Person
Butterfield, Rex Milton (1921 - 2014)
- Born
- 22 December 1921
Fulham, South Australia, Australia - Died
- 2 September 2014
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Occupation
- Veterinarian
Summary
Rex Butterfield completed his studies at Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1941, followed by four years in the armed forces and ten years in private practice. He was appointed as the foundation Chair in Veterinary Anatomy at University of Sydney in 1966. His research was directed at understanding the basis for improved carcase quality in meat-producing animals, receiving worldwide attention and leading to major advances in the field. Butterfield was the Australian universities' representative on the Australian Meat Research Committee, President of the Australian Equine Research Foundation, and a member of Expert Panels on the selection of stock for meat production. He was active in forging stronger ties between the University and both the veterinary profession and rural industries. In addition he was an active participant in the Australian Veterinary Association and the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
Details
Chronology
- 1941 - 1946
- Military service - Second World War. Lieutenant, 13 Australian Field Regiment, AIF
- 1950
- Education - Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), University of Sydney
- 1960 - 1965
- Career position - Research Fellow, University of Queensland
- 1961
- Education - Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc), University of Queensland
- 1963
- Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Queensland
- 1963 - 1966
- Career position - Senior Research Officer, University of Queensland
- 1966 - 1986
- Career position - Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Sydney
- 1968
- Education - Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc), University of Queensland
- 1970 - 1973
- Career position - Dean of Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
- 1971
- Career position - Foundation President, Australian College of Veterinary Science
- 1986
- Life event - Retired
- 1996
- Award - Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris causa, University of Sydney
- 1999
- Award - International Award, American Meat Science Association
Related entries
Published resources
Journal Articles
- Bryden, M., 'Rex Milton Butterfield 1921-2014', Australian Veterinary Journal, 93 (6) (2015), 182. http://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12309. Details
Resources
- CA 2002, 2 Echelon, Army Headquarters; CA 46, Department of Defence [III], Central Office, 'NAA: B883, SX13462', B883 Second Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossiers, 1939-1947, National Archives of Australia, RecordSearch, https://RecordSearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/AutoSearch.asp?O=I&Number=6397709. Details
- 'Butterfield, Rex M (19211222-20140902)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-458940. Details
Helen Cohn
Last modified: 10 August 2016