Personal Details

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Name: Mrs Tracy Muller

Citizenship: Australian

Address: **** ****** **, *** *****, California 92117

Mobile: 213-***-****

E-mail: abh1fz@r.postjobfree.com

Skype Address: andrewtracymuller

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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2005-2009 Master of Philosophy

Grade: First Class Masters in Biometeorology specialising in

transportation of livestock

Thesis Title: The effect of gaseous ammonia on the health and welfare of

sheep and cattle

College: University of Queensland, Australia

Principal Supervisor: Dr John Gaughan

Secondary Supervisor: Prof. Clive Phillips

2004-2005 Honours Degree

Grade: First Class Honours in Zoology

Thesis Title: Captive Behaviour, Reproduction and Environmental

Enrichment in the Mahogany Glider (Petaurus gracilis)

College: University of Queensland, Australia

Principal Supervisor: Prof. Clive Phillips

2001-2003 Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Studies)

Grade: GPA 6

Major: Wildlife Biology

College: University of Queensland, Australia

AWARDS

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o Recipient of Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics Research Scholar - 2006

o Deans Commendation for High Achievement - 2004

Publications

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T. Muller, T. Ensabella, R. Booth, S. Johnston and C.J.C. Phillips (2009)

The

behaviour and environmental enrichment of captive Mahogany Gliders

(Petaurus gracilis). Published by Australian Mammalogy 2010, 32, 109-

116.

C.J.C. Phillips, M.K. Pines, T. Muller, M. Latter, J.C. Petherick, S.T.

Norman and J.B.

Gaughan (2010) The physiological and behavioral responses of steers to

gaseous ammonia in simulated long distance transport by ship. Accepted

by

Journal of Animal Science.

M.K. Pines, T. Muller and C.J.C. Phillips (2010) Avoidance of Ammonia in

Sheep

paper. Submitted to Applied Animal Behaviour Science.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Officer (WIRP05245808) April 2007 -

November 2010

Wildlife Action Group Inc.(IA35982) - Belmont Road Veterinary Surgery

o Rescue of orphaned, injured or sick wildlife

o Caring and nursing of wildlife adhering to feeding species specific

formulas with specific instruments at required temperatures, volumes and

feeding times

o Maintaining species specific bedding and housing

o Medical nursing of injured or sick wildlife

o Rehabilitation and socialisation of wildlife for return to the wild

o Reintroduction and monitoring of rehabilitated wildlife to the wild

o Admittance and record keeping including medication, health and

behavioural forms

Practice Manager April 2007 - November

2010

Belmont Road Veterinary Surgery

o Work in collaboration with owner to implement and development of short

and long term strategies for growth and development

o Human resource management

o Staff hiring, scheduling, contracts and employee performance reviews

o Medical inventory control and stock takes

o Accounts payable and receivable and bank reconciliations

o Providing and/or creating protocols and proposals

o Interact directly with and managing associate veterinarians in all

matters relating to veterinary medicine

o Radiology and ultrasonography duties and developing

o Animal health procedures and post-operative care

o Performing physical examinations, stabilizing patients and administering

medication

o Surgical assistant and performing dental cleanings

o Diagnostic testing and medical treatments including Idexx blood

procedures

o Research and knowledge of new medical developments through training

o Quarantine maintenance and sanitising of housing and equipment

Assistant Manager June 2005 -

November 2010

Forest Lake Hotel

o Second in charge of an establishment with 58 staff members

o Full responsibility of all aspects of the business including adhering

to liquor licensing laws

o House policies

o Workplace health and safety laws

o Profit and loss reports

o Maintaining budgetary requirements

o Staff management and training

Wildlife Ranger, Volunteer June 2004 - June

2005

David Fleay Wildlife Park

o Daily husbandry routines, enclosure upkeep and minor exhibit

maintenance

o Provision of daily feed and care preparation

o Record keeping, collection of data and keeping log of information

Zoo Keeper, Work Experience January 2003

Taronga Zoo

o Maintaining a high standard of animal hygiene

o Daily routines entailed cleaning, caring for animals and feeding

o Health procedures and caring of the sick and injured

o Preparing specialised diets as well as enrichment and conditioning of

certain species

o Worked in the exotic divisions including African and Asian species.

Animal Attendant, Volunteer January 1999 - January

2000

RSPCA

o Cleaning of the cattery and maintaining kennels

o Preparation of daily diet requirements

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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Master of Philosophy (First Class):

My research was based primarily on the health and welfare of livestock when

transported by sea. One environmental factor concerning cattle and sheep

when transported is the presence of high measurements of aerial ammonia.

The nine months of research was carried out in climate controlled chambers

where behavioural data on sheep and cattle was collected twice daily, along

with feed and water intake. Pre and post ammonia blood samples were taken

and analysed for changes in haematological and immunological parameters,

along with bronchi-alveolar and trans-tracheal lavages.

Results were conclusive that ammonia does have a significant effect on

sheep and cattle but the severity is not certain, if of a concern. Regular

reporting, conferencing and communication were extensive throughout the

data collection and intricate data analysis continued for a further 6

months before a final report was submitted.

Honours Degree (First Class):

This research on environmental enrichment involved the design and

implementation of four enrichment strategies, as well as analysing the

animals' behavioural routines and personalities to conclude their

successfulness. My research also involved collating data on the

reproductive cycle and parental care of the Mahogany Glider. Behavioural

ethograms were also constructed after many hours of data collection during

their night time activities.

From the data collection on the reproductive cycles and parental care of

the gliders, I am currently working on a research paper to be submitted to

Applied Animal Behaviour Science, as no research has been carried out on

these highly endangered Mahogany Gliders to date.

Wildlife Survey of the Helidon Hills Area:

I conducted a scientific survey of identifying terrestrial vertebrates in

the Helidon Hills, monitoring local species and critically examining their

relationship with their environment.

After resulting with an inventory of wildlife, I researched methodology

applicable to wildlife conservation, monitoring and resource management.

From the results of the survey I then formulated an ecological hypothesis

"the population dynamics of the Common Brushtail Possum; abundance, density

related factors and status", to address wildlife management issues

developing an experimental design to guide sampling to provide answers.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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o Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (permit number: WIRP05245808) for Logan

and Redland Shire. Species include amphibians, birds, mammals and

reptiles for an unlimited quantity.

o Rehabilitation Permit (permit number: WIRP05245808) for Koalas

(Phascolarctos cinereus) in the southeast Queensland bioregion.

o St John Senior First Aid Certificate

o Tractors Driver's License

o Chainsaw Operators License

o Current International Drivers Licence

o Armed hold up and robbery certificate

REFEREES

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Prof. Clive Phillips Gillian Bennett

Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics Leader/Treasurer

School of Veterinary Science Wildlife Action Group

University of Queensland Brisbane, QLD

Gatton, QLD Tel: +614********

Tel: +614******** E-mail:

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Michael Auld Kelly Haynes-Fletcher

Owner/Veterinarian Assistant Hotel Manager

Belmont Rd Vet Surgery Forest Lake Hotel

Brisbane, QLD Brisbane, QLD

Tel: +617-**-***-*** Tel: +617-**-***-***

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Curriculum Vitae

TRACY MULLER

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