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Olivia Ellis, based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is the Operations Manager for Kelsos Genetics. Her role involves traveling to meet clients and managing the stud's genetic data. In this episode, Tiff and Olivia chat about all things sheep farming in New Zealand, discussing challenges and the benefits of sharing lamb products with other countries. While Olivia hasn't yet found the "Golden Ticket" for improving marketing, she shares some insightful details about her team's ongoing projects. Tune in to learn more about the incredible work Liv is doing.A big thank you to Global Sheep producers Next Gen program and Sheep Producers Australia for the support for this episode and showcasing the next generation of sheep farmers from around the world.Learn more about Kelso Genetics by visiting their website: Kelso.co.nz

Hamish Best grew up on the family farm in Ohariu Valley, just outside of Wellington. He has worked in roles across the industry from working as a National Product Development Manager at DLF Seeds, working in sales and farm services, right through to red meat retailing. He is now home on the farm where he has launched his meat retail business, Conscious Valley. We talk about why farmers should be foodies, the perfect lamb pie, what's involved in launching a meat business and the journey to becoming a farmer.Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/

Sean Jeffery's is a first-generation sheep farmer in his second year in a share farming agreement. He developed a passion for sheep from spending weekends on his grandparents' smallholding as a child. This episode discusses his journey into farming, the challenges he's faced, politics, future opportunities, reasons why everyone should become a sheep farmer, insights into farming life in Wales and why sheep farmers need to stick together to get our product on the shelves. Thanks to @sheepproducersaustralia

This is the fourth episode where we chat to young sheep farmers from around the world, part of the global sheep forum next generation program. The aim is to inspire people to join the sheep industry, but also help current young sheep farmers network globally and develop their skills. This episode, we are back in Australia chatting to Alanah Boxall. It covers more than just sheep. tips on studying remotely, the importance of healthy communities, getting involved in your region and how to make your town a better place, all while getting to know Alanah.

This episode is the third, where we are catching up with young sheep farmers from around the world. Rich Oglesby, is a new entrant Beef, Sheep and Red Deer farmer in Rothbury Northumberland in England. He farms in partnership with his wife Jen trading as R & J Oglesby Farming with 2000 breeding sheep, 100 Angus cows and 100 Red deer Hinds. This episode covers all sorts of topics, how to get your foot in the door farming in England, what farming in England looks like, challenges amongst Ag and predictions for the future.

Today's episode is with a young sheep farmer from Wales, Emily.This is the second in the series where we catch up with young sheep farmers from around the world as part of the global sheep forum next generation program. We chat about life in Wales, challenges the industry is facing, Emily's sheep enterprise and her ambitions for the future.Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptour

This episode isn't just about celebrating a young livestock leader in Australia, this is the first episode where we catch up with young sheep farmers around the world. Camren Maierle, PhD, is the Sustainability Director for the American Lamb Board and producer from Jacksontown, Ohio. He has a bachelor’s in animal science from The Ohio State University, and both master’s and doctoral degrees in animal and food science from West Virginia University. Camren has been a livestock extension educator with Penn State University Extension, where he led schools for sheep producers. Him and Tiff cover all sorts of topics, how to be a farmer without a farm, guardian dogs, how religion and culture influences the sheep trade and so much more.Access Camren PhD - Impact of Haemonchus contortus on feed efficiency and feeding behavior of Katahdin and Suffolk lambsThe Grazing Sheep Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grazing-sheep-podcast/id1678339297Check out The Livestock Collective website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/

Christie Pearson has a reputation in the top end for flying around in her plane and spending all day every, day with cows, observing their habits and working on her research. We discuss how she came to be in the NT, her time completing her PHD and how she landed her current role managing a team. Christie Research - https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/27312 Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_the

This podcast episode features Dr. Michylla Seal as part of the AWI & TLC Partner Program. Initially a webinar, it's now split into two podcast episodes for convenient listening.This second half focuses on "Vaccination 101," covering topics such as where to vaccinate on an animal, considerations before vaccination, and how to decide which vaccines to use on your property.If you'd like to listen to the full original webinar and view accompanying images, you can find the link here: https://vimeo.com/936088756?share=copyFor the first half of the series, which covers case studies on farm deaths and illnesses, who to call, and why you should contact your local vet, you can listen here: https://rss.com/podcasts/livestockleadersCheck out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

