OUR TEAM
Dr Jillian Kelly
Animal Health & Nutrition Consulting was founded by Dr Jillian Kelly in 2022.
Jillian has a strong background in veterinary science and livestock nutrition, with a veterinary degree with first class honours from the University of Sydney and is a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Nutrition (Ruminant).
This formal education is nicely paired with the practical experience gained from growing up at Coonamble and the last 18 years working alongside producers, elbows deep in livestock health and nutrition issues throughout western NSW and Queensland. She is passionate about proactive livestock production initiatives to offset disease issues before they occur, with a focus on drought planning, feeding and resilience.
Jillian sits on a number of boards and steering committees and is a mentor to young professionals within the agricultural industry and her community. She trades cattle, paints watercolours (@miss.vet) and enjoys spending time with her horses, dogs and family.
Isabelle Smith
Isabelle grew up on a cattle property at Willow Tree, NSW before moving to Coonamble in 2021 where her husband’s family runs a mixed farming business.
Issy has an Agribusiness degree from the University of New England which really ignited her passion for animal health, and the analysis of data to better interpret and understand our agricultural production systems. She has previously worked within the government sector as a Project Officer and Biosecurity Officer, and at a rural accountancy firm.
In the midst of raising her young family, Issy enjoys riding horses and getting amongst the local community.
Jemma Luelf
Jemma hails from a prime lamb and cropping property near Weethalle in NSW. She has experienced all facets of agriculture, having worked on a cattle station in the NT, a high-country fine wool merino stud in New Zealand and her family farm back home.
Jemma came to AHN in early 2023 in a full-time capacity and worked in the field alongside Jill as a technical assistant. She is a massive asset to the business as she is as handy in the yards as she is on a spreadsheet!
She is now enrolled in a Bachelor of Animal Science at Charles Sturt University in Wagga and works part time for us in all areas of project and client support.
Jemma loves working and training dogs, as well as photography (@theyardup) and reckons the best thing about agriculture is watching things grow!