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Volume 1 - The first 999 episodes featuring the best new music by Female Indie Artists and Female-Fronted Bands in all genres hand-picked by Bree Noble. Women of Substance Radio has provided a platform for female Indie talent since 2007 and was transitioned into a Podcast in 2014. Each show features 10 - 15 songs and Host Beth Matthew provides interesting tidbits about the artists.
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Samantha Wan was raised in Sydney's west but now farm's Merino wool sheep in Victoria's west. By day she is a wool broker for Elders and is also developing her own brand of wool clothing - a definite wool champion! In this episode we explore Samantha's: Wool Growing Process Wool Quality &…
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Why is there so much conflicting advice with sheep?
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! You ask 10 people for their advice on a sheep matter and you get 100 different answers! Hey it's sheep math! But why are there so many conflicting suggestions advice and ideas when it comes to sheeping? In this episode we explore some of the reasons for this as well as offer some tools to…
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Put a ring on it! What you need to know before you decide to breed rams
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! If you are new to sheep breeding you might tempted to breed rams from day 1. In this episode we explore all the things you need to know, do and get organised before you breed rams on your farm. Otherwise just put a ring on it! #sheep #sheepeducation #wiltshirehornsheep #farmingsheep #rams…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What do you were for farming/sheeping and what do you wear for lambing? Here are my picks! Happy sheep clothing shopping! https://www.hardyakka.com/au https://rbsellars.com.au/collections/womens-workshirts https://rbsellars.com.au/collections/workshirts https://www.workwearhub.com.au/prod…
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Turning sheepbreeding on its head with Jake Wolki from Wolki Farm
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Imagine sheepbreeding reimagined? That's what Jake Wolki, a farmer and producer from Albury NSW is doing? He never wanted sheep on his farm and now they are his favourite and most valuable source of revenue in his business. Jake never takes his rams out, wants to breed all year round and …
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We know how amazing sheep vision is and how well adapted their eyes are but what about colour? Can they see colour and if so what ones? All is revealed in this rather colourful episode! Links: https://sheepcaretaker.com/sheep-vision/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aL2KSW3eOhDeN1MexfnAK?si…
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Neighbours and biosecurity risks with sheep
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What if my neighbour doesn't manage their sheep like I do, are my sheep at risk of worms or disease? In this episode we explore the risks and realities and if we can do anything as preventative measures to reduce biosecurity risk that neighbouring sheep present. Link: https://www.lls.nsw.…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It was a snake bite! A common explanation for sudden death in sheep in Australia. What else causes sudden death in sheep and what can we do to prevent sudden death in our flocks. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporter…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! One of my most passionate topics, there are so many benefits to breeding and keeping your ewe lambs. In this episode we explore all the benefits that you can get and the reasons to explore a self replacing flock with extreme benefits! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Why do sheep have horns and some don't? What is the function of the horn and might it have an impact when we poll sheep? Let's talk all things sheep horns!! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.bu…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Do you see snot in your sheep? Nasal discharge can be worrying for us shepherds and there are a few reasons for nasal discharge. In this episode we explore what it is and what might cause it. Some links https://www.farmhealthonline.com/disease-management/sheep-diseases/cobalt-deficiency-i…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Foxes prey on animals and kill lambs, they seem to enjoy the head and organs! In this episode we explore strategies and tools and I introduce a new member of the farm who I hope will help with the fight against the fox! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up …
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Selling means educating! Exploring new sales strategies for lamb
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I've been exploring some new opportunities for selling lamb meat recently and what do you know - we need to educate customers and think differently ourselves to make it work! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters ta…
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Sheep balancing act and getting ready for joining
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Sheep framing is always a balancing act and getting ready for joining is no different. What do you need to balance and get right with your rams and ewes before joining - in this episode we explore this along with the other challenges we need to balance with sheep farming and breeding. Sup…
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Winter sheep farming in Ireland - what I learned!
