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DIGGING DEEPER - AG CHATS WITH AL

DIGGING DEEPER - Better Feeding, Better Profit: A Rumenate Approach with Jess Revell

27 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, host Alister Micallef discusses livestock nutrition with Jess Revell, an independent livestock nutritionist and founder of Rumenate Livestock Services.Jess shares her journey from growing up in a shearing shed in Tasmania to establishing her career in sheep nutrition. The focus is on the nutrition and health of sheep in containment and feedlot systems, covering practical insights into designing effective containment systems, managing feed rations, and ensuring optimal animal health. Topics include induction onto grain, water quality, cost of gain calculations, maintaining consistent growth rates, and adapting to seasonal changes. Jess also highlights the importance of pen design and water quality, as well as new market trends like reducing antibiotics in feed and using essential oils for enteric health. The episode concludes with Jess discussing the balance between hard work and family life, emphasising the need to slow down and enjoy moments with loved ones.

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