Farmers do an incredible job at caring for their sheep, but sometimes unforeseen issues arise, and the cause isn't always clear. We caught up with Dr. Michylla Seal, an experienced vet and Director of GenStock. She stresses the importance of consulting your local vet and explains the subsidies available for investigating stock deaths and illnesses. She also delves into case studies from her farm visits. This episode is part of the AWI & TLC Partner Program, initially a webinar now split into two podcast episodes for convenient listening. The second half will cover "Vaccination 101," addressing key topics such as what, when, and why to vaccinate on farm. To fully benefit from Dr. Michylla's expertise, watch the recorded webinar here: https://vimeo.com/936088756/3e11071704?share=copyCheck out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

Brodie Carpenter, a self-made farmer, shearer, and co-owner of Low & Level Shearing, managing over 30 people at its peak. Winning senior shearer of the year for Tasmania - all at just 29 year old. He shares insights on starting a shearing contracting business, the importance of crew welfare, and his love for the wool industry.AWI Shearer and Woolhandler Training Resources - https://www.wool.com/training-extension/training-resources/AWI Training Courses - https://www.wool.com/training-extension/training-courses/Shearing Contractors Association of Australia - https://scaa.org.au/WA Shearing Industry Association - https://wasia.com.au/Check out The Livestock Collective website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

Convincing people to buy wool isn’t just about telling them how good it is; it's about educating them about its incredible properties. 🐑 Laura Armstrong shares insights into her role as General Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Woolmark Company. Laura joins us to discuss all things marketing Australian wool to the world, getting it from the sheep’s back to clothing people around the world, from suits to performance activewear. 🌍👔🏃‍♂️Wear Wool not Fossil Fuel Campaign - https://youtu.be/GAnfzSKFbLQ?feature=sharedWoolmark Company - https://www.woolmark.com/Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourTwitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

The Australian wool industry is something Scott Carmody knows well, hailing from a sheep property to now a AWI trade analysis and wool buyer. He lives a busy life and we chat about our international trade markets, what farmers and fashion have in common and why everyone should buy a suit.Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

A childhood in the sheds inspired Tameka to pursue a career in the wool industry.From learning to shear at the age of three to traveling across Australia to compete and work it’s been a whirlwind profession ever since. Tameka, drawing from her own experiences, shares some invaluable tips for those starting out and what a day in the life looks like. Whether it’s through formal training programs or one-on-one guidance on the job, there’s resources available to support newcomers to pursue a career within the shearing industry.Resources:https://www.wool.com/training-extension/training-courses/https://wasia.com.au/services/training/Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

Blythe loves nothing more than having fun and she has achieved a lot whilst doing so. This shines through in her wealth of knowledge across the industry. From growing up on a station to working overseas in market pre ESCAS and now working on her home farm with beef breeders and 2500 laying hens.Blythe shares an incredible insight into her business of raising laying hens in a regenerative sustainable way. How she is transparent with her social media and open farm days including engaging with her customers in person at the Manning Farmers Markets. Blythe is also a leader in getting the best out of people and developing a team of people around her.Hear Blythe's story about her time growing up in this diverse agricultural industry.**Livestock Leaders is apart of the initiative of Behind The Collective, which includes our Livestock Leaders Alumni and Industry Collaborations. We are transitioning the podcast from Livestock Leaders to Behind the Collective to align with the direction the podcast is moving too.**If you want to buy Runnymede Pasteurised eggs you can find them at the Manning Farmers markets, South Perth on Saturday mornings or look up Dirty Clean Food, Runnymede farms - https://www.dirtycleanfood.com.au/products/runnymede-farm-pasture-raised-eggs-1-dozenRunnymede Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/runnymede_uduc/Runnymede Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RunnymedeFarmPasturedEggs?mibextid=LQQJ4dCheck out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

Say G'day to Tiff and Mazz, who sat down to chat all things The Livestock Collective for 2024. With exciting upcoming projects such as visiting schools with our new virtual reality headsets thanks to LiveCorp and our partnership with Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), surveying wool growers in Western Australia to better understand your needs in your region. Get to know Mazz who has joined the team as project coordinator, in chatting about her journey in how she got to joining the team.AWI Wool Industry Survey - https://forms.monday.com/forms/7ba87a06fd8f7b0324a8573a04bd9e6b?r=use1Reach out about anything mentioned in the podcast at info@thelivestockcollective.com.auCheck out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

40 phone call a day would terrify most people, but this is a typical day for Matt Watts, a livestock buyer from Austrex.In this episode we discuss Matt's career as a livestock buyer and the importance of Australian breeder cattle to many overseas markets. Matt is passionate about animal health and welfare which is a major component of his role in procuring breeder cattle for export.Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

