On 12 April the Australian Stud Book farewelled its Deputy Keeper, Melanie Hill. Melanie was the ASB's first female Deputy Keeper in its 127 year history and she made significant improvements, both internally and externally. During her twelve months with the ASB, Melanie re-branded the ASB's image, redeveloped the website, implemented online programs and modernised the ASB's core operations. According to the ASB, Jacqueline Stewart, who has been employed with the ASB since 1999, has been appointed Assistant Manager and will be taking over many of Melanie's roles.