Missed our Genomics in beef production webinar? You can now watch it on The Hub. @Fergenetics and @eckersontour discuss using gBVs for heifer selection, the economics of genomic testing, and insights from the MLA PDS project. https://t.co/Z4Nx1duaEi

@meatlivestock Be sure to join us this evening (Monday, 15 December) for our next Hub LIVE event! Ferg and Phoebe will be tackling genomics in beef production and sharing more about the PDS project. You can register for free here: https://t.co/gnWicraFyY.

And, with our new @meatlivestock PDS project underway, we’re looking forward to working with producers to expand what is known about using genomic data to guide retention and mating decisions in commercial herds.

Read the article here: https://t.co/qhWUVGiyQK.

Is a $40 genomic test worth the investment for commercial beef heifers? Phoebe’s new article looks at the value of combining genomics with visual assessment to guide better retention decisions and lift lifetime productivity in your herd.

What limits ewe productivity in sheep systems? This week on the podcast, Tara Dwyer discusses Headwaters genetics with @Fergenetics, as well as her Kellogg report and why individual ewe management will be one of the next major productivity levers for the industry. #HeadShepherd

The Head Shepherd TwentySix2000 campaign is up and running (literally). Take up the 2000km challenge by joining the Strava club https://t.co/qybnoQLrd5 or save your legs and support our cause https://t.co/cNvhaEd9s8

Gus Rose joins @Fergenetics on the podcast this week to discuss the recent results of the 'Genetics of foot health in Merinos' project. Tune in to hear about heritability estimates, which foot structure traits correlate with footrot, and how you can get involved with the project.

Thinking about which heifers to keep as replacements? Join us for our free webinar on using genomic breeding values to make better decisions in your beef operation. Register for FREE on The Hub: https://t.co/xrbvzJXT0M

This week on the podcast, @Fergenetics and @4FlocksSake discuss how farmers can increase profits by shifting from reactive to proactive management. From genetics to scanning to worms and everything in between, two self-proclaimed sheep fanatics chat everything sheep.

If you missed our webinar "Genetics of Foot Health in Merinos," featuring @amy_lockwood_ and Gus Rose discussing the latest updates on the foot health project, it's now available to watch on The Hub. https://t.co/I2rlu6JycU #webinar #footrot #sheephealth #livestockgenetics

For breeders looking to incorporate tail length into their breeding objective, our neXtBV tool is available to help you generate within-flock breeding values: https://t.co/wf14pGNbTT.

Looking to reduce tail length in your flock? Emma Pettigrew’s new article discusses the genetics of tail length, breech cover and dag in sheep. Check out the article here: https://t.co/7b0Sm4jd8f.

What do tail length genetics and semen quality have in common? Not much - but our guest on the podcast this week, @HodgeJMarnie from Sheep Genetics, has researched both. Tune in to hear why centimetre measurements matter for tail length, why ram fertility is so complex and more.

Great to have the whole team ‘together’ - NZ team in person and Oz team virtually. WA crew not out of bed when this photo was taken. Running a business across 4 time zones keeps it interesting @neXtgenAgri

This project is funded by @WoolInnovation, @AnimalHealthAUS and collaborating Merino breeders, and is being conducted by @MurdochUni and neXtgen Agri in collaboration with @AGBU_GENE and @SheepMetriX.

Register here: https://t.co/WbYDQpScmM.

A reminder to join us for the 'Genetics of foot health in Merinos' webinar on Monday! 📍Live on the neXtgen Agri Hub 🗓️ Monday, 24 November 2025 🕔 5pm AET

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 Register now to hear an update on the ‘Genetics of foot health in Merinos’ project MON, 24 NOV 2025 5:00 PM AEDT The health of sheep feet is a significant issue in the Australian sheep industry, especially Merinos in higher rainfall zones and in

This week on the podcast, @Fergenetics chats with @severnangus about growing more grass and turning it into kilograms through simple rotations, tight feed management and practical system design. Plus accelerated lambing, confinement feeding, maternal efficiency cows and more.