Fiona Macarthur speaks with Dr Tim Gole, principal consultant with For Flock's Sake in Dubbo discussing the correct way to vaccinate sheep and also some common sheep diseases that are causing producers a bit of angst in 2022.

Fiona Macarthur speaks with Dr Tim Gole, principal consultant with For Flock's Sake in Dubbo discussing the correct way to vaccinate sheep and also some common sheep diseases that are causing producers a bit of angst in 2022.

Common sheep diseases and correct vaccination techniques

Today our guest on It's Time For Ewe is AWI's Angus Ireland. program manager for fibre advocacy and eco credentials - his role within AWI si to undertake research that shines as light on the wonderful attributes of wool. We talk about Wool's carbon footprint and some investment opportunities as a result of that as well as an update on some of AWI's work. 

Today our guest on It's Time For Ewe is AWI's Angus Ireland. program manager for fibre advocacy and eco credentials - his role within AWI si to undertake research that shines as light on the wonderful attributes of wool. We talk about Wool's carbon footprint and some investment opportunities as a result of that as well as an update on some of AWI's work.

AWI Project Update: Wool Eco Credentials

In today's episode Fiona Macarthur speaks wool classer registrar at AWEX, Fiona Raleigh to learn more about how our seasonal conditions are effecting our wool clip. This episode has been set up in response to requests from our listeners, so we thank you for the feedback! 

In today's episode Fiona Macarthur speaks wool classer registrar at AWEX, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-raleigh-480474a0?originalSubdomain=au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiona Raleigh</a> to learn more about how our seasonal conditions are effecting our wool clip. This episode has been set up in response to requests from our listeners, so we thank you for the feedback!

Wet wool with AWEX's Fiona Raleigh

Over the break, host of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur has been busy going through your feedback.A popular area of feedback was Campylobacter in sheep and so to find out more about this zoonotic disease, Fiona speaks with Dr Joan Lloyd in this episode. Joan completed her veterinary training at the Veterinary College of Western Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada in 1986.She also has post graduate training in immunology and veterinary pathology at the University of Sydney, Since completing her training she has worked extensively in research roles for the NSW Department of Primary Industries within the pharmaceuticals and livestock industries. 

Over the break, host of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur has been busy going through your feedback.A popular area of feedback was Campylobacter in sheep and so to find out more about this zoonotic disease, Fiona speaks with <a href="https://www.joanlloydconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Joan Lloyd </a>in this episode. Joan completed her veterinary training at the Veterinary College of Western Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada in 1986.She also has post graduate training in immunology and veterinary pathology at the University of Sydney, Since completing her training she has worked extensively in research roles for the NSW Department of Primary Industries within the pharmaceuticals and livestock industries.

Campylobacter in sheep with Dr Joan Lloyd

Today we will be joined on It's Time For Ewe by Dr Matt Playford to talk about preparing clean pastures and preparing lambing and weaning paddocks for stock vulnerable to parasites. 

Today we will be joined on It's Time For Ewe by Dr Matt Playford to talk about preparing clean pastures and preparing lambing and weaning paddocks for stock vulnerable to parasites.

Preparing worm free paddocks with Dr Matt Playford

Rob Inglis

Today we are joined by Rob Inglis of Elders to talk all about optimising lambing this season. Rob is the livestock production coordinator for Elders as well as being heavily involved with many research projects with Australian Wool Innovation. 

Today we are joined by Rob Inglis of Elders to talk all about optimising lambing this season. Rob is the livestock production coordinator for Elders as well as being heavily involved with many research projects with Australian Wool Innovation.

Optimising lambing this season with Rob Inglis

In this episode of It's Time For Ewe Fiona Macarthur is joined by Dr Nigel Gillan from the Central Tablelands Local Land Services to talk about footrot. Nigel is a district vet and has a great career a working as a district vet in Bourke, NSW. Following that he joined Local Land Services in 2014 based out of Mudgee and now Orange where he has been based for the last three years. 

In this episode of It's Time For Ewe Fiona Macarthur is joined by <a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-tablelands/contact-us/staff-contacts-specialist-services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Nigel Gillan from the Central Tablelands Local Land Services</a> to talk about footrot. Nigel is a district vet and has a great career a working as a district vet in Bourke, NSW. Following that he joined Local Land Services in 2014 based out of Mudgee and now Orange where he has been based for the last three years.

Footrot update with Dr Nigel Gillan

Megan Rogers

In this episode of It's Time For Ewe we are joined by Sheep Connect NSW project Manager Megan Rogers. Megan is also the principal of her own business Megan Rogers Consulting Pty Ltd incorporating Sheep Solutions which she established in 2013 after more than 16 years with the Department of Primary Industries. We've invited Megan to speak on the podcast today to talk about joining and lambing this season coming into Autumn. 

