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Turning Grass Into Money - This Time With Cattle, With Joe Kerin

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Turning Grass Into Money - This Time With Cattle, With Joe Kerin
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Stocking Rate - With Mark Ferguson neXtgen Agri
Hear Nigel and Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri on how Merinos are changing the game. Today’s ewes can be run at higher stocking rates and bounce back in condition faster than ever, lifting lamb survival to over 86 percent.
Nigel explains that decades of measuring and culling have paid off, turning invisible traits into visible progress. From predicting weaning percentages at scanning to stacking the one percenters, he says the last five years have taught him more about breeding sheep than the previous forty.
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Technology - Gimmick or Game Changer?
No matter what industry you are in, science and technology have created the shortest road to success. Nothing could be truer than that of the livestock industry, which has a host of new technology that helps us to make decisions on time, ahead of time, all the time.
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Industry Start - With Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri
Hear Nigel and Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri share their views on what drives profit in sheep businesses.
Mark explains that fertility and fast growth are the fundamentals. Without lambs on the ground there is no cash flow, and if they are not growing quickly the whole system becomes costly through extra feed and labour.
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All rams will be penned and ready for inspection by 6:30am on both the Open Day and the Sale Day.

This year, online bidding will not be available; all bids must be placed in person at the property or via your agent. If you can’t make it on the Sale Day, please contact Nigel or Joe and we’ll organise for bids to be made on the day on your behalf.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

The auction will begin at 12:30pm on the Sale Day.
To avoid delays, we strongly encourage you to pre-register with the Selling Agents Bowyer and Livermore via email [email protected] as a buyer by 5pm on Wednesday 23rd September.

Our gates are always open and we welcome any enquiries that you may have or if you wish to arrange a private inspection prior to the Open Day or Sale Day.
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As breeders of contemporary Poll Merino and Wagyu cattle, we strive to be at the forefront of the industry and have established ourselves as industry leaders and influencers of livestock production, management systems and decision making practices.

We understand that our success is intertwined with the success of our clients, and we aim to build strong, supportive relationships with both our clients and our community.

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We focus on fast turnover for our sheep and cattle to maximise profitability for our clients. Our breeding programs ensure rapid growth and early maturity, allowing us to bring products to the market quickly. By using advanced genetics and innovative practices, we produce high-performing livestock that surpasses industry standards.
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We prioritise early reproduction in our seedstock business to maximise productivity and profitability. Our breeding programs are designed to ensure that both our Poll Merino sheep and Wagyu cattle reach reproductive maturity quickly. By focusing on genetic selection and optimal breeding practices, we achieve high weaning percentages and optimal early growth patterns. This approach not only accelerates the breeding cycle but also enhances the overall performance and quality of our livestock, ensuring that our clients can benefit from increased yields and faster returns on their investments.
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We are dedicated to reducing labour costs across our enterprise through efficient management practices for both our animals and people. By selecting traits that promote easy handling and low maintenance in our Poll Merino sheep and Wagyu cattle, we ensure that our livestock are manageable and productive with minimal labour input. Our focus on streamlined farming systems allows us to optimise productivity while minimising the need for extensive manual intervention. This approach not only lowers operational costs but also enhances the overall efficiency and sustainability of our operation.
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We believe in full transparency and won’t shy away from sharing both our successes and failures to help others make informed decisions. By openly discussing our experiences, we hope to provide valuable insights that other producers can add to their farming business’s toolbox. This approach is about continuous learning and improvement, so our clients can turn challenges into opportunities. Our commitment to knowledge sharing ensures that our community benefits from our experiences, driving better decision-making and growth in their own business.
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ToolBox Podcasts Joe-Head-Shepherd

Turning Grass Into Money - This Time With Cattle, With Joe Kerin

What does a cow actually cost to run?

At Kerin Ag, every kilogram of utilisable feed has a value attached to it. That allows Joe Kerin and the team to measure whether an animal is genuinely paying its way.

In this episode, Joe joins Mark to discuss how putting a dollar value on each kilogram of grass they grow led them to choose Wagyu over Angus. As any Kerin would, Joe has done the numbers and compared Wagyu cows with larger recipient cows, based on the weaning weight of their calves relative to the kg of dry matter consumed by the cows. And, as predicted, the moderate-sized cow is far more efficient than the larger Angus X recipients.

Joe also discusses the role of genomics in Wagyu breeding. As they are a breed with a very narrow gene pool and are bred for carcass-related attributes, genomics is incredibly important, and Joe utilises it to its fullest.

Tune in to learn how to turn grass into money- this time with cattle.
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