GM Research, Innovation and Extension 

Rebecca brings over 25 years’ experience in pig research and innovation in the Australian and USA pig industry- conducting research and leading teams to deliver impactful research and new products. Rebecca holds technical expertise in animal welfare and behaviour, reproduction, nutrition, health, genetics, meat science and new product development.

Rebecca provides the Australian pig industry with opportunities for future enhancement in animal welfare, by utilising her internationally recognised animal welfare expertise. Prior to APL, Rebecca was the Research, Innovation and Animal Welfare Programs Manager for JBS Australia (formerly Rivalea Australia), and the Sustainable Swine Production Systems Scientist at the University of Minnesota, USA.

Rebecca is actively involved in the Australian pork industry and was previously an APL Delegate, a member of the APL Animal Welfare Reference Group, and Director of Australasian Pork Research Institute (APRIL).

Rebecca is committed to ensuring sustainability and profitability of Australasian pork production and exhibits an unwavering passion for the pigs and the people that care for them.