AUSTRALIA’S new chief veterinary officer is Dr Beth Cookson, replacing former CVO Dr Mark Schipp after his recent retirement.
New CVO Dr Beth Cookson
A release from Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said Dr Cookson brings a wealth of diverse experience across the agriculture, fisheries and forestry portfolio.
“Her work on the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy, and in the Biosecurity Animal and Operations Divisions before being appointed Deputy ACVO in March 2022, has been vital to the ongoing success of the department,” Mr Watt said.
“She has…