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Back to the mother country (Ireland) and what do you do but farm! Here is what I picked up on my travels! Enjoy listening. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new…
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Can sheep save you? Meet Deb Holmquist - a shepherdess beaten but never broken
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Head here to purchase Deb's book: Website: www.debholmquist.com or to Amazon Debut Author DEBBY JO HOLMQUIST Launches Captivating, Jaw Dropping Memoir, “A SHEPHERDESS BEATEN BUT NEVER BROKEN: A True Story of Resilience, Triumph, and Overcoming Adversity with Grace” Paris, IL—On January 16…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Homosexual behavior in sheep has been well documented and studied. The domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is the only species of mammal except for humans which exhibits exclusive homosexual behaviour. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3008-homosexuality-is-biological-suggests-gay-sheep-stud…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What are my sheep telling me through their body? What parts of the body communicate the most when it comes to sheep/ Links: https://amazinganimalminds.com/how-can-you-tell-your-sheep-is-happy/ https://www.msdvetmanual.com/behavior/normal-social-behavior-and-behavioral-problems-of-domestic…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Whether you are a novice or a pro with tagging sheep you always are thinking about a better way to do it. How can I make the tags easier to read? How can I reduce stress and pain on my animal? The basics For sheep the only tag necessary is an NLIS tag. This is usually the smaller tag and …
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How to speak sheep! What are my sheep trying to tell me?
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever wondered what sheep are saying to each other or to you?? Let's talk sheep!! Research links: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159121000514 https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.703514 Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? …
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One health for the win with Jessi Hekmati
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever heard of One Health? You might not have, but, you do know about Q fever! In this piece Jessi Hekmati an international specialist on the topic explains how they connect. What is One Health? One Health is the collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness we share with o…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Every had mismatched twins? Want to know what causes it and how to prevent it - have a listen in and enjoy! https://farmnews.co.nz/2012/12/02/more-than-one-cause-of-mismatched-lambs/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep suppo…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! All animals have their own limit/load to how much heat they can tolerate. This is important for normal body functions in sheep as their internal temperature to be maintained within a narrow range. In this episode we explore what is heat stress, how to identify it and hot to treat, manage …
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The principles of ‘fit to load’ are to be used at any time the animal is being transported by road or rail. For more information, please visit https://www.mla.com.au/fittoload where the full guide by MLA can be downloaded/printed for future use. This article has been adapted from the MLA …
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever get the feeling that you should read the instructions!?? In this episode we explore what could and did go wrong when i didn't stop and read the label. Good advice for us all! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporte…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It's about time that I focused on my own sheep!~ So to celebrate 175 episodes of The Sheep Show Podcast here is a special episode on Wiltshire Horn sheep - enjoy! https://www.wiltshirehorn.org.uk/breed/ https://wiltshirehornaustralia.com.au/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us som…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I used the heatwave milk warmer this year to feed my bottle babies. It is distributed in Australia through Shearwell and is a Pyon product from the UK. Here is what I thought! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters t…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What cool opportunity to explore shearing with none other than the famous Chloe! Want to know when to shear, what you need to shear sheep and what breeds are easier to shear - check this episode out! In this episode we explore: How did Chloe become a shearer? How many sheep does she shear…
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Milking sheep on your homestead with Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Rachel is a power house of knowledge and energy! Not only has she and her husband Kyle set up a sheep milking operation she has written a book about it! Enjoy this episode whether you want to milk your sheep or not! Check out what Rachel is up to on her insta handle @whoopsydaisyfarm And …
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Patience is a virtue and in this episode we explore how patient we might need to be when breeding maiden ewes - lots of lessons here for me! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! More tales and tails of lambing on the farm, including challenges and surprises with lambing maidens. Enjoy! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supporters/new…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The highs and lows, lessons and experiments from this year's lambing so far! Get ready for some very gory insights! The sheep magazine in digital copy: https://assba.com.au/Main.asp?_=Muster&D=/edit/Muster/&W=F&X=R To subscribe to the sheep magazine follow the link below: https://assba.co…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Where do hair sheep come from? Are they are fad? What are their features and advantages and what breeds are there? Enjoy this journey into the amazing world of hair sheep breeds! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporter…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What are dual purpose sheep breeds? How many are in this category and how do they vary country by country. Learn all about dual purpose sheep breeds in this episode! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https…
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Wool sheep breeds of the world - long and fine wool breeds
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I love wool! Who knew there were so many breeds that offer us such a brilliant resource. Enjoy learning about the variety of wool sheep breeds that we have, where they come from and what qualities of wool they have. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for …
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! In this episode we explore sheep that are primarily raised and valued for their meat production. These individual types of meat sheep are selected and bred for their ability to gain weight rapidly. Each lamb produces a lean, muscular high-yield carcass which is desirable for the cook, the…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Disclaimer - history was not my best subject at school! Nevertheless here is my attempt at a short history of sheep! https://www.britannica.com/animal/mouflon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our…
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What is a maternal sheep breeding system?
