterprise cattle and cropping property approximately 60km North-west of Clermont. I attended a little bush school on the edge of my property and for my high school education I attended the Stuartholme School in Brisbane. After five years of boarding school, I returned home where I worked for two years and then applied to study a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at James Cook University in Townsville. I am now in my fourth year and loving every second of it.
I am passionate about the beef industry, in particular bovine reproduction and genetics. I was fortunate enough in my gap years to complete a pregnancy testing and artificial insemination (AI) certificate through the Emerald Agricultural College, which drove me to broaden my knowledge and apply to study Veterinary Science. Pregnancy testing, AI, IVF and embryo transfer have all sparked my interest from a young age and has been a focus of mine throughout my studies.
It is a privilege to be offered the Horizon Scholarship and have the opportunity to connect with like-minded people in the agricultural industry. The work and advocacy that my sponsor Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has as a spokesperson and investor in the agricultural industry is both inspiring and motivating. The networking opportunities and knowledge that I will acquire from working with MLA is exciting as I am always eager to broaden my knowledge on the current workings of the agricultural industry.