Biography

Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Born in Australia, Hardy is a graduate of the University of Western Sydney, originally reading through Central Queensland University, holding a Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) (BSc(Biol)) majoring in Microbiology and Environmental Sciences.

Hardy has also completed a Masters in Agriculture and Rural Development (MAgRuDev) from the University of Western Sydney, completing two dissertations titled ”A feasibility study for the investigation of the prevalence, impact, and treatment of liver abscess in Australian bovine herds” and “A case study into the sustainable development of a small agricultural show”. Hardy has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Education through Charles Sturt University, and is a registered teacher currently employed by Education Queensland as a teacher of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.

Currently undertaking his PhD entitled “Peri-conceptional nutritional stress: effects on dairy cows’ reproductive performances and consequences for progeny performance” through Sydney University Faculty of Veterinary Science, Hardy plans to return and complete his clinical years of Veterinary Science upon completion to enable his registration as a clinical veterinary practitioner.

Hardy is a proud member of the HAC Alumni as well as a member of various national and international professional Institutes and societies such as a Member of the Royal Institute, a Member of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Biology. Hardy is also a student member of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and its special interest groups the Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) and Australian Association of Pig Veterinarians (AAPV).

Hardy has worked in various positions including as a consulting researcher for a cooperative project between the University of Westerns Sydney’s School of Agriculture and Environment and Elanco Animal Health, a subsidiary of Eli Lily Pharmaceuticals.

In this time Hardy has worked along side a number of industry colleagues and companies working towards the completion of common projects.

Hardy brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work based upon experience in various fields. Hardy has worked in the Veterinary industry for over 12 years working from the single person practice, with specialist practitioners, multinational companies, along with working in the educational, human pathology, and sales.

Hardy has served in various community capacities including President of the Lithgow Show Society and Group Field Officer of the New South Wales Boys’ Group of the Australian Air League. Hardy was also the recipient of the Coca-Cola/ACAS Regional Scholarship and the HAC’s EA Southee memorial Scholarship in 2006.

Hardy also enjoys spending time with his wife, Sheree, his family, friends, and Pets. Hardy spends his free time motorcycling and travelling. Hardy also very much enjoys cooking, music and writing, and is working on publishing some of his research papers and fictional works.

PUBLICATIONS

· Manser H (2004) A feasibility study for the investigation of the prevalence, impact, and treatment of liver abscess in Australian bovine herds, Masters Dissertation, Commercial Work, University of Western Sydney/Elanco Animal Health, Richmond, NSW

· Manser H (2004) A case study into the sustainable development of a small agricultural show, Masters Dissertation, Unpublished, University of Western Sydney, Richmond, NSW

RESEARCH INTERESTS

· Progeny performance, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Gynecology and Reproduction

· Alternative and Native Meat production and industry development

· Effects of Welfare on Production

· Liver Abscess in Cattle

· Effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) on Learning

· Change Management in Community Organizations