Person

Salisbury, Ralph (1938 - 2017)

Born
1938
Died
7 August 2017
Occupation
Veterinary scientist

Summary

Ralph Salisbury was a veterinarian whose expertise was in the management and prevention of exotic disease outbreaks in production animals. From his early research in the epidemiology of parasites in sheep, he became Principal Veterinary Officer Counter-Disaster and Exotic Diseases for the Victorian Department of Agriculture. He took leading roles at state and national level in preparing guidelines for managing outbreaks and was on the editorial committee that produced internationally recognised AUSTVETPLAN. Salisbury designed and directed five mock exercises in disease outbreaks and was co-leader of national training needs for the Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness Program. Between 1991 and 1995 he was a veterinary consultant under AusAid funding in several Asian countries.

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Chronology

1964
Education - BVSc, University of Sydney
1964 - 1967
Career position - Regional Veterinary Officer, Victorian Department of Agriculture
1970
Education - MVSc, University of Melbourne
1970 - 1974
Career position - Deputy Officer in Charge and Leader in Parasitology, Regional Hamilton Diagnostic Laboratory, Victorian Department of Agriculture
1974 - 1991
Career position - Principal Veterinary Officer, Victorian Department of Agriculture
1991 - 1995
Career position - Veterinary consultant

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Journal Articles

  • Watt, D. A., 'Ralph Salisbury 1938 - 2017', Australian Veterinary Journal, 96 (5) (2018), 150. Details

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