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Parasites
Joint Ill
Schmallenberg
Scholars Programme
Derbyshire
Bluetongue
Bryce Mackellar
Contagious Ovian Digital Dermatitis (COD)
Breed For Change
Lambing
Out-Of-Season Lambing
Kevin Harrison
Optiewe
Regenerative Agriculture
Profitability In Agriculture
Mastitis
Methane Emissions
No Bacz
Staffordshire
Polled Dorset Sheep

Nerys Wright is an independent sheep consultant who loves talking about parasites and body condition score.Liz Genever is an independent sheep consultant who loves talking about grass, forage and soil, and body condition score.Together they are the sheep geeks. This podcast series launched October 2024. Liz and Nerys will be interviewing a range of sheep farmers, consultants, vets and academics fr... more

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Nerys and Liz talk with Dave Rendle, who is an equine vet by training but a sheep farmer by desire. He talks through his system of Dorsets lambing in September and October, and again in January, and how being near Exmoor challenges this system.

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Nerys and Liz talk with Bryce MacKellar, a sheep and arable farmer from Staffordshire. Bryce has Lleyn ewes and talks through his breeding plans and culling approaches, and how he is already planning the succession for the next generation. 

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Nerys and Liz catch up with Amy about how this year in farming has challenged a lot of farmers' mental health and approaches to use to check in with people and ourselves. It is a bit sweary, so please don't listen with sensitive ears nearby. 

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Nerys and Liz talks to Jonathan who is a vet working in the Bluetongue outbreak in Devon. He shares his experiences and provide background to the virus. We also talk about next steps for farmers this autumn as we try and prevent it affecting next yea... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Rendle
Equine vet and sheep farmer with a flock of pedigree Polled Dorset ewes
Episode: Episode 25: Out-of-season lambing and weather watch with Dave Rendle
Bryce MacKellar
sheep and arable farmer from Staffordshire
Staffordshire farming operation (Charlie Estate tenancy)
Episode: Episode 24 - Catch up with Bryce MacKellar
Amy Hughes
Founder and director of EmpowerAg, focusing on people side of farming (conflict, communication, change management, succession)
EmpowerAg
Episode: Episode 23: "How to have a conversation" with Amy Hughes ****a bit sweary****
Jonathan Hobbs
Vet down in the South West, junior vice president of the Sheep Veterinary Society
North Park Veterinary Group
Episode: Episode 22: Trying to not scare people about bluetongue with Jonathan Hobbs
Tom Bird
Farms at Ferry Lane Farms, Derbyshire; Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year; OptiEwe participant
Ferry Lane Farms / Tesco Sustainable Lamb Group; OptiEwe
Episode: Episode 19: Tom Bird talking about his high input, high output system and being FW Sheep Farmer of the Year
Jennifer Duncan
Professor of sheep health, University of Liverpool Vet School
University of Liverpool
Episode: Episode 18: PROFESSOR Jennifer Duncan talking about joint ill and its prevention and treatment
Anna Wilson
Technical Communications Officer, National Sheep Association; farmer with Ian Wilson
NSA
Episode: Episode 17: Anna and Ian Wilson talking about using technology to improve sheep performance
Ian Wilson
Farmer, co-owner with Anna; Scops member and Challenge Sheep alum
NSA (via Scops)
Episode: Episode 17: Anna and Ian Wilson talking about using technology to improve sheep performance
Kate Phillips
Independent sheep consultant, formerly ADAS and Harper Adams University
Independent sheep consultant
Episode: Episode 16: Kate Phillips and the impact she has had on the sheep industry

Hosts

Nerys Wright
Host with focus on parasites and practical sheep farming insights; Independent sheep consultant
Liz Genever
Co-host focusing on grass, forage, soil, and body condition scoring; Independent sheep consultant

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great sheep chat! 🐑

    Really loving the episodes, especially hearing about research updates and the application of this on farm.

    Thanks so much for shouting about how great sheep work is!

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    5
    Emily C-W
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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The show is seen as approachable and informative, with a focus on real-world applications.

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Episode 25: Out-of-season lambing and weather watch with Dave Rendle
Q: So what particular traits are you interested in? Your performance recording, a range of them, but what are your sort of focused or priority areas at the minute?
Rendle is targeting higher lambing percentages, faster finishing and better carcass quality. He wants to improve prolificacy while producing lambs that finish quickly, and is interested in heavier carcasses that remain lean and tender.
Episode 25: Out-of-season lambing and weather watch with Dave Rendle
Q: Why did you go into Polled Dorsets? What was it about the out of season that you liked?
Rendle wanted a closed flock focused on health and welfare, a pedigree breed with room for improvement, and flexible lambing. He also values the Dorsets' maternal and terminal traits and the option to sell lambs through an early Dorset lamb scheme.
Episode 22: Trying to not scare people about bluetongue with Jonathan Hobbs
Q: What should a farmer do right now if they suspect bluetongue on their farm?
Treat as notifiable and contact the vet immediately; collect and ship appropriate samples with proper tagging and paperwork for Pirbright testing; avoid panicked reactions and instead follow official guidance, vaccinate where possible, and implement nursing and supportive care for affected animals.
Episode 22: Trying to not scare people about bluetongue with Jonathan Hobbs
Q: Why is this outbreak different from past years, and what does that mean for farmers?
The outbreak is more widespread and active than in previous years, with rapid viral replication in midges and a broader geographic spread; this means farmers should vaccinate proactively, monitor regional risk, and plan for vaccination ahead of the vector season to protect breeding stock and reduce losses in lambing and tupping.
Episode 24 - Catch up with Bryce MacKellar
Q: What are your breeding objectives and how do you select rams for your A, B, and C flocks?
He discusses prioritizing motherability, good eight-week weight, and suitability for lambing ease with balanced body condition scores and average or positive index for ease of fleshing.

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What is The Sheep Geeks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical sheep farming, parasite management, body condition scoring, grazing and forage strategies, and the economics of running sheep enterprises. Episodes blend field experiences with expert insights from vets, researchers, and industry consultants, often featuring data-driven on-farm trials, practical husbandry tips, and discussions of sustainability, profitability, and industry evolution. A notable strength is the hands-on, real-world approach—guests range from commercial farmers to academics—delivering actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to improve flock health, productivity, and farm economics. The format tends to mix technical how-tos with accessible storytelling, making it useful for growers, advisors, an... more

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3. Amy Hughes
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5. Tom Bird
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7. Anna Wilson
8. Ian Wilson

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