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Assessing udders as ‘wet’ or ‘dry’ at lamb marking to lift reproductive performance

Ewes that are performing in your flock are those that are consistently rearing lambs each year and weaning more kilograms of lamb each year. Retaining these ewes and removing those that aren’t performing will increase reproductive efficiency and ...

Like a broken record: why I keep banging on about condition scoring

I've been working with sheep farmers across Australia and New Zealand for over 25 years, and if I had a dollar for every time I've heard of someone condition scoring from the ute window or while drafting sheep at the gate, I'd probably own a decent …

Managing hill country pasture quality

Here at neXtgen Agri, we are fairly focused on breeding and genetics, and using these tools to improve productivity and profitability on-farm. But having great genetics in your animals is only half of the equation ...

Is economics or fear a greater driver of genetic purchasing decisions?

If you ask farm owners or managers whether they'd like to make more money, 99% of them are going to enthusiastically say yes. If you ask the buyer of a ram, bull, buck or stag about the drivers of their decision-making, they will invariably quote …

Getting started with data recording in sheep

Would you like to start recording data in your sheep flock? Not sure where to start? Overwhelmed by cost or wondering how to manage all the data? This guide steps you through how to begin using data to drive genetic progress and farm profitability.

Busting genomic myths

By asking ourselves better questions and taking a more strategic approach to DNA testing, commercial and seedstock producers alike can benefit from the information and insights revealed by an investment in genomics.

Breeding for worm resistance and resilience in sheep

Emma Pettigrew from neXtgen Agri breaks down the differences between worm resistance and resilience in sheep, how these traits are measured and outlines the breeding values in your selection toolbox for making genetic gain towards a healthier flock.

Subdividing paddocks to lamb ewes in smaller mobs

What is genetic gain?

When to wean?

It's not what you do, it’s how you do it

Lamb rearing tips

Breeding for higher lamb survival

The biology of fleece weight

Lessons from therapy

Do we have more in common than not?

Who are they? And why should they anyway?

Encouraging new entrants in agriculture

Where should research dollars be spent?

Have we hit peak science or peak belief?

Lamb classing at Glenthorne Station

Breeding for improved foot health

Successful weaning practices with Rob Bell

‍Breeding Insights From Andrew Bendall

The Genetics Behind Angus Cattle with Tom Gubbins

Managing drench resistance in sheep with Ginny Dodunski

Maximising IMF in your livestock with Charlotte Westwood

Ken Solly: 34 Minutes That Every Farmer Needs to Hear

How to correctly vaccinate your livestock with MSD

‍Maximising IMF in your livestock with Charlotte Westwood