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May 20, 2021 Podcast 49: Building a more profitable herd through genomic testing
Genomic testing of heifers can save you money on rearing costs and fast-track improvements in everything from milk production to fertility.
In this episode, Daniel Abernathy from Zoetis explains to Dairy Australia’s Steph Bullen how genomic testing can benefit farm businesses and how to get started.
In the second part of the pod, Steph talks to South Australian farmer Shane Gardiner about the impact of genomic testing on his herd.
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33 min
May 06, 2021 Podcast 48: What to consider before signing a milk contract
Finding the right milk company to supply to can be a complicated decision for dairy farmers. In the latest episode, Murray Dairy’s Lisa Birrell spoke to Strathmerton farmer Andrew Wilson about how he compares different companies and chooses the right one for his circumstances. If you're looking for information on milk supply agreements head to www.dairyaustralia.com.au/msas
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16 min
April 26, 2021 Podcast 47: How a young dairy couple paid off their farm in eight years
Bruce Manintveld and Fiona Baker are now debt free, just eight years after purchasing their farm. Still in their 40s, Bruce and Fiona have ridden the highs and lows of the past decade, using a low-cost business strategy to smash through their loan repayments.
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32 min
March 31, 2021 Podcast 46: Are cows living under a roof, happier and more productive?
TMR farmer Brad Fisher reckons his cows are happier since moving into a compost barn system. where they are milked three times a day. The South Australian farmer says the dairy industry and wider public needs to take a fresh look at intensive systems and how they stack up from an animal welfare and economic point of view.
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28 min
March 16, 2021 Podcast 45: Situation and Outlook - Sallie Jones talks value adding in dairy
In the latest Situation sand Outlook DairyPod, milk entrepreneur Sallie Jones talks to DA’s John Droppert about building value into dairy products.
In 2016, Sallie Jones started Gippsland Jersey with her business partner Steve Ronalds, and has grown the private milk label into a genuine success story – and feelgood story – for the dairy industry.
You can read the whole S&O report at dairyaustralia.com.au
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38 min
March 09, 2021 Podcast 44: The reality of once-a-day milking
Gippsland farmer Stu Griffin, who has been milking once-a-day for five years, shares his thoughts on how it has impacted on pasture utilisation, fertility, cow health, staffing and, most importantly, profitability and lifestyle.
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33 min
February 22, 2021 Podcast 43: Getting downer cows back on their feet
Downer cows can be frustrating, time consuming, expensive and emotionally taxing.
In this episode, Gippsland vet Phil Poulton speaks with Steph Bullen from Dairy Australia’s animal health and fertility team, about the best way to get your cows back on their feet.
For more information, visit dairyaustralia.com.au and search 'down cows.'
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40 min
February 10, 2021 Podcast 42: Why heat stress is costing more than you think
Professor Geoff Dahl is a US scientist with a knack for explaining his research in simple terms, which is exactly what he does when talking about the ongoing effects of heat stress on dry cows and heifers.
His research indicates that up to four litres per cow could be lost for an entire lactation if dry cows are heat stressed, with further impacts on calf weight, development and milking potential.
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29 min
January 20, 2021 Podcast 41: How this TMR farmer achieves over 40L/per cow
In the first DairyPod episode for 2021, we speak to NSW farmer Colin Thompson, who has developed a successful Total Mixed Ration (TMR) farm system after starting out as a pasture-based farmer. Colin’s story has lessons for every farmer, with his insights into how to run a profitable dairy farm making this a must-listen podcast.
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39 min
December 16, 2020 Podcast 40: An equity partnership success story
Equity partnerships are still rare in Australian dairy, so this episode should interest anyone looking to grow their business or ease out of the industry.
Western Victoria farm owners Bruce and Andrea Vallance started an equity partnership with Issac Fynn two years ago. It’s the second time the Vallances have successfully ventured into an equity partnership, so they have a wealth of knowledge to share.
It’s a full house for this episode with Issac joining Bruce and Andrea in the pod, as well as farm consultant Angus Drummond who has helped facilitate the partnership.
Fiona Smith, who co-ordinates DairyBase for Dairy Australia will lead the discussion.
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28 min