# "Mum's not angry, just disappointed" - Prof Wayne Pitchford on breeder herd productivity

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Podcast: [The Prosperous Farmer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-prosperous-farmer-5502942)
Published: 2025-04-17T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mackillopgroup.com.au/the-prosperous-farmer
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Prof. Wayne Pitchford explains that the losses that occur in maternal productivity in southern beef herds often aren't disastrous, but there is still plenty of room for the 'one-percenters' to be addressed, making breeder herds as efficient as possible. He steps through the reproductive cycle and the losses that may occur in each. Through strategies relating to joining weight - and weight gained during joining - calving time and bull genetics, productivity and profitability opportunities can be realised. Related podcast: Benchmarking Beef with Michael Cobiac and Elke Hocking

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