Given Name

Kathrine

Family Name

DAVIS

Current Position

Dean & Professor

Organization

Qingdao Agricultural University

Nationality-Resident

Australia

Major Interest

thirty years of experience in equine welfare,

husbandry and medicine

Education

BS. BVMS.- Murdoch University(1985)

D.V.M.- US

Professional Experience

Chinese Veterinary Medical Association second   annual conference Hefei City- Oct 2011;

National Veterinary Conference in Guilin- 2013;

Akhal-Teke Horse Conference- May 2014;

Beijing International Conference on Equine Science-   Oct 2015.

At QAU she teaches special topics in Equine Science

including Introduction to the Chinese Equine Industry,

Career Opportunities within the Chinese Equine Industry,

Equine Reproduction, Nutrition, Management, Husbandry,

Horse Breeds and Conformation, plus numerous

Veterinary Medical topics. Her innovative courses - How

to Design and Construct Animal Welfare “Friendly” Equine

Facilities and Employee Code of Conduct classes demand students create their

own “blueprint” for their future in the industry. Her classes are highly interactive

and students are encouraged to share experiences and ask questions. Most

popular with her students are the guided working visits to local stables where they

experience “hands-on” Natural Horsemanship and practical lessons on husbandry,

management, simple veterinary procedures and safe handling practices.