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Breeders Blueprint

by Kelvin Cochrane

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About the show

Breeders Blueprint is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of Australia's leading seedstock operations. Each episode features in-depth conversations with some of the country's most respected livestock breeders as we uncover the blueprint behind their success. We explore the breeding philosophies, genetic decisions, business strategies, family histories and management practices that have built some of Australia's most influential seedstock programs. From selecting sires and interpreting performance data to navigating changing markets and preparing for the next generation, our guests share the lessons they've learned, the challenges they've overcome and the decisions that continue to shape their herds and studs. Whether you're an established seedstock producer, commercial producer, agricultural student or simply passionate about livestock genetics, Breeders Blueprint delivers practical insights, honest conversations and inspiring stories from the people helping drive the future of Australian livestock breeding. Every great breeding program has a blueprint. This is where you'll discover it.

Latest episodes

Episode 6 | Josh Heck, H & H Pastoral Company

October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

In Episode 6 of Breeders’ Blueprint, we sit down with Josh Heck to hear the story behind a lifelong passion for cattle, breeding and the stud stock industry. Growing up around Gympie, Josh was introduced to stud cattle through his family’s…
Episode 5 | Anthony Ball, Elders Stud Stock Agent

September 29, 2026 · 55 min

In Episode 5 of Breeders' Blueprint, Kelvin Cochrane sits down with Elders stud stock agent Anthony Ball to explore the cattle industry from a different perspective – the other side of the sale ring. Growing up on a dairy farm in the…
Episode 4 | Brett McCamley, Fern Hills Grazing Trust

August 21, 2026 · 56 min

In Episode 4 of Breeders Blueprint, we sit down with Brett McCamley of Fern Hills Red Brahmins to uncover the history, philosophy and genetics behind one of Australia's long-established red Brahman programs. Fern Hills is a…
Episode 3 | Brian Stewart, Nicholl Road Brahmans

July 31, 2026 · 32 min

In Episode 3 of Breeders Blueprint, we sit down with Brian Stewart from Nicholl Road Brahmans to discuss the passion, planning and genetics behind his Brahman breeding program. Brian shares the story of Nicholl Road Brahmans, his…
Episode 2 | Ewan Rockemer, Gigoomgan Brahmans

July 17, 2026 · 50 min

In this episode of Breeders Blueprint, we sit down with Ewan Rockemer from Gigoomgan Brahmans to explore the philosophy, passion and long-term vision behind one of Queensland's respected Brahman breeding programs. Ewan shares the story of…
Episode 1 | Rodger Jefferis, Elrose Brahmans

July 9, 2026 · 43 min

In the inaugural episode of Breeders Blueprint, we sit down with Rodger Jefferis of Elrose Brahmans, one of Australia's respected Brahman seedstock operations. Rodger shares the story behind Elrose Brahmans, the philosophy that has shaped…