IDW Around the Barn

Firstly Casey is joined by enthusiastic tour guide from Belgium Karel Rutten who shares his travel stories with his Agricultural based company Bovigen Agritours. Karel talks about his history in the dairy industry and some of the most memorable travel moments at cattle shows. 

Second speaker is Dave Conheady from Ridley Australia who gives a great insight into a new Dairy-Blend that Ridley has created. Dave speaks on the product, its benefits, why it is unique and the future direction for the blend.

Lastly the final judge for 2022 is released at Mark Patullo of Walmar Ayrshires and Holsteins. 

Episode 6 welcomes three exciting new guests. 

First up host Casey chats with IDW creator Brian Leslie on the history and evolution of International Dairy Week and Brian announces he will be judging the Brown Swiss Breed for 2022. 

Second guest, Wayne Bradshaw from JEFO Australia explains JEFO's product range and benefits, company highlights, history and their involvement with IDW. Wayne also introduces the final podcast guest whose farm promotes and uses JEFO products in Quebec Canada. 

Last guest is Marc Comtois from Comestar Holsteins.  Comestar are known for being industry leaders in Canada having earned the #1 Most Influential Breeder in 2019. 

>In episode 5 IDW's Event Coordinator gives an update on the event for 2022. 
>Second guest Tim Weller from World Wide Sire's Australia gives an insight into premier bulls at WWS  right now and the evolution of genomic use in commercial dairying. 
>The Guernsey Judge for IDW is released as Pat Nicholson, listen in to hear a great discussion with Pat on some of his most memorable cows and the important decisions that have lead Jugiong Jersey's to where they are today. 

Episode 4 of Around the Barn features three new guests. 

>Nathan Thomas from Triple-T in USA discusses highlights from the recent WDE and some of his best memories from cattle and partnerships he is involved in. 
>Glen Barrett from Jersey Australia explains an exciting new project they are working on and plan to introduce at the show in January. 
>Brian Wilson from Shirlinn Jersey's in Tamworth is introduced as the Jersey Judge for 2022.  

Episode 3 opens with host Casey Treloar speaking to special guest Roger Turner from Jetstream Genetics USA on his long term involvement with IDW and a new initiative being introduced to the Holstein & Jersey breed shows for 2022. 
Casey is then joined by Holstein Australia's representative Gino Pacitti to chat about what is currently happening in the industry and new programs HA have introduced for youth in all breed societies to further themselves in Agriculture. 
The episode closes with the announcement & discussion to IDW's National Holstein Show Judge. 

On Episode 2 of Around the Barn we focus on the Illawarra breed. The first of our breed judges & showmanship judge are announced! 

Marcus Rees & Bruce Ronalds from ABS Australia join us this week to discuss genetics, sires & the businesses longtime commitment to the ABS & Ridleys National All Breeds Youth Show. 

Jessica Gavenlock from Cherrylock Cattle Co also joins host Casey Treloar to share her story and her love of both showing cattle and the Illawarra breed.