POV you took an extended gap year. In this episode we chat to the lovely Jane McGuire, a student and young leader who is completing work placement with The Livestock Collective.The girls chat about Janes break from studying once completing her Year 12 schooling which prepared her for the transition of moving states for university. They also discuss Janes field of study and the opportunities she has already experienced while in the first year of her degree. Keep an ear out for the new finishing segment - we hope you enjoy with light hearted chat. As mentioned in the episode, if you or someone you know if struggling with this mental health please reach out to the following resources:Mental Health Emergency Response Line/ Rurallink (WA specific) 1800 552 002Lifeline 13 11 14Lifeline Crisis Text Service Text: 0477 13 11 14beyondblue1300 224 636The Samaritans Crisis Line (Country Toll Free)1800 198 313 (Men's Line Australia1300 789 978

Get to know Jeana and Milly from The Livestock Collective in this chatty episode. Jeana has recently started as Project Coordinator and will be out and about at events and active on our social media. In this episode the girls tell stories of growing up rurally, discuss career aspirations and their shared goal of advocating for the industry. If you're ever around these two - good luck getting a word in! Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/ VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptour Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_the Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

In times of uncertainty we get the experts on board. Milly chats to Livestock Leader Matt Dalgleish all things federal elections, market trends, advocating for agriculture (especially livestock & live export), biosecurity threats and opportunities.Matt is an agricultural market analyst and passionate advocate for the industry. A love for data and charts makes him the perfect man for the job. Couple that immense knowledge with an open-mind, sound communication skills and forward thinking leadership makes Matt a very influential Livestock Leader.@Meat_Watcher @TEMarketsCheck out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

Charles Vaughan is the talent of this episode. Mixed farming background, with experience in various agricultural settings both in Australia and Canada, Charles takes great pride in operating with excellence. He is currently Queensland Operations Coordinator with Australian Cattle Enterprises as well as sole trader cattle veterinarian, based in Townsville. We chat about his latest endeavours on board live export ships and his future plans within the industry, as well as tackle some of our more hairy topics such as public perception. Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

We take a deep dive into live export with Annabelle Coppin. Annabelle has seen it all, having been awarded a Nuffield Scholar to conduct her research on the trade and participate in a diverse range of tours across the globe. Annabelle talks candidly about the 2011 cattle live export crisis, shines a light on Australian privileges and highlights why the live export trade exists with a particular focus on people and markets. Annabelle says, "That's the beauty of being an Australian; we have the choice and position to have such opinions. But I can't help but assume the priorities of society change with the comfort of a full stomach and a wet throat. My experience of 16 countries, more than 100 flights and 12 months of diverse travel has given me the opportunity to build a very solid foundation of knowledge."Link to Annabelle's Nuffield Report - https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/reports/au/2008/sailing-ahead-australian-livestock-export-tradeCheck out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective

How many 11 year olds spend their time helping their family catch buffalo and completing school of the air? That is what growing up on a station in Northern Territory looked like for Hanna Hayes, but you might know her as Buffalo Bill!Hanna explains the catching process, how the feral animals are looked after in their care and why it is necessary to catch the buffalo in this month's episode. Make sure you are following Buffalo Bill to see the exhilarating footage!Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/Find us on Instagram @thelivestockcollectiveTwitter @livestock_theLinkedIn and Facebook: The Livestock Collective

The Livestock Collective is kicking off 2022 with Ali Quintana who was on a live export vessel at the time of recording. She didn't spend the festive season at home with her family, she spent it on a ship with cattle and buffalo. Ali has grown up surrounded by cattle, moving around stations across northern Australia with the family company. We chat to Ali about how she dedicates her time caring for livestock and what that means to her. Ali is forging her own path as a leader in the industry and she accounts much of her success to her adaptability. Check out our website! https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/Find us on Instagram @thelivestockcollectiveTwitter @livestock_theLinkedIn and Facebook: The Livestock Collective

How many of you will be eating a Christmas ham next week? Our podcast is back with a Christmas special. Listen to one of our newest Livestock Leaders alumni from Australian Pork Limited, Luke Leyson, as he walks us through how to know the meat you are purchasing is local to Australia.Luke has been awarded the title of 'World's Best Sausage' but it didn't just fall into this lap. Luke started scurbbing floors at the local butcher when he was 13, he commenced his apprenticiship when he was 17 and he is now a butcher located in Adelaide with a global name for himself. Luke is heading back to the World Butcher Challenge hoping for another podium finish for the Australian Team.

