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.' 

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.'

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.

Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod delivers industry advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

DairyPod

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

Downer cows can be frustrating, time consuming, e…

Podcast 43: Getting downer cows back on their feet

Dairy Australia’s Carbon Farming Extension Advisor, Scott Jardine, speaks with West Victorian dairy farmer Brad Collins about how taking a practical approach to understanding and then reducing farm emissions not only improved sustainability on his farm but also boosted profitability and efficiency.

Brad shares his experiences - from the motivation to first measure his farm's carbon footprint to implementing carbon management strategies such as solar-powered irrigation, soil health improvements and feed optimisation. He explains the lessons he learned and how he sees a clear alignment and benefits between sustainability and profit with plans to continue improving his learning.



For more information about measuring and managing farm carbon, reach out to the local Dairy Australia team or visit Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Dairy Australia.

Farmers can also register for one to one, personalised session with a farm carbon expert at:
Managing Farm Carbon one to one support | Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia&rsquo;s Carbon Farming Extension Advisor, Scott Jardine, speaks with West Victorian dairy farmer Brad Collins about how taking a practical approach to understanding and then reducing farm emissions not only improved sustainability on his farm but also boosted profitability and efficiency.
Brad shares his experiences - from the motivation to first measure his farm's carbon footprint to implementing carbon management strategies such as solar-powered irrigation, soil health improvements and feed optimisation. He explains the lessons he learned and how he sees a clear alignment and benefits between sustainability and profit with plans to continue improving his learning. 
For more information about measuring and managing farm carbon, reach out to the local Dairy Australia team or visit <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/climate-and-environment/greenhouse-gas-emissions">Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Dairy Australia</a>.
Farmers can also register for one to one, personalised session with a farm carbon expert at: <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2025/09/02/understanding-farm-carbon-11-register">Managing Farm Carbon one to one support | Dairy Australia</a>

Reducing emissions - another avenue to profitability

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development & Regional Adaptation Lead, Kristen Davis, speaks with National Milk Quality & Biosecurity Lead, Zoe Vogels, about the vital role of milk quality and her enduring passion for the dairy industry.

Zoe reflects on her background as a dairy veterinarian and outlines her current role at Dairy Australia, where she leads the annual Milk Quality Awards. She explains what the awards measure and why they matter. The conversation also offers practical guidance for improving milk quality, explores the impacts of mastitis, highlights key biosecurity considerations, and discusses the innovations shaping the future of milk quality.

Find more information and resources on milk quality and the 2025 Milk Quality Award winners, at dairyaustralia.com.au/milking/milk-quality-and-mastitis 

In this episode, Dairy Australia&rsquo;s Development &amp; Regional Adaptation Lead, Kristen Davis, speaks with National Milk Quality &amp; Biosecurity Lead, Zoe Vogels, about the vital role of milk quality and her enduring passion for the dairy industry. Zoe reflects on her background as a dairy veterinarian and outlines her current role at Dairy Australia, where she leads the annual Milk Quality Awards. She explains what the awards measure and why they matter. The conversation also offers practical guidance for improving milk quality, explores the impacts of mastitis, highlights key biosecurity considerations, and discusses the innovations shaping the future of milk quality. Find more information and resources on milk quality and the 2025 Milk Quality Award winners, at <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/milking/milk-quality-and-mastitis">dairyaustralia.com.au/milking/milk-quality-and-mastitis</a>&nbsp;

Milk quality: driving value across the industry

In this episode, Cath Lescun, National Soils & Water Lead at Dairy Australia, chats with Dr James Hills, Livestock Production Centre Leader at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, to discuss the essentials of irrigation planning and management.  

They cover the key steps and checks before irrigating — from preparation and pressure testing to understanding soil types – along with practical tools and methods for assessing soil moisture, calculating how much water to apply, understanding readily available water (RAW) and getting irrigation scheduling right. 

A timely update for dairy farmers, whether already irrigating or holding off due to seasonal conditions. 

For more information, resources and support on soils and irrigation contact your local Dairy Australia team or visit  dairyaustralia.com.au/soils-and-water/irrigation 

In this episode, Cath Lescun, National Soils &amp; Water Lead at Dairy Australia, chats with Dr James Hills, Livestock Production Centre Leader at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, to discuss the essentials of irrigation&nbsp;planning and management.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They cover the key steps and checks before irrigating &mdash; from preparation and pressure testing to understanding soil types &ndash; along with practical tools and methods for assessing soil moisture, calculating how much water to apply, understanding readily available water (RAW) and getting irrigation scheduling right.&nbsp;
A timely update for dairy farmers, whether already irrigating or holding off due to seasonal conditions.&nbsp;
For more information,&nbsp;resources&nbsp;and support&nbsp;on soils and irrigation&nbsp;contact your local Dairy Australia team or visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/soils-and-water/irrigation">dairyaustralia.com.au/soils-and-water/irrigation</a>&nbsp;

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