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- 3 weeks ago58 min
Episode 19: Tom Bird talking about his high input, high output system and being FW Sheep Farmer of the Year
Tom Bird farms with his dad in south Derbyshire. They run sheep and also have combinable crops. He is the current Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year and also involved in the OptiEwe programme with Liz and Nerys. He talks through his system of indoor lambing mule ewes and the use of creep to get the lambs away as soon as possible to balance labour requirements on the mixed farm. Links mentioned: To enter or nominate people for the award, go to https://www.fwi.co.uk/sp/events/farmers...
- Mar 9, 202653 min
Episode 18: PROFESSOR Jennifer Duncan talking about joint ill and its prevention and treatment
Jennifer Duncan is a Professor of Sheep Health and Welfare at University of Liverpool. She has been involved with a recent project exploring joint ill in young lambs in more details, and this podcast covers the main findings of that project. We also touch on her interests on Schmallenberg virus and contagious ovine digital dermatitis. She teaches vet students animal welfare and sheep veterinary medicine. Her research focuses on sheep lameness, neonatal lamb diseases and sheep welfare. S...
- Feb 16, 20261h 6m
Episode 17: Anna and Ian Wilson talking about using technology to improve sheep performance
Anna and Ian Wilson are mixed farmers (sheep and combinable crops) from North Yorkshire, and Anna also works for the National Sheep Association. They talk about their experience of using No Bacz Navel as part of the trial we spoke to Fiona Lovatt about on episode 4. They also use it when tagging newborn lambs. We also catch up on the work as part of the AHDB-funded Challenge Sheep project and how they are using data to help them make better decisions. This episode has been sponsored by ...
- Jan 16, 20261h 0m
Episode 16: Kate Phillips and the impact she has had on the sheep industry
Kate Phillips is an independent sheep consultant. She previously worked at ADAS for 30 years. She continues to be heavily involved in research within the sheep sector. She is renowned for her pragmatic approach. We talk through various projects (see links below) and also the role that Kate played in developing both Liz and Nerys' knowledge and skills. Links mentioned: Sheep Breeding UK | Low Carbon Lamb | Low Methane Sheep https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/reduc...
- Dec 27, 202531 min
Episode 15: Christmas special with the East of England Agricultural Society
This special episode features an experimental recording at the East of England Agricultural Society's Scholars Day. Both Liz and Nerys are scholars and were invited to join the training day. The recording features other scholars, and was done on a roaming mic in the bar, so forgive the slightly interesting audio. See here for more information on the Scholars Programme. The next application deadline is the 22nd of February 2026 and is available to people living in Cambridgeshire, Be...
- Dec 20, 202558 min
Episode 14: Q&A at Christmas
Join Liz and Nerys for a catch-up before Christmas and our first Q&A. We almost talk about books more than sheep in this one. The guest format will be back in January. Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS. Podcast Disclaimer: The views and information shared in this podcast are for general guidance only and do not constitute professional advice. The Sheep Geeks make n...
- Nov 18, 20251h 18m
Episode 13: Talking to Richard Stanbury about his farming business and the importance of finding your support network
Richard Stanbury is a fourth generation beef and sheep farmer from near the edge of Exmoor in Devon. He has changed his system towards a high grass and forge system, with a focus on reducing inputs and maxmising profit. He has moved towards Easycare ewes. He is working with Nerys of the ParaSight project, so they talk about his plans to make sure he is using his data effective and the technology is helping him make decisions rather than taking up time and patience Links mentioned: Link to the...
- Oct 19, 202554 min
Episode 12: Talking to Matt Harding about producing rams off forage and the importance of being nosy
Matt Harding is a third generation ram breeder based in Warwickshire. He has changed from a higher input ram breeding approach to selling shearlings who have been raised on grass and forage. He breeds Suffolk rams, and also breeds rams for Innovis. Links mentioned: Link to Bentley Suffolks Link to Innovis Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS. Podcast Disclaime...
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About The Sheep Geeks
Nerys Wright is an independent sheep consultant who loves talking about parasites and body condition score.Liz Genever is an independent sheep consultant who loves talking about grass, forage and soil, and body condition score.Together they are the sheep geeks. This podcast series launched October 2024. Liz and Nerys will be interviewing a range of sheep farmers, consultants, vets and academics from the UK and any other countries who have sheep.
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