Bridget Cummins

Bridget Cummins of County Waterford, Ireland, attends the University of Dublin, where she is a senior Animal Science student.Recognized for her academic achievements, Bridget has gained entry to several prestigious programs in Ireland, including serving for six weeks at the Beef Research Centre where she aided researchers in study of out-wintering pads, an innovative, cost effective solution to over-wintering beef cattle.She also spent three months at Purdue University where she gained valuable insight into the U.S. beef industry.She believes international communication is the key to producing beef that is no longer viewed as a commodity, but as a quality product that meets the criteria of a particular market.