The Sheep Geeks
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 from the UK and any other countries who have sheep.
The Sheep Geeks
Episode 9: Talking to Kevin Harrison about getting ready for change, saxophones and sheep
Kevin Harrison is a farm manager on a sheep and arable farm near Bath. He spends time representing the UK sheep industry through the positions of Policy and Technical Chairman for the National Sheep Association (NSA), and Chairman of SCOPS - Sustainable Control of Parasite in Sheep. He is also a member of the Register of Sheep Advisers, and has been seen helping Jeremy on Clarkson's Farm! He is not a bad sax player either, and plays with the Harlem Rhythm Cats.
We talk about how he has been changing the flock from an intensive mule based system to a outdoor lambing system with Exlanas.
Links mentioned:
-https://www.scops.org.uk/
- https://www.facebook.com/harlemrhythmcats/?locale=en_GB
- https://www.eastofengland.org.uk/scholars/
Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC.
Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS.
Podcast Disclaimer:
The views and information shared in this podcast are for general guidance only and do not constitute professional advice. The Sheep Geeks make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content. Always consult your own vet or advisor before making changes to your animal health or farm management practices. Any reliance on the information is at your own risk. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sheep Geeks.