19 year-old student Loretta Holder has been awarded a scholarship to help achieve her dream of becoming an animal nutritionist for pigs.
Despite a history in sheep and beef farming, the Harper Adams University student has realised her passion is to work with pigs.
The BSc Animal Health and Welfare student is to receive an AHDB Pork Industry Scholarship, which includes a paid placement year with Ceva Animal Health to help her achieve her dream.
The student from Chippenham, Wiltshire, said: “I would like to be involved in the nutrition and health of animals to reduce diseases as well as farm livestock assurance.
“My interests particularly lie in pig health as the industry is ahead of many other sectors in the health of animals and disease prevention, especially in the use of biosecurity, vaccinations and all-in all-out systems.
“I’m also passionate about the improvements in the traceability and the quality of the products from farm to fork.
“I realised that this was an area I was interested in when I did an extended project qualification on comparing compound feeds and grass in ovine diets. This led to me wanting to continue broadening my knowledge on farm animal nutrition and therefore to my animal health and welfare course at Harper Adams.
“I’m extremely grateful for this scholarship funding as it will help me achieve the best degree that I can, as well as having the skills and mindset ready for a successful career in the industry.”
