DIGGING DEEPER – AG CHATS WITH AL
DIGGING DEEPER - AG CHATS WITH AL
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Real farmers, real conversations, practical insights and inspiring stories.Join Al Micallef and special guests to help unlock your farm's production potential. Whether it's in relation to drought or economic shifts, this podcast is your go-to for developing resilience in agriculture. This podcast is made possible by the Future Drought Fund Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program co-funded by the Victorian and Australian Governments.
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The podcast explores themes surrounding agricultural resilience, livestock nutrition, and crisis management. Episodes include discussions on livestock feeding strategies, the impact of droughts on farming practices, and veterinarian insights on animal health. Specific focus areas include effective feedlot systems, disease prevention in livestock, and personal stories of farmers navigating economic shifts.
Real farmers, real conversations, practical insights and inspiring stories.
Join Al Micallef and special guests to help unlock your farm’s production potential.
Whether it’s in relation to drought or economic shifts, this podcast is your go-to for developing resilience in agriculture.
This podcast is made possible by the Future Drought Fund Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program co-funded by the Victorian and Australian Governments.
In this episode of 'Digging Deeper,' the host welcomes Alison Gunn, the owner of Herd Solutions, who shares insights into her extensive career in veterinary practice and her sustainable farming philosophies. Alison discusses her upbringing in a horticultural family in Kent, England, her determination to become a vet despite societal challenges, and her career journey across the UK and Australia. She highlights the importance of preventive health in veterinary practice and her philosophy of making disease prevention a priority. Alison elaborates on the Victorian Livestock Veterinary Scholarship (VLVS) and its role in supporting new veterinary graduates in regional areas. The conversation covers practical tips for early weaning, feeding strategies during suboptimal seasons, and the intricacies of managing livestock during droughts. Alison also touches on the economic implications of carbon credit investments in farmland. The episode offers a comprehensive look at Alison's contributions to veterinary practice and sustainable farming, providing valuable insights for farmers, vets, and rural communities.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:15 Alison Gunn's Background and Early Life
05:04 Journey to Becoming a Vet
07:54 Philosophy and Work at Herd Solutions
10:19 Challenges and Insights in Veterinary Practice
16:34 Victorian Livestock Veterinary Scholarship
22:54 Underrated Tools and Overrated Treatments
29:00 Suboptimal Seasons and Feed Budgeting
30:12 Forage Reserves and Regional Differences
30:44 Forage Needs for Sheep vs. Cattle
32:13 Nutritional Requirements for Cattle
33:38 Planning and Testing Forage Quality
36:24 Decision Making in Drought Conditions
44:37 Early Weaning and Preg Testing
50:40 Mineral Supplements and Vaccinations
54:35 Sheep Management in Dry Conditions
59:04 Economic Insights from the World Sheep Vet Conference
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