In this episode of It's Time For Ewe we are joined by Sheep Connect NSW project Manager Megan Rogers. Megan is also the principal of her own business Megan Rogers Consulting Pty Ltd incorporating Sheep Solutions which she established in 2013 after more than 16 years with the Department of Primary Industries. We've invited Megan to speak on the podcast today to talk about joining and lambing this season coming into Autumn.

Joining and Lambing this season with Megan Rogers

Seasonal worm update and Autumn forecast for internal parasites with Dr Matt Playford.

Seasonal worm update and Autumn forecast for internal parasites with Dr Matt Playford.

Optimising nutrition in the pastoral zone has been a podcast suggestion from some of our listeners, so to cover off on this topic in this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Denish Shields, senior land services officer for agriculture with Western Local Land Services in Baranald and Rob Inglis from Elders. 

Optimising nutrition in the pastoral zone has been a podcast suggestion from some of our listeners, so to cover off on this topic in this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Denish Shields, senior land services officer for agriculture with Western Local Land Services in Baranald and Rob Inglis from Elders.

Optimising nutrition in the pastoral zone

A podcast produced by the sheep industry for Sheep Connect NSW the extension group for NSW sheep and wool producers funded by Australian Wool Innovation. Sheep Connect NSW has a membership of over 5000 and our main aims are to help keep your sheep business up to date on the latest information about all things sheep. We hope you enjoy our podcast It's Time For Ewe. www.sheepconnectnsw.com.au

In today's podcast we are speaking about a research project being undertaken by the CSIRO with support from CSIRO and Meat and Livestock Australia. We are going to be talking about autumn lambing and the consequences it may have for animal health. Fiona Macarthur speaks with CSIRO Dr Peter Hunt, co-lead of the agriculture health team with CSIRO and Dr Lucy Watt, CSIRO agriculture and food research scientist. 

In today's podcast we are speaking about a research project being undertaken by the CSIRO with support from CSIRO and Meat and Livestock Australia. We are going to be talking about autumn lambing and the consequences it may have for animal health. Fiona Macarthur speaks with CSIRO Dr Peter Hunt, co-lead of the agriculture health team with CSIRO and Dr Lucy Watt, CSIRO agriculture and food research scientist.

Autumn lambing and its consequences; A CSIRO research project

History tells us that many mixed farmers use stubbles for longer than they are providing adequate energy for the sheep that are utilising them. This often results in a decreased condition score in breeding ewes and an underperformance in young stock. In this podcast Fiona Maccarthur is joined by Rob Inglis to discuss how to calculate how long stubble will last and also discuss successful management of this important resource in mixed farming enterprise.

History tells us that many mixed farmers use stubbles for longer than they are providing adequate energy for the sheep that are utilising them. This often results in a decreased condition score in breeding ewes and an underperformance in young stock. In this podcast Fiona Maccarthur is joined by<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/rob-inglis-5937b992" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rob Inglis t</a>o discuss how to calculate how long stubble will last and also discuss successful management of this important resource in mixed farming enterprise.

Stubble management with Rob Inglis

Following on from our podcast with Associate Professor Simon De Graaf last week, today Fiona Macarthur is joined by Livestock Nutritionist Nicole Logg to look at ways to optimise pre joining ewe nutrition to maximise breeding success this season.

Following on from our podcast with Associate Professor Simon De Graaf last week, today Fiona Macarthur is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-logg-9606b91a/?originalSubdomain=au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Livestock Nutritionist Nicole Logg</a> to look at ways to optimise pre joining ewe nutrition to maximise breeding success this season.

Pre-joining nutrition for ewes with Nicole Logg

In this episode of It's Time for Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Associate Professor Simon DeGraaf to gain some insight into the oestrous cycles of ewes. Simon is recognised as an expert in the reproduction and artificial breeding of sheep. He has published over 75 journal articles papers and three book chapters on animal reproduction and has trained over 2,500 veterinary medicine, animal science and  agricultural university students.  

In this episode of It's Time for Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Associate Professor Simon DeGraaf to gain some insight into the oestrous cycles of ewes. Simon is recognised as an expert in the reproduction and artificial breeding of sheep. He has published over 75 journal articles papers and three book chapters on animal reproduction and has trained over 2,500 veterinary medicine, animal science and agricultural university students.

