PETHICK David

is Professor Emeritus at the Food Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia. He grew up on a family in South Australia and then trained in agricultural science at Adelaide University followed by a doctorate (1981) at Cambridge University, UK. He has worked in the farm animal industries for 42 years post graduation as a university academic, researcher, teacher and industry practitioner. His research interests are broad encompassing biochemistry and nutrition of farm animals. Currently actively involved in meat science of sheep and cattle across the value chain. Dave has played a key role in the development of the world renowned Meat Standards Australia beef and lamb grading systems.