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Melissa Pagett: Sheep breeding, the importance of youth involvement in the industry, best practices for buying rams

Melissa Pagett: Sheep breeding, the importance of youth involvement in the industry, best practices for buying rams

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In this episode of the Farms Advice Podcast, Jack Cresswell speaks with Mel Padgett from the Dorper Sheep Society about the sheep industry, focusing on Dorpers and White Dorpers. They discuss Mel's journey in sheep breeding, the importance of youth involvement in the industry, best practices for buying rams, the impact of brucellosis, and the role of hobby farmers in biosecurity. They also touch on the significance of data collection in breeding, consumer demand for protein, and the profitability of Dorper sheep.


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