Peter Curl Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I provided authoritative veterinary counsel to the Racing NSW Board, stipendiary stewards, investigators, and stakeholders on critical issues such as equine health, welfare, ethics, anti-doping strategies, and medication control procedures. Collaborating closely with the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL), I supported and executed cost-effective anti-doping strategies, enhanced drug administration trials and introduced innovative procedures and initiatives.Furthermore, I served as an active participant on the Racing NSW Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC), contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making processes. I also forged alliances with key stakeholders such as the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), and the Australian Government Australian Medicines and Pesticides Authority (APVMA). In doing so, I addressed critical issues such as veterinary services, biosecurity, infectious disease management, and the regulation of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals in equine care.✪ Below are my notable accomplishments ✪➤ Oversight of Veterinary and Integrity Matters: Drove comprehensive oversight for veterinary and integrity matters in the New South Wales racing industry, covering 129 race clubs and 740 annual race meetings.➤ Advocacy and Representation: Represented Racing NSW on a national and international scale, advocating for advancements in equine health and welfare, injury prevention, anti-doping efforts, medication management, biosecurity, and infectious disease control.➤ Delegate Representation on National Committees: Acted as Racing NSW's delegate on national committees and working groups, including the Racing Australia Equine Welfare Committee and the Veterinary and Analytical Advisory Group (VAAG), contributing to industry-wide initiatives and best practices.

Hong Kong Sar

I pioneered a dedicated role aimed at identifying and evaluating welfare issues that could compromise horse health and pose reputational risks to the Club. In this capacity, I developed and implemented realistic corrective measures and improvement strategies to safeguard equine welfare.One of my significant achievements was formulating a far-reaching Retirement Programme, poised to become the most extensive global aftercare initiative. Additionally, I conducted both announced and unannounced welfare audits and compliance inspections for racehorses and retired racehorses in Hong Kong, as well as for retired horses across China and New Zealand. As part of these efforts, I implemented necessary action plans and corrective measures as required.✪ My key highlights in this role included ✪➤ Development of Equine Welfare Plan: Created the HKJC Equine Welfare Plan to identify critical improvement areas and propose viable solutions for enhancing horse health and welfare. ➤ Committee Establishment and Management: Established and managed the 'HKJC Fire Safety and Evacuation' and 'Gear and Equipment Inspection and Approval' committees, ensuring adherence to critical safety protocols and compliance with equipment standards.➤ Leadership in Project Management: Successfully led the 'Equine Welfare and the Built Environment' project, providing strategic advice to the HKJC on future stabling and facility constructions, enhancing equine welfare standards.➤ Collaboration on Research: Partnered with Adjunct Associate Professor Ben Sykes from the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland on the 'HKJC Gut Health Research' project and Siobhan Mullan, Professor of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Ethics, and Rachel Annan from UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, Ireland, on the research project ‘More than a sum of its parts: a global approach to developing racehorse welfare assessments’.

I monitored advancements in epidemiological methods and diagnostic technologies to evaluate veterinary suitability for training and racing, actively advocating for the adoption of these technologies where feasible. In addition, I supported the Club’s Racing Laboratory in conceptualising and executing administration trials and experiments, following approval from the Club's Animal Ethics Committee and the Department of Health, while closely monitoring equine health and welfare.Furthermore, I oversaw the daily operations and monitoring of horse quarantine facilities, coordinating with Club departments and the Government’s Agricultural, Fisheries, and Conservation Department. ✪ My key successes during this role were ✪➤ Reporting and Coordination Responsibilities: Submitted detailed reports to Racing Control regarding health, welfare, racing performances, and the ongoing suitability of horses for racing or training. Chaired and coordinated the Club's Prohibited Substances Advisory Group (PSAG), ensuring stringent adherence to anti-doping regulations.➤ System Redesign and Management: Redesigned and managed the Club's systems to evaluate the suitability of horses for importation into Hong Kong and racing; enhancing the welfare, safety, quality and competitiveness of the racehorse population.➤ Equine Biosecurity and Quarantine Support: Supported the maintenance and ongoing refinement of the Club's equine biosecurity and quarantine measures, particularly for international races such as the Hong Kong International Races (HKIR), ensuring the health and welfare of the Hong Kong horse population and freedom from major equine infectious disease.➤ Media Spokesperson Role: Acted as a spokesperson in the media and other public forums, addressing veterinary, regulatory, or welfare-related inquiries with informed responses, fostering transparency and trust within the community.

Australia, Hong Kong And The United Kingdom

Regulatory Veterinary Officer British Horseracing Authority (2009 – 2011)Equine Veterinarian Stable Close Equine, Winchester, England (2009)Veterinary Intern the Hong Kong Jockey Club (2007 – 2008)Junior Equine Veterinarian Silver Pines Veterinary Clinic (2007) Freelance Graphic Designer/Mac Operator (1997 – 2000)

Bachelor Of Veterinary Science, Veterinary Medicine, Hons 1

Architecture, Incomplete

Primary & Secondary Education