))
Thriving in Containment - Livestock Strategies for Dry Times
Manage episode 451847902 series 3381833
Contenido proporcionado por Tegan Buckley and Mallee Sustainable Farming. Todo el contenido del podcast, incluidos episodios, gráficos y descripciones de podcast, lo carga y proporciona directamente Tegan Buckley and Mallee Sustainable Farming o su socio de plataforma de podcast. Si cree que alguien está utilizando su trabajo protegido por derechos de autor sin su permiso, puede seguir el proceso descrito aquí https://es.player.fm/legal.
In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with livestock consultant Geoff Duddy, Sheep Solutions Principal Consultant, about effective strategies for managing livestock during dry periods. Geoff shares his extensive experience and insights on overcoming feed shortages, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores.
Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.
00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times
00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background
01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW
03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies
03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores
07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips
17:09 Health Considerations in Containment
18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry
20:50 Conclusion and Resources
Useful links
Links to Geoff's presentations - click here
This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program. The Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator is an important member of the Western Local Land Services team, helping land managers make better decisions for a more sustainable future.
Support the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
100 episodios
Compartir
