In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with livestock consultant Geoff Duddy, Sheep Solutions Principal Consultant, about effective strategies for managing livestock during dry periods. Geoff shares his extensive experience and insights on overcoming feed shortages, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores. 

Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.

00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times

00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background

01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW

03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies

03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores

07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips

17:09 Health Considerations in Containment

18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry

20:50 Conclusion and Resources

Useful links

NSW DPI Feed Calculator

Links to Geoff's presentations - click here

This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program.

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with livestock consultant Geoff Duddy, Sheep Solutions Principal Consultant, about effective strategies for managing livestock during dry periods. Geoff shares his extensive experience and insights on overcoming feed shortages, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores. 
Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.
00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times
00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background
01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW
03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies
03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores
07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips
17:09 Health Considerations in Containment
18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry
20:50 Conclusion and Resources
Useful links
<a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/nutrition/costs-and-nutritive-value/feed-cost-calculator">NSW DPI Feed Calculator</a>
Links to Geoff's presentations - <a href="https://msfp.org.au/thriving-in-containment-livestock-strategies-for-dry-times/">click here</a>
This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program.

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: www.msfp.org.au/podcast 

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.msfp.org.au/podcast">www.msfp.org.au/podcast</a>&nbsp;

MSF Farm Talk Podcast

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.

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