Basic reproduction in Sheep with Associate Professor Simon De Graaf

Weaners have long been a problematic cohort of animals for sheep producers to manage. Many years of research has been conducted to improve performance and productivity of weaners. Australian Wool Innovation has reviewed this research and given the sheep industry one of Sheep Connect NSW's flagship workshops, Winning With Weaners which is now available online as a webinar which can be accessed from our website www.sheepconnectnsw.com.au.In this episode we are joined by Sheep Connect NSW manager Megan Rogers to speak about Winning With Weaners.Many of you would recognise Megan in this role. She is the principal of her agricultural consulting business Megan Rogers Pty Ltd incorporating SheepSmart Solutions and provides a range of consulting services to farmers and corporate clients. Megan has been at the helm of her business after establishing it in 2013 after a career spanning some 16 years with the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Weaners have long been a problematic cohort of animals for sheep producers to manage. Many years of research has been conducted to improve performance and productivity of weaners. <a href="https://www.wool.com/globalassets/wool/people/education-and-leadership/practical-workshops/link-collections/winning-with-weaners-www.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian Wool Innovation</a> has reviewed this research and given the sheep industry one of Sheep Connect NSW's flagship workshops, Winning With Weaners which is now available online as a<a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6421362718181768460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> webinar which can be accessed </a>from<a href="https://www.sheepconnectnsw.com.au/tools/98/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our website www.sheepconnectnsw.com.au.</a> In this episode we are joined by Sheep Connect NSW manager Megan Rogers to speak about <a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6421362718181768460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winning With Weaners.</a> Many of you would recognise Megan in this role. She is the principal of her agricultural consulting business Megan Rogers Pty Ltd incorporating <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-rogers-a4917051/?originalSubdomain=au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SheepSmart Solutions</a> and provides a range of consulting services to farmers and corporate clients. Megan has been at the helm of her business after establishing it in 2013 after a career spanning some 16 years with the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Sheep Connect NSW's Megan Rogers explains its flagship program Winning with Weaners

Lamness manifests in many different forms and causes many significant economic and welfare issues for the sheep industry. There are many different causes of lameness including footrot, arthritis and abscess'. In this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Dr Fiona Macarthur has invited Associate professor Om Dhungyel to share his extensive knowledge on the topic. Om is a Principal research fellow at the University of Sydney and has extensive knowledge and research experience in this area. 

Lamness manifests in many different forms and causes many significant economic and welfare issues for the sheep industry. There are many different causes of lameness including footrot, arthritis and abscess'. In this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Dr Fiona Macarthur has invited Associate professor Om Dhungyel to share his extensive knowledge on the topic. Om is a Principal research fellow at the University of Sydney and has extensive knowledge and research experience in this area.

Lameness in Sheep

In this episode of It’s Time for Ewe we’re pleased to welcome Dr Nigel Brown to talk about sheep diseases. Nigel is a 4th generation vet from the UK and has worked in over 30 countries. Nigel is currently working as a Vet for NSW Local Land Services on the northern tablelands.

In this episode of It’s Time for Ewe we’re pleased to welcome Dr Nigel Brown to talk about sheep diseases. Nigel is a 4th generation vet from the UK and has worked in over 30 countries. Nigel is currently working as a Vet for NSW Local Land Services on the northern tablelands.

Sheep Health this Spring and Summer

In this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Laura Broughton of Productive Livestock Systems to assess ways to get the most from our pastures and sheep. Laura studied a Bachelor of animal Science at Charles Sturt University before working as a technical officers at the Sheep CRC at the University of New England. 

In this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-broughton-a1607317b/?originalSubdomain=au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Broughton of Productive Livestock Systems</a> to assess ways to get the most from our pastures and sheep. Laura studied a Bachelor of animal Science at Charles Sturt University before working as a technical officers at the Sheep CRC at the University of New England.

The Perfect Match - Pasture and Merino's

IN this episode of It's Time For Ewe Fiona Macarthur is joined by Dr Sue Hatcher to explore the key stages of a ewe's reproductive cycle that can be managed to improve productivity. 

IN this episode of It's Time For Ewe Fiona Macarthur is joined by Dr Sue Hatcher to explore the key stages of a ewe's reproductive cycle that can be managed to improve productivity.

The key stages of a ewe's reproductive cycle with Dr Sue Hatcher

Sheep Connect NSW is pleased to host Australian Wool Innovation Staff to discuss current research, development, extension and marketing across the wool industry. Australian Wool Innovation has been hosting Future Wool events in regional locations throughout Australia, in addition we have hosted an online event for those who are unable to attend the face-to-face. In this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Emily King, AWI' project manager for research and extension and Henry Ridge AWI's manager for wool growers services and Dr Jane Littlejohn who is AWI's general manager for research. 

Sheep Connect NSW is pleased to host Australian Wool Innovation Staff to discuss current research, development, extension and marketing across the wool industry. Australian Wool Innovation has been hosting Future Wool events in regional locations throughout Australia, in addition we have hosted an online event for those who are unable to attend the face-to-face. In this episode of It's Time For Ewe, Fiona Macarthur is joined by Emily King, AWI' project manager for research and extension and Henry Ridge AWI's manager for wool growers services and Dr Jane Littlejohn who is AWI's general manager for research.

AWI Future Wool program

A podcast produced by the sheep industry for Sheep Connect NSW the extension group for NSW sheep and wool producers funded by Australian Wool Innovation. Sheep Connect NSW has a membership of over 5000 and our main aims are to help keep your sheep business up to date on the latest information about all things sheep. We hope you enjoy our podcast It's Time For Ewe. <a href="http://www.sheepconnectnsw.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sheepconnectnsw.com.au</a>

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