Scene + Herd: Podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Derrick Moot: Lucerne and other dryland legumes

Derrick Moot is Professor in Plant Science at Lincoln University. On this Red Meat Profit Partnership conference call from 17 August 2016 he discusses the importance of legumes, especially lucerne, in dryland farm systems. We discuss establishment and management for grazing and supplement, and answer listeners’ questions.

Richard Whittington: Johne’s Disease

This Red Meat Profit Partnership conference call from 18 July 2016 discusses the diagnosis, control and management of Johne’s Disease (JD) in livestock. The Johne’s Disease Research Consortium (JDRC) was set up in 2008 by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ and Deer Industry New Zealand to bring some coordinated effort to the study of JD in NZ - and specifically, to develop tools for NZ farmers to manage JD on-farm. The bacterium is widespread in NZ ruminants, but the levels of clinical disease are relatively low. Richard Whittington is a professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, and was in NZ to speak to producers and researchers at a JDRC workshop. He holds a wealth of knowledge around diagnostics and sheep and control programmes for JD.

Craig Hickson and Mike Petersen: The New Zealand Red Meat Industry

Craig Hickson is the founder and owner of Progressive Meats Limited. In this 2013 podcast he talks with Mike Petersen, then chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand and now New Zealand Special Agricultural Trade Envoy, about his experiences in the industry and what he sees as the inherent industry characteristics we all need to be aware of.

Mike Barton: Farming with limits - the Lake Taupo experience

Mike and Sharon Barton farm beside Lake Taupo, and have had to adapt to tight controls on nitrogen leaching. In this podcast from April 2013, Mike talks with B+LNZ Environment Extension Manager Erica van Reenen about their experiences, how they have adapted to the situation, and the possibilities certified good stewardship can open up for primary production.

Bob Thomson: Beef farming - the secrets to success

Bob Thomson is an agricultural consultant with AgFirst, based in Hamilton. Bob knows beef farming inside and out - and on this call he talks about the secrets to success, the opportunities for both beef cows and high-performance beef finishing, and answers questions.

Trevor Cook: Top tips for farmers

Trevor Cook is a well-known veterinarian and farm advisor. Here he presents 'top tips' for farmers to focus on, and answers callers’ questions on animal health and feeding. He also talks about his observations from a recent visit to the UK.

Lynley Wyeth: Saving and rearing new-born lambs

Lynley Wyeth, a farmer from near Masterton, and John Smart, a well-known vet from Balclutha, discuss care of new-born lambs, treating those that are unwell or hypothermic, and rearing orphan or surplus lambs. Lynley rears several hundred lambs each year from new-born to weaning, while John has led work to find ways to save lambs and keep them healthy. Recorded at Scene + Herd, August 2013.

San Jolly: Feed quality

San Jolly, a well-known farm consultant from Australia, talks about feed quality. Recorded at the 4 November 2015 Red Meat Profit Partnership Farm Management Conference Call. 

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.