Facilities and resources of the Beef Industry Centre, Armidale
Collecting methane gas for abatement study
The Centre has joint laboratory facilities with the University of New England, with world-class equipment for meat science, cell biology, molecular genetics and methane abatement studies.
The Centre works closely with other NSW DPI Centres (e.g. Glen Innes, Trangie) and other research providers and industry co-operators for the breeding and production of livestock involved in various research projects.
The Centre currently (June, 2006) has a staff of 14 professional staff and 6 support staff.
Professional staff
- Mr Bill McKiernan (Centre Director and Research Leader, Animal Production)
- Dr Robert Herd (Principal Research Scientist)
- Dr Paul Greenwood (Principal Research Scientist)
- Dr Malcolm McPhee (Senior Livestock Research Officer)
- Dr Barbara Vanselow (Special Veterinary Officer)
- Dr Kirrily Pollock (Research Officer)
- Dr Linda Café (Livestock Research Officer)
- Dr Brad Walmsley (Livestock Research Officer)
- Dr Simon Bird (Livestock Research Officer)
- Dr John Goopy (Livestock Research Officer)
- Dr Robyn Hean (Economist)
- Dr David Tucker (Research Chemist)
- Dr Robin Dobos (Research Scientist)
- Dr Dorothy Robinson (Biometrician)