David has a Master of Science in Veterinary Science from Sydney University and worked in the commercial environment of piggeries and feed mills with PIC, Colborn Dawes (later DSM) and Rivalea for 35 years. Management roles in nutrition and pig research over the last 25 years including a founding role in the initial PORK CRC and its research committee and an active member in APSA since its inception he has conducted over 200 experiments both commercial and published. He has developed a worldwide network of commercial and academic contacts to collaborate with on projects to benefit the Australian pig Industry.