Early weaning

“Protecting your Patch” – the key biosecurity actions for your farm

On this Scene + Herd podcast we’re joined by Will Halliday, Senior Advisor for Biosecurity and Animal Welfare at Beef + Lamb New Zealand. We discuss the 7 key intervention points for each farm and its people to prevent or reduce risk from weeds, pests and diseases.

Hogget lambing – unlocking the potential: Professor Paul Kenyon, Massey University

Lambing hoggets can be an effective way to increase flock productivity and profit – if it is done well, and in the right circumstances.

Lynley Wyeth: Saving and rearing newborn lambs

Lynley Wyeth, a farmer from near Masterton, and John Smart, a well-known vet from Balclutha, discuss care of newborn lambs, treating those that are unwell or hypothermic, and rearing orphan or surplus lambs.

Dave Leathwick: Animal health, internal parasites

Dave Leathwick from AgResearch talks about animal health - and in particular, internal parasites and drenching. Recorded at the November 2015 Red Meat Profit Partnership Farm Management Conference Call.