Elle Moyle is a District Veterinarian for Agriculture Victoria and owner/operator of prime lamb and beef property in south west Victoria. Elle has been immersed in agriculture her whole life and has had a wide range of experience across Australia and overseas, including work in the US and Middle East. In this episode we dive into Elle's story of resilience and ambition, showcasing her passion for Australian agriculture and the importance of sharing your story.

Andy has had a very diverse career, but his one true love is livestock and trucks. He represented livestock carriers in The Livestock Collective's initial project and he has since gone on to become a Livestock Leader. Andy is a change leader and passionate about ensuring the livestock transport industry has a voice.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

If you are in the lotfeeding industry, chances are you have heard of Barb! Barb has grown up with feedlots in her blood and her family are currently in their 99th year in the industry! A true leader and change-maker, Barb is an enthusiastic Livestock Leader and a driving force in advocacy.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

Imagine getting to school by calling on the radio, and even learning the recorder over the radio! For Camille and her siblings this was everyday life. Hear Camille's fascinating stories of her upbringing on a cattle station in the West Kimberley and now the active role she plays in the running of the property.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

Munro spent 13 years building a successful career in the livestock industry, being fortunate enough to see some of the best parts of Australia along the way! He spent years working right across northern Australia all across the industry, from breeding operations and backgrounding, right through to voyages on live export vessels to Egypt and Indonesia.Now managing the Northern Division for AgriWebb, helping agricultural businesses to create efficiencies and increase productivity, Munro is passionate about helping the industry achieve its full potential by bringing better solutions to fuel sustainable growth.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

Bridging the great urban-rural divide and using lived experiences to lead is what Alysia Kepert is all about. She has a passion for agriculture, rural life and has strong professional and personal networks to help enact her vision. She believes we need intergenerational communication so young people can learn and leverage from other's work and life experiences, and so experienced people can better understand whose lives we are really working for to create positive change. This interview is a different take for Livestock Leaders, a candid and inspiring story covering a range of topics relevant to rural Australia.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

Like her mum, Tiffany Davey takes so much pride and joy in feeding people. This has led her to the live export industry, where she is part of a supply chain feeding the world. At the ripe age of 24, Tiff has already taken it upon herself to check out destination countries to formulate her own opinion on the industry. She speaks candidly of her struggles including being stuck out at sea due to COVID-19 and challenges as a young leader in the industry.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

From 240 acres on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia to 2.6million in the Barkly region of Northern Territory, Hugh's story is one of passion and resilience. Now on his fifth consecutive gap year, Hugh is making change in agriculture.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

Hear from a woman who is at the forefront of animal welfare with experience all along the live export supply chain. Renee speaks candidly about industry change and what her role has been as an Australian Government Accredited Veterinarian (AAV), advocate and researcher, with additional credits in training stockpersons in Australia, along with vets and stockpersons all over the globe. Renee addresses industry issues with honesty and provides a truthful account of what the live export industry is really like.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

If you're a fan of The Livestock Collective, this episode is for you! Listen to John candidly discuss the vision behind The Livestock Collective and hear his thoughts on leadership. As the Business development Manager of Halleen Australasian Livestock Traders, John also offers an insight to his career in live export, starting on vessels exporting cattle, sheep and even camels all around the world.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleaders Twitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

This week The Livestock Collective had another #LivestockLeader on the podcast! Jessica Wallace is passionate about sharing her story and educating others on how they can have their voice heard. She is also ambitious, a natural speaker and a great cook!A dedicated and proud advocate for all things Ag related, Jess devotes her time to agricultural policy formation, representing farmers and industry issues through strategic policy formation beginning from the grassroots, and liaising across all levels of government. Starting with WAFarmers in 2018, she is the Executive Manager for WAFarmers’ Grains and Livestock Commodity Councils, and manages media, communications and events for the organisation.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleaders and Jess @kitchenthyme__Twitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders

The Livestock Collective is so excited to introduce you all to the Livestock Leaders podcast. Our first star guest is #LivestockLeader Patrick Coole. He is a passionate advocate for live export and chats about his role in the supply chain and YLEN.Patrick has ten years of experience working throughout the live export supply chain and comes from a cattle producer background. He currently holds the Vice Chair position for the Young Livestock Exporters Network, an association dedicated to developing cohort of young people involved in live export in to responsible, innovative and forward thinking professionals. Patrick is interested in the ethics of animal production and enjoys overseeing ESCAS operations for Halleen Australasian Livestock Traders where he is able to implement effective animal welfare programs for the cattle they export.Check out our website! https://livestockleaders.com.au/Find us on Instagram @livestockleadersTwitter @LivestockLeaderLinkedIn and Facebook: Livestock Leaders