Sheep, Salt and Beer with David Thompson of Moojepin Foods
This week we have David Thompson of Moojepin Foods (and much more!) on the podcast. David talks about his career in breeding trait-leading Merinos, hi...
Sunday, August 27, 2023Unleashing the Potential of Grass with Michael Gooden
Maximising the potential of the grass you grow is a critical component of pasture-based agriculture; doing it well is what separates the good farmers ...
Sunday, August 20, 2023What's for Dinner? Exploring Food Production with Jill Griffiths
Are we aware of where our food comes from? What about the subtle complexities in our food production systems? Join us as we get a fresh perspective on...
Sunday, August 13, 2023How to Correctly Vaccinate Your Livestock With MSD
Do you vaccinate your livestock correctly? Do you read the label every time? Is your fridge at the correct temperature to store the vaccine? Today we&...
Sunday, August 6, 2023Embracing Digital Farming and Global Challenges with Robynne Anderson
Our guest this week, Robynne Anderson, is an authority on global agricultural and food policy. Robynne grew up on a farm and started her career in agr...
Sunday, July 30, 2023Making Succession Flow With Pat Barrett
This week, we have our first lawyer on the show, Pat Barrett. He is both a lawyer and farmer in Wagga Wagga, Australia.Pat grew up with a passion for ...
Sunday, July 23, 2023Sheep in the US With Brad A. Freking
This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we’re heading back over to the US to speak to Brad A. Freking, a research geneticist in the Livestock Bio-Syste...
Sunday, July 16, 2023Growing Cashmere in NZ with David Shaw
This week on the podcast we're switching up species and discussing cashmere goats with David Shaw.In 2017, David undertook a self-directed R&...
Sunday, July 9, 2023Driving Genetic Progress in Angus Cattle with Christian Duff
In this podcast, two genetics enthusiasts delve into IMF, methane, mature cow weight, immune competence and more, exploring the latest developments in...
Sunday, July 2, 2023Breeding Cattle for a Hotter Future with Dr. Raluca Mateescu
Have you ever wondered why some cattle thrive better through an unusually hot summer?Our guest this week, Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Professor of Quantitati...
Sunday, June 25, 2023Innovation in Angus with Lucinda Corrigan
This week we're back chatting about Angus cattle with another great livestock producer with a passion for genetics.Born and raised on the family ...
Sunday, June 18, 2023Caffeine and Confinement: Lamb Survival and Reproduction with Dr. Susan Robertson
Welcome to the latest episode of the Head Shepherd podcast, where Ferg is chatting with Dr. Susan Robertson, a senior lecturer in ruminant production ...
Sunday, June 11, 2023Maximising IMF in your Livestock with Charlotte Westwood
Today we discuss the bigger part of how you make money on the farm - how well you feed the animals. Nutrition of your livestock is one thing that you ...