KALAHARI GOAT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC.
KALAHARI GOAT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC.
OBJECTIVES & AIMS
OBJECTIVES & AIMS
The purpose and aim of the association is to promote the breeding of Australian Kalahari goats by all legal and ethical means.
Our committee is here to support Kalahari goats and all meat goat farmers Australia wide, whether you are running a stud enterprise or a commercial herd. Our Association hopes to continue to build the Australian meat goat farming industry with your support!
BOARD CONTACTS
BOARD CONTACTS
Ross Gates
President
President
I’m from Wilcannia, New South Wales. My partner and I have a considerable interest in the goat industry; running a goat stud, depot and breeding enterprise along with meat sheep and cattle for the last 10 years.
I have spent my whole life around goats and we are eager to see more meat breeds used on a commercial basis by finding the best cross that suits not only our country but also the meat market.
Brian Warneke
Vice-President
Vice-President
Growing up in the Riverland, SA, farming is part of Brian’s DNA. From pigs to goats, he has
always been involved with livestock. He has 30+ years experience as a farmer and has an
in-depth knowledge of the livestock sector and has become a trusted advisor within the goat
industry.
He runs Bayern-Hof Kalahari Reds with his partner and have recently implemented KidPlan
as part of their program to help improve the selection process. He also works in sales at
Alltech (an Animal Nutrition company), based at Roseworthy, SA.
As vice-president, he hopes to support our growing industry and support our members
achieve the best out of their stock.
Brian Warneke
Bayern-Hof Kalahari Reds
0400750751
bayernhofkalaharireds@gmail.com
Gabby Brooke
Secretary
Secretary
My name is Gabby Brooke, I am SA born, grew up on a small beef cattle farm in the Barossa Valley. I
have spent my career in agriculture and have a sound knowledge of many aspects in agriculture,
science and animal production and hold an honours degree in Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a
Masters degree in Animal Growth and Physiology. I have held a number of positions within the
livestock, pharmaceutical and veterinary industries and now have 20+ years industry experience in
animal science, production and animal nutritional roles and have a comprehensive understanding of
Australia’s Animal Production industries. I am now a consultant/livestock nutritionist and have many
valued relationships within the agricultural industries. I own and operate a goat stud in the Barossa
Valley – Bayern-Hof Kalahari Reds. My partner and I breed and supply fullblood Kalahari Reds to the
growing industry. My role as secretary is a further commitment to the growth of the Kalahari stud
network Australia wide.
Anita Denis
Anita Denis
Treasurer
Treasurer
Anita Dennis, with her family, runs Taylor Dennis Pastoral a commercial Rangeland x Kalahari Red/Aussie Reds, breeding, growing and fattening enterprise. Plus, Seaford Red Kalahari Red Goat Stud and Aussie Red Commercial Goat Stud.
The business consists of Coolagh, a 30, 000acres property near Blackall and Lorne 20 000 acres in central western Queensland. Anita grew up on a Santa Gertrudis Cattle Stud in Central Queensland and has spent a number of years working in the cattle and sheep industry.
The knowledge gained working in the cattle stud industry has been applied to her goat stud. She has been involved within the goat industry for 16 years and 6 years running Seaford Red.
Within the Goat Industry Anita has been involved within MLA, doing benchmarking, hosting “Going into Goats” field day, attending a number of MLA GICA workshops.
Anita currently sits as a director on Agforce Sheep and Wool Board as Goat spokesperson. Anita has been awarded a scholarship Australia Rural Leaders Program sponsored by GICA.