Foot-and-mouth control concerns

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated May 16 2017 - 9:31am, first published May 15 2017 - 6:00am
Michael Blake, Bally Glunin Park, Hamilton, Vic.
Michael Blake, Bally Glunin Park, Hamilton, Vic.

AN incorrect diagnosis of Brucellosis crippled Michael Blake’s Galloway stud herd in 1982, and put a fire in his belly to improve the country’s biosecurity standards that has burned for 30 years.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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