Mary Barton, Board Member
AO, BVSc, PhD, Dip Bact, MBA, FANZCVS, FASM, DVSc (hc).
Mary is a veterinarian by training and has a lifetime of animal welfare experience across numerous government and academic positions. Now retired, she is actively involved in teaching, research and promotion of animal welfare. Mary previously served as Australian Veterinary Association national president and RSPCA South Australia president, and is a current FSANZ board member. She is particularly interested in the welfare of farm and laboratory animals. At home, Mary’s cat rules the roost, sharing with Mary’s dog, chickens, cockatiels and fish.