Michael qualified with a degree in Animal Science from University College Dublin in 2007 and immediately embarked on a Research Master’s Degree, specialising in the area of pre-partum and post-partum dairy cow nutrition. He was awarded a Master’s Degree in Animal Science in 2009, with several published papers including two peer-reviewed papers, together with presentations at national and international conferences. Following the completion of his Master’s Degree, he joined Cargill Animal Nutrition for two years with key responsibilities that included formulation, pricing, procurement, research & development, and quality management. In 2012, Michael joined Connolly’s RED MILLS as a Ruminant Nutritionist, providing technical advice for all customers, sales representatives, formulations, procurement, stock management, and developing specific tailored export markets.

In Michael’s spare time, he works on the family dairy farm and on his sister’s suckler farm. He has a very keen interest in sport, specifically hurling, rugby, horse racing (both flat and hunt), soccer and golf.

Michael is known as a very well-respected person in the feed industry and has an in-depth knowledge of agriculture, both with his family life and at a professional level. He believes in honesty, integrity, respect and giving the best information and advice to customers to ensure they can perform to their utmost in their own individual agricultural specialities.