Dry conditions can challenge even the most experienced livestock producers, but smart strategies like containment feeding offer a path to preserving your feed base, maintaining livestock condition, and boosting productivity.
In our latest MSF FarmTalk podcast, Sheep Solutions Principal Livestock Consultant Geoff Duddy shares decades of expertise on how to make containment feeding work for your operation. From designing simple and effective setups to understanding the cost-benefit analysis, Geoff walks us through:
✅ How to reduce feed costs by 15%
✅ The benefits of confinement for joining and finishing stock
✅ Practical tips for containment area design and labor efficiency
✅ Key health considerations to keep your stock thriving
Geoff also discusses tools like the NSW DPI Feed Cost Calculator and shares DIY ideas for building cost-effective hay racks and troughs.
Click on the links below for more Geoff Duddy Resources
LLS Feeding Sheep in Dry Times webinar 011123
WLLS Confinement Feeding webinar 011121 handout
DEECA Economics Oct 2024 handout pdf
Whether you’re a seasoned producer or new to confinement feeding, these resources will help you navigate dry times with confidence.
This podcast and blog post was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program.
