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Ferg's thoughts on replacement ewe selection

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Understanding immune competence and worm resistance in sheep with Emma Noble-Campbell

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Pulling the future towards you with Gus Balbontin

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The changing role of breed societies with John Yates

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From the shearing shed to sheep genetics with Reece Michelle

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Maximising eating quality and profitability in sheep with David Packer

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Redefining the Corriedale with Peter Blackwood

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Questioning tradition in Merino breeding with Dom Hallam

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Ferg’s thoughts on putting a dollar value on genetic change

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Data driven sheep breeding at Hannaton with Jonno Hicks

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How hoof overgrowth impacts bone structure and long-term lameness with Laura Deeming

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Adding more value to every wool clip with Willy McSkimming

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Using genomics to pick better replacement heifers with Geoff Hayes

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The science of farming with Pete Fennessy

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The process of precision sheep farming with Joshua Barton

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Building resilient farming businesses to keep up with global demand, with Richard Green

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Growing grass for sheep, stadiums and everything in between with George Fell

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Turning grass into money - this time with cattle, with Joe Kerin

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Forty years at Wairere Romneys with Simon Buckley

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Refugia, resistance testing, and the future of worm management with Chloe Frank

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Data driven sheep breeding with James Trowbridge

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Genomic data management and the future of breeding values with Dan Garrick

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Lessons learned from LambEx with Jane Kellock

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How to run a farm business your bank trusts, with Matt Hood

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Feet, finances and faster genetic gain with Chad Taylor from Mumblebone

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Turning lamb data into profit with Will Barton

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What practical mental health support looks like in the shearing industry with Carol Mudford

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Breeding seedstock for tough country at Hazeldean, with Bea Litchfield

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Key tips for improving the reproductive performance of your beef herd with Dr Shane Thomson

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Fat, fertility and the genetics of cow performance with Professor Wayne Pitchford

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Lifetime Ewe Management, leadership and the legacy that changed sheep farming, with Mark, Darren and Andrew [PODCASTHON]

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Using Genomics to Improve Heifer Selection in Commercial Beef Herds

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Understanding the wool industry pipeline with Shannon Donoghue

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40 years of sheep selection lessons: worm resistance, longevity and performance with Allan Richardson

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Ferg’s thoughts on the 25/26 ram sale season, how to buy a good ram and why breeding values matter.

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Why you can't miss LambEx26 with Jamie Heinrich

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Leading The New Zealand Merino Company into its next chapter with Angus Street

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Breeding Romneys for the rain at Kaituna Ridges

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Lessons from moving sheep genetics around the world with Ian McDougall

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How innovation is changing the wool industry with Sam Wan

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Practical breeding strategies for commercial cattle producers with Carel Teseling

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Ferg's thoughts on genetic gain

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Selecting for worm resistance in low-challenge systems with Swabtec

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Individual ewe performance and the future of sheep productivity with Tara Dwyer

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Results from the 'Genetics of foot health in Merinos' project with Gus Rose

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Proactive sheep management strategies with Tim Gole

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How Do You Breed Short-Tailed Sheep? with Marnie Hodge

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Growing More Grass and Turning It Into Growth with Bevan Ravenhill

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How to Start a Cattle Business with Summit Livestock

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Financial skills for more profitable farming with David Egerton-Warburton

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Trust and Farm Advice with Dr Ruth Nettle

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Understanding IMF, Shear Force and Marbling with Dr Peter McGilchrist

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neXtPredict: Breeding Values Made Easy for Commercial Sheep Producers

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Three sheep consultants walk into a podcast studio ...

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Fighting drench resistance with the DAGI app, with Ryan Luckman

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What does neXtgen Agri actually do? Mark Ferguson explains

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On-Farm Micron Testing with Woven Optics

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Leadership in ag with Felicity Taylor

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Breeding better sheep at Moojepin Merinos with Hamish Thompson

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Using Drone Technology in Ag with SkyKelpie

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The past, present and future of sheep genomics in New Zealand with John McEwan

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Breeding a multi-dimensional, modern merino at Willera with Simon Coutts

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Inside Headwaters Genetics with Simon Saunders

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What can US sheep farmers learn from New Zealand's success? With Dr Whit Stewart

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Staff, Structure and Systems with Jack O’Connor

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The future of LAMBPLAN with Peta Bradley

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Genetic Progress: Navigating trade-offs and opportunities with Jason Archer

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Why Structural Selection Drives Long-Term Profitability with Sharon Paterson

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Managing Farm Operations and Community Involvement with James Bruce

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Why the Farmer is the Pharmacist of the Future with Louis De Jaeger

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How to improve your parasite management on-farm with Greg Mirams

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Footrot-free finewools at Stonyhurst with Charlie Douglas-Clifford

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How to stay calm in chaos with Prue Simson

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The Art of Angus breeding at Taimate Angus with Paul Hickman

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Chris Earl on US Angus Operations, Live from the World Angus Forum

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Head Shepherd Live at the World Angus Forum

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Wool’s Role in Healthier Soil with Sherri Symons

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Future-Proofing the Family Farm with Ben Law

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The Business of Farming with Nigel Kerin

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Improving Agriculture’s Future with Trust and Advocacy with Claire Taylor

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Managing Clostridial Disease in Sheep and Cattle with MSD Animal Health

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BONUS EPISODE: Integrating Angoras with Merinos

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Strategies for Higher Conception Rates in Cattle with Dr Pedro Fontes

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All you need to know about Toxoplasmosis with Connor Bury

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From Sheep Contracting to Livestock Consulting with Amber Smith

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Bridging the Farm Ownership Gap with Sarah How

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Herding the Numbers and Driving Success with Jeremy Hutchings

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Farming in the Ocean with Maegen Blom

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Better Genetics, Not Better Grooming With Dr Mark Ferguson

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Building a Sustainable Red Meat Brand with Hamish Best

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Understanding Drench Resistance in Sheep with Dr Mark Ferguson

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Elite Sports Strategies for Elite Farming with Nick Martin

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From Passion to Progress in Sheep Farming with Andrew Glover

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The Pursuit of Excellence at Roseville Park

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Head Shepherd LIVE 2024

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The Basics of Breeding Better Animals with Rudolph Linde

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Breeding Better Sheep in the North Island with Dr Emma Pettigrew

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The Abundant Farmer: Mindset and Money in Agriculture with Hayley Grosser

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Managing Pastures for Long-Term Success with Cam Nicholson

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Foot Health Fundamentals in Sheep with MSD Animal Health