Providing sound technical advice is becoming more relevant as sustainable and efficient livestock production increases in importance. Our talented team of nutritionists provide tailored formulations for pigs, beef, sheep, dairy, layer and meat poultry that suit a wide range of farming systems and operations.
As an Alltech® company, we can provide added benefits to our customers by giving access to innovative products and programs developed through cutting edge, peer reviewed research and trial work within the industry.
Contact us to be put in touch with one of our nutritionists or call (08) 8524 8150.
Rohan Wundke, Technical Manager
Rohan has more than 24 years experience in livestock nutrition and advisory roles, 16 of those in a senior management role. His experience includes developing tailored formulations and on-farm advice for pig, poultry, sheep and beef farmers with an emphasis on pig nutrition and management.
As a founding member of the “Lean Team” piggery improvement program run by Agribusinss Products, Rohan was actively involved in piggery performance, client benchmarking and financial reviews. This experience was invaluable and broadened his expertise in animal management and nutrition.
Cassie Dickson, Nutritionist
Cassie commenced with us in 2012 after completing a bachelor degree in Animal Science from the University of Adelaide. Cassie has also completed her honours degree. Cassie primarily focuses on pig nutrition.
In 2022, Cassie welcomed a baby boy to her family and has enjoyed 12 months maternity leave. We welcome Cassie back in November 2023.
Sophie Thomson, Nutritionist
Sophie commenced as a graduate nutritionist with Alltech Lienert in January 2015 after completing her degree in Agricultural Science at the University of Adelaide. Her experience includes providing nutrition advice for cattle, sheep and pig farmers across Australia.
In her spare time, Sophie enjoys competitive horse riding, equestrian vaulting, camping and travelling with her partner and son.
Gabby Brooke, Nutritionist
Gabby holds a Bachelor degree in Agricultural Science, Honours in Animal Science and a Masters degree in pig nutrition. Gabby’s experience includes managing the Pig and Poultry Production Laboratory at SARDI, Roseworthy, Senior Technical Services and Sales Manager with Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health, Business Development for Vaucluse and Animal Production Services and then Technical Services Manager for APIAM Animal Health Swine Services. Gabby has 20 years experience in the Australian Pig Industry and joined Alltech Lienert as a livestock nutritionist in 2020.
Gabby is a mum to 2 children and owns and manages her Kalahari Red goat stud in the Barossa Valley and enjoys the outdoors and renovating.
Theo Olivier, Nutritionist
Theo holds an MSc degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. His formulation experience includes 4.5 years at a poultry integrator and 5 years at a premix manufacturer in South Africa. Theo was fortunate to also spend 3 years working for an international animal nutrition company in France.
Most of his experience lies in poultry, but he also enjoys working with swine. Theo enjoys working with customers on evaluating cost effective solutions and how to maximise farm performances.
In his free time Theo enjoys traveling, being outdoors, drinking coffee and spending time with his wife and son.
Matt Grycewicz, Nutritionist
Matt holds a Bachelor degree in Animal Science with the University of Adelaide. Matt took up an interest in livestock health and nutrition and was involved in many additional activities while studying; including the Alltech Lienert careers day, National Merino Challenge, Intercollegiate Meat Judging Championships (ICMJ), International Livestock Study Exchange to Indonesia and Cambodia and also took up a volunteer role assisting with livestock based Honours and PhD projects.
Matt first joined Alltech Lienert in 2018 as part of our warehouse and operations team before moving across into our technical department in 2022.
Matt resides in the Barossa Valley with his wife and son and enjoys spending time together as a family.
Veronica Thomson, Quality Coordinator
Veronica has a Diploma of Applied Chemistry from UniSA and has worked in laboratories and quality in a variety of industries, including cement, petrochemical, industrial cleaning chemicals and wine, before venturing into the feed industry in 2020.
