Behind the gavel: Passionate about the pedigrees of dairy cattle

Stephen Burns
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:39pm, first published January 24 2022 - 7:00pm
JUDGE: Brian Leslie judging in the Brown Swiss ring at International Dairy Week at Tatura, Vic, last week. Photo: Carlene Dowie
JUDGE: Brian Leslie judging in the Brown Swiss ring at International Dairy Week at Tatura, Vic, last week. Photo: Carlene Dowie

Growing up on the family dairy farm in West Gippsland, Brian Leslie developed an interest in breeding cattle from a young age and he would take that keenness around the world and around Australia in the judging ring and from the sale rostrum.

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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