Across Eastern Gippsland, Herd Solutions vets Chelsea Hair and Alison Gunn have become trusted allies for commercial producers and seedstock breeders alike.
Their hands-on approach to bull management isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about giving local businesses every genetic and health advantage possible ahead of breeding season.
Through their bull health and fertility services, Chelsea and Alison conduct Veterinary Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluations (VBBSE), ensuring that every bull put to work is capable, sound and fertile.
“Producers invest heavily in their bulls,” Chelsea said.
“A quick pre-breeding check can make the difference between a successful season and a costly one.”
Just as importantly, they place strong emphasis on vaccination programs, protecting herds against reproductive diseases such as vibriosis and pestivirus — issues that can quietly erode fertility and herd performance if unchecked.
Beyond the yards, their expertise extends into bull selection and genotyping, helping producers choose sires that match their herd’s production goals and environment. Using genomic tools and EBV interpretation, they assist farmers in identifying bulls that will deliver reliable calving ease, growth, and carcase traits suited to local markets.
Their latest project is a MLA Producer Demonstration Site to show the cost effectiveness of using genomic testing of commercial heifers to guide heifer selection and monitor how producers are meeting their breeding goals.
By combining practical herd management with scientific insight, Chelsea and Alison exemplify the modern veterinary role — bridging on-farm service with genetic progress. Their work ensures each joining season begins with confidence and ends with stronger, more profitable outcomes
for local beef and dairy producers.
