Bryan Gill

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

Bryan Gill began his career with the Department in 1982 as a stock inspector with the National Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Program (BTEC). The program consisted of testing and destocking bovine herds across the Northern Territory; a tough job in very remote areas, working with producers in challenging circumstances.

Following BTEC, Bryan continued to work with the cattle industry as an advisory officer undertaking bull testing, AI programs and preg testing on property, and delivering field days and courses. In 2001, he travelled to the United Kingdom to assist with the Foot and Mouth Disease Eradication Program.

For the past 18 years, Bryan has been a key contributor in the development and management of the Old Man Plains (OMP) research station. As the OMP manager he has had responsibility for planning and building infrastructure, delivering day-to-day operations and collecting research data.

Bryan's practical skills and expertise have enhanced many livestock research projects in Central Australia. Bryan has a reputation in the Central Australian pastoral industry as being a very good cattleman. He is well respected for his knowledge and experience. His observations of cattle behaviour have led to significant improvements in welfare and ultimately productivity for the OMP research herds.

Bryan has plenty of entertaining stories gathered throughout his career; he has a good sense of humour and more than a little inclination towards the mischievous! He has a strong community spirit and has been a long-serving committee member, and president, for the AZRI social club.