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Following on from the episode on terminal sheep systems in this episode we explore the pros and cons of the maternal production system when breeding sheep. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buz…
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What is a terminal sheep breeding system?
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A terminal sire is typically used in a commercial breeding program. This is a breeding program where the offspring of the sire will generally be slaughtered for meat. As a rule, a terminal sire’s primary use is to produce good quality market animals. Terminal sires are used but they are r…
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Market and sell your sheep with Youchoose
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever dreamed of an easy, hassle free place to market and sell your sheep - well such a place now exists in Australia now but soon to come to a country near you! Youchoose's mission is to create a simple and easy-to-use directory with practical features. A transparent and collaborative net…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Sheep are prey animals and prey animals have a flight zone. The flight zone of an animal is the area surrounding an animal that if encroached upon by a potential predator or threat, including humans, will cause alarm and escape behavior. We can use this to manage, move or muster sheep in …
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Scanning sheep two ways - muscle and pregnancy scanning 2024
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is sheep scanning, why do it and what do I use the data for? I've been scanning sheep two ways this week - here is why i do it! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/954910/supp…
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Siblings talking sheep - Ireland v Australia shepherding
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What are the differences and similarities with farming sheep in Australia and Ireland? In this episode we chat again with Andrew, my brother about his time in Australia and what he has noticed while being on several sheep enterprises while here. Support the show Want more! Want to show us…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! A bittersweet time for me in Ireland over the last 5 weeks. Here are all the tips and unusual strategies we used while lambing in Ireland with my brother. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://www.buzz…
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Focus on Forelimbs with Matt Hill - Sheep shoulders everything you need to know
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Focus on Forelimbs Forelimbs, front legs or shoulders in a sheep actually hold up to 60 per cent of the weight of a sheep! I chatted with Matt Hill from Aurora Park Hampshire Downs and Border Leicester stud recently to explore all things fore in sheep! How important are shoulders? Matt re…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! We will all have to deal with the death of a sheep maybe from natural causes like old age or you may even need to euthanise an animal. What are the options so you treat the animal in a moral and ethical way at the end of their life. What do you do with their body. In this episode we explo…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! So what is the natural grazing behaviour of sheep and how does it compare to a goat or cow. When should my sheep be feeding/eating and for how long? No doubt there are all thoughts you have had while ruminating on your sheep! Well in this episode I explore my own observations and research…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Can a single born ram produce twins? Who makes that biggest difference the ewe or the ram? In the episode we explore who is more important in the twinning game! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters tab ! https://ww…
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How to reduce the worm burden on your farm
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Did you know that 95% of parasites are on pasture and only about 5% are within the sheep. This means parasite larvae numbers present in the pasture are an important factor to consider for worm management. So how do you manage worms on your farm and in your fields, we explore several appro…
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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Want to know what drench to use and when to drench, this episode will help you explore the different types of drenches and understand more about when to use drenches on your sheep. Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep support…
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