Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming

Western Local Land Services

Pastoral Poddy – your go-to podcast for managing the rangelands of Western NSW. Real-world stories, expert insights and the latest research from farmers and grazing specialists, covering sheep, goats and extensive pastoral systems in arid and semi-arid country. Whether you're tackling grazing pressure, rangeland rehabilitation or livestock productivity, each episode brings practical takeaways tailored for the pastoral industry. Listen to 'Pastoral Poddy' on your usual podcast platform, hit subscribe and share with a mate Produced by the Grow Love Project for NSW Western LLS Australia

  1. Going Ahead with Goats Episode 13 - Meat Science and meeting customer needs with Prof. Pete McGilchrist

    FEB 4

    Going Ahead with Goats Episode 13 - Meat Science and meeting customer needs with Prof. Pete McGilchrist

    In this episode, host Kieran Smith from Western Local Land Services talks with Professor Pete McGilchrist from the University of New England about recent insights from the world’s largest goat meat science research project conducted in NSW. They discuss the challenges and opportunities within the goat meat industry, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting meat quality and what can be learned from the lamb and beef meat industries. Professor McGilchrist provides actionable insights on how farmers can improve the quality of their goat meat and some simple changes that the supply chain can also implement to transform the perception of goat meat both locally and globally.  The episode also touches on the importance of reducing stress in animals pre-slaughter, the impact of diet and genetics on meat quality, and the potential for market differentiation based on meat traits. (00:00) Intro to High Production Costs in Red Meat (05:48) Public Perception of Red Meat (10:06) Factors Influencing Meat Quality (16:31) Impact of Stress and Handling on Meat Quality (20:39) Challenges in the Livestock Selling System (24:05) Introduction to the Goat Meat Science Trial (29:19) Findings from the Goat Meat Science Trial (38:10) Choosing the Right Animals Within Breeds (42:07) Improving Meat Tenderness Through Aging (45:53) Genetic Selection for Better Production (50:07) Flavor Profiles and Consumer Perception (53:06) Future Research and Industry Improvements (01:02:05) Predictions for the Goat Industry's Future For more information: Follow Dr. Pete McGilchrist on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/peter-mcgilchrist-71a8ba285/ Going Ahead with Goats Project - lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project KIDPLAN - sheepgenetics.org.au/resources/kidplan/ For a transcript of this episode:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l3e986t7J-Qjr-BIE7XtTb3hqQAOXmhxiJlOWfRnlec/edit?usp=drive_link This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

    1h 13m
  2. Goat Series: Ep 11 - Worm control in goats - With Kathryn Dawson

    02/16/2025

    Goat Series: Ep 11 - Worm control in goats - With Kathryn Dawson

    In this episode of the Going Ahead with Goats podcast series, host Kieran Smith chats with Kathryn Dawson, a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, about the impact of gastrointestinal nematodes (worms) on goat health and productivity. Kathryn shares her research on worm prevalence across different goat production systems in Queensland and New South Wales, the challenges of drench resistance, and sustainable parasite control strategies. She also covers worm-related production losses, the differences between sheep and goat worm burdens, and effective testing methods. This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on parasite management and biosecurity for goat producers. If you are interested in getting involved with the gastrointestinal worm surveillance project in Western NSW, get in touch with Western Local Land Services via 1300 795 299 or admin.western@lls.nsw.gov.au. Thank you to our guest featured in this episode: Kathryn Dawson For more information: Going ahead with goats Project - Local Land Services - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project WormBoss Worm Control Program for Goats - Rangelands - WormBoss - https://wormboss.com.au/goatsrangelands/#:~:text=This%20is%20an%20up-to-date%2C%20integrated%20regional%20worm%20control,for%20goats%20in%20the%20Rangelands%20regions%20of%20Australia. Drench groups and actives - https://tools.wormboss.com.au/sheep-goats/tests-tools/management-tools/drenches/drench-groups-and-actives.php For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11QRTme3XtB7F5-H7QW5cN4EFMcUrVFAo/view?usp=sharing  This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

    52 min

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Pastoral Poddy – your go-to podcast for managing the rangelands of Western NSW. Real-world stories, expert insights and the latest research from farmers and grazing specialists, covering sheep, goats and extensive pastoral systems in arid and semi-arid country. Whether you're tackling grazing pressure, rangeland rehabilitation or livestock productivity, each episode brings practical takeaways tailored for the pastoral industry. Listen to 'Pastoral Poddy' on your usual podcast platform, hit subscribe and share with a mate Produced by the Grow Love Project for NSW Western LLS Australia