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Optimizing Feed and Nutrition for Enhanced Livestock Performance and Health

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Optimizing Feed and Nutrition for Enhanced Livestock Performance and Health

with Wayne Bradshaw

Livestock Community

16.29 min

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Livestock Community Podcast. Join us as Wayne Bradshaw, Sales and Managing Director for Jefo Australia, dives deep into feed optimization, balanced diets, cost-effective feed ingredients, and the latest innovations in Australian animal nutrition. From fiber’s role in digestion to precision feeding and sustainable alternatives, discover what every farmer needs to know for healthier, more productive livestock! Enjoy! 

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Our guest - Wayne Bradshaw

Wayne Bradshaw has worked in the Australian livestock industry for over 45 years, covering all aspects of the livestock supply chain. He started as a livestock auctioneer and buyer, then as a state sales manager selling livestock vaccines, eventually progressing to deputy national sales manager. Wayne later worked in the swine research community and continued his career in animal nutrition, working for a subsidiary of Australia’s largest livestock feed manufacturer. 

Wayne launched Jefo Australia in February 2005 and has grown the business with passion for the Jefo solutions. Throughout his career, Wayne has completed various business, sales, and management courses. His goal has always been to provide the most cost-effective solutions available, accompanied by the best possible customer service. Wayne is currently Sales and Managing Director for Jefo Australia, providing technical and sales support to other key Jefo markets worldwide.

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Timestamps

(00:17) – Importance of feed optimization in livestock production
(00:55) – Components of a balanced diet for livestock
(01:50) – Nutritional requirements for different life stages and production goals in livestock
(02:36) – Feed quality and influencing factors
(03:43) – Determining nutritional needs across livestock species
(04:37) – Evaluating cost-effectiveness of feed ingredients
(05:37) – Impact of water quality and availability on feed efficiency and animal health
(06:32) – Role of fiber in livestock diets and its effect on digestion
(07:10) – Understanding and measuring feed conversion ratio (FCR)
(8:00) – Influence of climate and environmental conditions on Australian feed and nutrition strategies
(09:02) – Advances in feed technology in Australia
(10:19) – Role of feed additives and supplements in livestock diets
(13:16) – Benefits and challenges of using alternative feed ingredients
(14:20) – Role of precision feeding in nutrition optimization