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Head Shepherd

Head Shepherd

De: Mark Ferguson
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Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri brings you the latest in livestock, genetics, innovation and technology. We focus on sheep and beef farming in Australia and New Zealand, and the people doing great things in those industries. To learn more about neXtgen Agri, visit www.nextgenagri.com.

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  • The past, present and future of sheep genomics in New Zealand with John McEwan
    Aug 17 2025

    If you want to know about sheep genetics in New Zealand, our guest this week, John McEwan, is the person to ask. John has been involved with genomics “since before genomics was a thing.”

    From discovering key reproductive genes and rolling out DNA parentage, to the sequencing of the sheep genome and the industry adoption of genomic selection, John takes us through the milestones that have shaped New Zealand sheep breeding.

    Tune in today to hear where we're heading next.



    Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.

    Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.

    Check out Heiniger's product range HERE
    Check out the MSD range HERE
    Check out Allflex products HERE

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    46 m
  • Breeding a multi-dimensional, modern Merino at Willera with Simon Coutts
    Aug 10 2025

    When you think of a "Modern Merino", what comes to mind? For our guest this week, Willera Merino stud principal Simon Coutts, it means a sheep that works for your business, regardless of the weather or market conditions.

    Simon explains Willara's breeding philosophy, which focuses on developing a "modern Merino" that is multi-dimensional and provides multiple income streams from high-value wool, prime lamb, capital stock, and mutton.

    Simon and Ferg chat about the three Willera properties and how they work together, as well as the genetic progress they have made by mating ewe lambs and ram lambs.

    A great insight into a very forward-thinking breeding programme.


    Willera are having their 2025 ram sale on Friday 29th August

    ”Wadalla” 1072 Old Boort Rd, Bears Lagoon 3517



    Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.

    Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.

    Check out Heiniger's product range HERE
    Check out the MSD range HERE
    Check out Allflex products HERE

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    37 m
  • Inside Headwaters Genetics with Simon Saunders
    Aug 3 2025

    Simon Saunders is one of the original farmers behind Headwaters and runs the elite ewe flock at his farm, Stag Valley. In this episode, he discusses how the breeding program has evolved, what it takes to deliver consistency at scale, and the future of the Lumina lamb programme.

    If you're wondering how to extract more value from your sheep operation or thinking about speciality lamb production, then this episode is not one to miss!


    Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.

    Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.

    Check out Heiniger's product range HERE
    Check out the MSD range HERE
    Check out Allflex products HERE

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    29 m
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