How Genetics Shape Sheep Immunity with Dr Kelsey Bentley
What is actually occurring within a sheep with worm resistance? This week on the podcast we have a fascinating discussion with Dr Kelsey Bentley who h...
Monday, October 25, 2021Talking teasing and the role of the brain in sheep reproduction with Graeme Martin
This week Mark Ferguson chats with Emeritus Professor Graeme Martin about the role of the brain in sheep reproduction and how teasing works. Graeme ha...
Monday, October 18, 2021Breeding sturdy sheep, with Kate Broadbent.
This week Mark catches up with Kate Broadbent, president of Coopworth Genetics and is stud farming in the Waikato, NZ.Kate spent 20 years chasing shee...
Monday, October 11, 2021How does your farm work? with Dr Richard Shephard of Herd Health
This week we change tracks a little and catch up with Dr Richard Shephard of Herd Health, a specialist animal health company which Richard founded in ...
Monday, October 4, 2021A lifetime's agri-business experience with Shane McManaway.
This week we have the fantastic Shane McManaway. Shane is Chair of PPP, Chair of the Wiararapa Development Group, among many other things. From sprayi...
Monday, September 27, 2021The future of Australasian Ag Tech with Sarah Nolet.
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Head Shepherd podcast. We have a fantastic season lined up for you, and we're starting with a bang!Sarah Nolet is...
Monday, September 13, 2021Head Shepherd Live: Q&A with Dr Mark Ferguson (Recording)
Welcome back to the 50th episode of Head Shepherd! This week we hosted a live Q&A where Mark answered your questions. This is a recording of that ...
Monday, September 6, 2021Breeding for twins in cattle with Leo Cummins
This week Mark chats with Dr Leo Cummins of Byaduk North, Aus.With the world favouring environmental efficiency, why is it that we don't breed ca...
Monday, August 30, 2021Combining data and joining forces at Black Box Co.
Black Box Co is the brain child of Shannon Speight and Emma Black who both have backgrounds in the beef industry and have both won the Zanda McDonald ...
Monday, August 23, 2021Scaling Success with Richard Scholefield
Mark chats with Richard Scholefield of Whangara Farms, Gisborne NZ on this weeks Head Shepherd podcast. Whangara Farms comprises of 7 farms, making up...
Monday, August 16, 2021Breeding for success with Dawson Bradford.
This week Mark catches up with long-time friend, Dawson Bradford. Dawson started off in pigs, and bought some sheep to 'keep himself entertained&...
Monday, August 9, 2021Cropping and livestock enterprise south of Marnoo
Wallaloo Park is a family-owned and managed business located south of Marnoo in the Wimmera district of Victoria. The business operates a 3500ha mixed...
Monday, August 2, 2021Global networking in Agriculture.
We are delighted to have had the chance to catch up with Laura Ryan. Laura is the founder and global Chair of Meat Business Women which launched in 20...