Our Team
Zeta has long held a strong interest in artificial insemination and pregnancy testing, with a particular passion for genetics. She is especially inspired by the potential to produce progeny that consistently improve and excel with each generation.
Zeta resides on a 48,000-acre property named Windsor with her partner, Robbie, and their two young children, Claire and Luke. Windsor is one of two properties owned and managed by Robbie’s family. It serves as the base for their breeder herd and is also where Zeta and Robbie breed performance horses.
In 2022, when a casual position became available at Gener8, Zeta saw an opportunity to align her interests with her career and successfully applied. Her initial responsibilities included on-farm semen testing, bull collection and freezing, occasional on-farm fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI), and managing storage tank dispatch and inventory.
Today, Zeta has progressed into the role of Centre Coordinator. While she continues to oversee dispatch and inventory, her position has expanded to include a broader range of logistical and operational responsibilities within the business. She has also undertaken training to further her skills and interests and has recently received accreditation in BreedPlan carcass scanning. She is a much-valued member of the team, and we're both lucky and proud to have her on board.
Regan began her veterinary career in Northern Victoria, working in a mixed animal practice where she developed a solid foundation in bovine medicine and surgery, along with experience in equine, goat, and camel care.
In 2018, she returned to Queensland to take on a senior mixed animal veterinarian role in Hughenden. During this time, Regan became BullCheck and PregCheck accredited, completed the EVDS Level 1 Equine Dentistry course, and expanded her expertise in small animal emergency medicine and ultrasound. Her role was largely field-based, covering over 17 million hectares across northwest Queensland. Her work included extensive beef production services, equine care—both emergency and routine procedures—and outreach small animal veterinary support in remote areas.
In 2023, Regan was awarded a prestigious Nuffield Agricultural Scholarship, which allowed her to travel globally to study biosecurity practices in extensive beef operations. Between international study trips, she worked as a locum veterinarian across Australia, including in Far North Queensland and coastal regions. It was during this time, while locuming with Tropical Vets, that she was first introduced to their partner organisation, Gener8 Reproduction.
Regan officially joined the Gener8 team in January 2025, drawn by the opportunity to contribute to the northern beef industry—a sector she is deeply passionate about, having been involved in various facets of it throughout her life. She is particularly enthusiastic about advancing reproductive performance in northern herds to support producers in achieving their operational goals. Her professional interests lie strongly in cattle and equine reproduction, and she finds great fulfilment in seeing healthy calves on the ground.
Beyond her veterinary work, Regan has a broad interest in agriculture. Through her Nuffield scholarship, she visited more than 10 countries, exploring diverse agricultural systems—from flower and dairy production to poultry and micro herbs. She currently serves as the President of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Queensland Division and is an active member of the Northern Beef Producers Expo Committee.
At home, Regan shares her life with two beloved companions: Gwen, a spirited Jack Russell, and Katy, a somewhat hateful cat!
Having grown up on family cattle properties in both Ingham and Charters Towers, Callan has maintained a lifelong passion for cattle and bovine reproduction. After graduating in 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Don Kerr Memorial Award in recognition of his academic excellence in Cattle Medicine. Following graduation, Callan joined Tropical Vets, became a shareholder in 2014, and later co-founded Gener8 Reproduction in 2020.
He has played a key role in expanding Tropical Vets’ large animal services, spearheading the development of Gener8 and fostering the strategic partnership between the two entities. Callan has earned a strong professional reputation as a leader in the field of bovine reproduction, frequently speaking at industry events and conferences. He is particularly passionate about improving access to advanced reproductive services for the northern beef industry—bringing capabilities to the region that were once limited or unavailable.
Callan remains committed to the ongoing growth and innovation of both Tropical Vets and Gener8 Reproduction. Alongside his professional pursuits, he is also developing his own Brahman stud and raising three young children—Michael, Sophie, and Charlie—with his wife and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Solari.
Shannen grew up on a cattle property in Bowen, North Queensland where she developed an interest in large animals and more specifically, Bovine reproduction.
After graduating from James Cook University in 2016, she began her veterinary career in a small rural practice in her hometown, where she spent 2 years developing her skills as a mixed practitioner. After joining Tropical Vets as an associate in 2020, Shannen was afforded the opportunity for shareholding in 2023 which coincided with Tropical Vets successful partnership with Gener8 Reproduction.
Since the merge, Shannen has spent a large portion of her clinical time with Gener8 and enjoys the opportunity to build relationships with clients in the northern beef industry. Shannen particularly enjoys bull fertility testing, fixed time AI programs and the opportunity to work with producers to improve overall herd performance.
Zane is a veterinarian and director at Tropical Vets in Innisfail. He has a strong background in livestock management and veterinary science, with a particular focus on cattle reproduction and herd improvement. He has been actively involved in initiatives such as IVF cattle breeding programs to enhance herd genetics and productivity.
In addition to his veterinary work, Zane has a personal interest in agriculture. He has been developing his own Red Brangus stud, named "Carci," and is working towards establishing a cattle property to support his breeding program . He employs advanced reproductive technologies, including OPU and IVF, to accelerate genetic improvement in his herd. Zane's experience extends beyond his own breeding program. He has collaborated with biotechnology companies to perform OPU procedures on donor cows, resulting in the collection of viable eggs for embryo transfer.
Through his work with Tropical Vets and his personal breeding endeavors, Zane contributes to the advancement of livestock genetics and the agricultural community in North Queensland.