Kristopher Hughes

Professor Kristopher Hughes serves as Professor in Equine Medicine and Clinical Director of veterinary enterprises at Charles Sturt University's School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. He oversees three veterinary enterprises integrating clinical services, teaching, and research while ensuring accreditation compliance. A registered specialist with NSW Veterinary Practitioner’s Board, he holds dual specialist qualifications from Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and European College of Equine Internal Medicine.

His research spans parasitology, infectious diseases (particularly Salmonella spp), equine respiratory disorders, microbiota studies, and intensive care medicine. Recent publications reveal strong focus on anthelmintic resistance in Thoroughbreds, Salmonella epidemiology on stud farms, and evidence-based parasite management guidelines. His work demonstrates increasing international collaboration, with 2024-2025 publications showing significant Scopus citations (up to 12) and media attention.

• Associate Editor, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2019–present)
• Member, Australian & New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group (2013–present)
• Former Examiner for Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Sciences (2013–2016)
• Former Examiner for European College of Equine Internal Medicine (2008–2012)

Professor Hughes actively supervises doctoral candidates and advanced clinical trainees while contributing to national veterinary guidelines. His media engagements during 2019-2020 bushfire crises highlighted clinical leadership in equine burn treatment. The veterinary enterprises under his directorship maintain active research programs with national and international funding.