Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams.  On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by two industry experts to discuss the beef industry. It’s a lively discussion covering many topics, including: replacement strategies, where the market is it at just now, sustainability and the future of the Scottish herd.  

Gavin Hill is a Senior Beef Specialist with SAC Consulting and Robet Gilchrist is Chief Executive of the Aberdeen-Angus Society.  

Episode Timestamps  

02.30 Cattle replacement strategies  

10.03 Where should the end price be? 

13.26 Changing eating behaviours and changes in the industry 

17.05 Future of the Scottish herd  

27.45 Cow of the future  

43.08 Matching the sire  

50.07 What will the Scottish beef industry look like in the next 10-20 years  

Resources    

Livestock resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service 

Cattle resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service | FAS 

Sustainable Beef Systems | Helping farmers in Scotland  

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