Behind The Collective

This is an episode converted over from a recent webinar where we chat with Dr. Michylla Seal, a veterinarian and director at Genstock, as she shares insights into the impact of water quality and heat stress on our sheep. Dr. Seal discusses the critical importance of water for livestock health, what constitutes good quality water, and the various factors that can affect water quality. She also covers practical management steps that farmers can take to prevent and mitigate the negative effects of poor water quality and heat stress on their flocks.We finish the episode with questions from farmers, providing relatable solutions and advice.This episode is proudly brought to you by the AWI & TLC Partner Program.

This episode is part of the Sheep & Goat traceability task force.James Starling farms in the South East of South Australia. He has had an impressive career before returning to the family farm. His experiences hold him in good stead to offer digestible and straightforward advice for anyone embarking on their own journey with eID.Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website -https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

This episode is part of the Sheep & Goat traceability task force.Sam Tretheway is a Tasmanian farmer and small abattoir operator. Sam has spent 15years working around Australia, United Kingdom and America in various aspects of agriculture. His experience in farming, supply chains, policy and ag tech makes him well equipped to share his candid thoughts on eID. Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website -https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

This episode is part of the Sheep & Goat traceability task force.Shelley and her husband started using EID years ago, well ahead of the curve. They farm in Tasmania and share their insights from their learnings spanning over a decade with EID. Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website -https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

This episode is part of the Sheep & Goat traceability task force.Today's guest is Paul Christopher, Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange Site Manager. He shares the process of their weekly sale and what eID's mean for them. Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website -https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

This is an episode with Beth Green, an independent consultant and traceability specialist. We discuss the details around the eID mandate, what challenges might occur and what the national roll out will look like.Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

This episode is part of the Sheep & Goat traceability task force. In this episode, join three stock agents who cover different areas of Western Australia: Grant Lupton, Emma Dougall, and Clark Skinner. We chat about their insights, offering advice on equipment, discussing various setups they've encountered, and sharing tips and feedback gathered from growers.Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website -https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

We interview growers Brittany Bolt and Maeve O'Brian, who leverage their industry experience with eIDS to inform their equipment and tag choices, and discuss their plans for utilising data. As well as tips and tricks from working for other growers.Mallawillup Livestock Services Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095157181782&mibextid=LQQJ4dSheep Genetics Service Providers - https://www.sheepgenetics.org.au/service-providers/Sheep Producers Australia Resources - https://www.sheepproducers.com.au/sgttfCheck out The Livestock Collective website -https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

Hailing from a farm in Ongerup, Western Australia, Taite O'Neill is on a very exciting career trajectory. She's about to begin a Graduate Program position with Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and she can't wait. Taite speaks very fondly about her hands-on childhood growing up on her family's sheep and cropping property. Her parents were active in teaching Taite and her two sisters everything they wanted to know and it fostered a deep love of agriculture, particularly sheep and wool. You can feel Taite's enthusiasm for the industry and we love it! All the best as you graduate and take on this next adventure, Taite! Agriculture and the wool industry is lucky to have you.

The Value of the Merino: Why are Merinos important to your business?This podcast episode is adapted from a recent webinar. It’s packed with valuable insights, and we wanted to make it accessible for everyone to listen to on the go!A panel of farmers from various regions across Western Australia discussing their enterprises, the role merinos play in their operations, and their strategies for 2025 and beyond.Peter Whitfield - KonnongorringClare Webster - TenterdenJason & Mandy Griffths - GairdnerSimon Fowler - Condingup