Farrah Preston

Farrah Preston

Research Scientist

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


Early Career Researcher interested in red meat production with a strong focus on meat science and animal welfare. Collaborative, industry-based research experience across beef and lamb processing. Passionate about working with and inspiring students. Willing to give anything a go and eager to make a difference.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2020 - ongoing Researcher University of Adelaide
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2016 - 2021 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy
    2015 - 2015 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Hons)
    2013 - 2015 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)

Farrah has experience in demonstrating, tutoring, lecturing, and course coordination from subjects within the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. These roles involve working with students from the Animal Science, Animal Behaviour, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Science, Veterinary Technology, and Veterinary Medicine programs.

 

Course coordination

ANIML SC 3045RW - Animal Breeding and Genetics III (Co-coordinator, 2020)

 

Lecturing 

ANIML SC 3018RW - Pig Production - Science into Management III 

 

Demonstrating and tutoring

ANIML SC 1015RW/1017RW - Animal Handling & Husbandry I

ANIML SC 1016RW/1018RW - Principles in Animal Behaviour Welfare Ethics I

ANIML SC 2503RW - Livestock Production Science II

VET SC 2500RW - Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience II

VET SC 3514RW - Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience III

ANIML SC 3045RW - Animal Breeding and Genetics III

VET SC 7005RW - Clinical Research Project

VET SC 7240ARW - Ruminant Health and Production Part 1

VET SC 7240BRW - Ruminant Health and Production Part 2

  • Other Supervision Activities

    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2022 - 2022 Principal Supervisor The role of pre-slaughter hide washing on animal behaviour in grain-fed cattle University of Adelaide Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Research Project Other Full Time Lili Du and Keely Martin
  • Position: Research Scientist
  • Phone: 83137743
  • Email: farrah.preston@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Roseworthy
  • Building: J.S. Davies, floor G
  • Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science

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