#3: Post-Rain Animal Health Insights with Dr. Matthew Boon

04/28/25 • 26 min

In this episode of The Northern Update, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Boon from Tropical Vets to talk about the flow-on effects of the recent heavy rainfall across Queensland—and how it’s impacting animal health across both the coast and inland regions.

We dive into the key risks producers should be watching for, practical steps to stay ahead of potential health issues, and what trends vets are seeing across paddocks and clinics right now. Whether you're managing cattle on the coast or further inland, this episode gives you the insight you need heading into the cooler months.

In this episode:

Snapshot of rainfall across Queensland and its impact on animal health
Common animal health issues emerging post-rain
Coastal vs inland risks for cattle and livestock
Prevention tips for managing animal health during a wet spell
How to get support from Tropical Vets
Upcoming rural events on the social calendar

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In this episode:

Snapshot of rainfall across Queensland and its impact on animal health
Common animal health issues emerging post-rain
Coastal vs inland risks for cattle and livestock
Prevention tips for managing animal health during a wet spell
How to get support from Tropical Vets
Upcoming rural events on the social calendar

🎙️ The Northern Update brings you boots-on-the-ground insights, stories, and market updates from across northern and western Australia—every fortnight.

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#2: Flood Recovery & Livestock Market Outlook with Jack Brodie from Brodie Agencies

In this episode of The Northern Update, we chat with Jack Brodie from Winton in Western Queensland following the significant flooding events that recently hit the region.

Jack shares what he’s been seeing and hearing from the ground—how producers are coping, the early signs of recovery, and the challenges ahead. We also dive into how the livestock market is likely to respond in the short and long term, what restocking could look like, and the broader impacts on herd management.

Plus, Jack gives us a rundown on some current property listings and what’s coming up on the western social calendar.

In this episode:

Impact of recent flooding in the Winton region
On-the-ground recovery efforts and community response
Livestock market outlook post-flood
Restocking, trading strategy, and pasture recovery
Current rural property listings
Events on the horizon for Western Queensland

🎙️ The Northern Update brings you boots-on-the-ground insights, stories, and market updates from across northern and western Australia—every fortnight.

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#4: What’s Driving the Northern Beef Market with Ripley Atkinson from Stone X

In this episode of The Northern Update, we’re joined by Ripley Atkinson—market analyst at StoneX and host of the Australian Cattle and Beef Report podcast.

We dig into what’s happening right now across the Northern Australian beef industry—from price movements and demand trends to the influence of live export and global markets. Ripley breaks down the key drivers behind the numbers, what’s shaping feeder steer demand, and where opportunities might lie as we head into the back half of the year.

In this episode:

Current state of the northern cattle market
What’s driving prices in 2025
Impact of live export and processor demand
Global market influences and export demand
What northern producers should be watching next
Industry insight from the Australian Cattle and Beef Report

🎙️ The Northern Update brings you boots-on-the-ground insights, stories, and market updates from across northern and western Australia—every fortnight.