Show Notes
What can research and experience on Nipah Virus and COVID-19 teach Australian policy makers about dealing with the arrival of Avian Influenza in Australia? If recent overseas experiences are anything to go by, it will severely impact domestic livestock industries and well as native bird populations says biosecurity expert Ariful Islam.
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A long-term farming systems trial in southern NSW is showing livestock and legumes mixed with crops are more resilient to drier conditions compared to cropping only, says Gulbali researcher Dr Jeff McCormick.
With drought an ever-present feature of Australian agriculture, Susan Robertson reviews her recent research into managing sheep feeding and breeding in confinement paddocks, which are seen through drought-affected regions across the nation.
Sheep production expert Susan Robertson and livestock advisor Jim Meckiff discuss recent research into impacts of feeding various licks to lambs in a feedlot.
Sheep production expert Susan Robertson and livestock advisor Jim Meckiff discuss recent research into impacts of feeding seaweed-based supplement algimun to ewes in confinement.
Sheep production expert Susan Robertson and livestock advisor Jim Meckiff discuss research into managing ewes in confinement before and during joining.