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The Country-Wide PodcastAuthor: CountryWide Media
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Episode 93 - Rearing at scale
Episode 93
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
In this episode, Rebecca Furzeland shares how she and her husband Andrew have built one of New Zealand’s standout large-scale calf rearing operations, combining smart infrastructure, tight systems and strong supplier relationships to rear 3,500 calves a year. She outlines the design decisions that drive efficiency, the early life nutrition that underpins animal health, and why clear communication with dairy farmers is the critical lever for lifting performance. Guest: Rebecca Furzeland, Calf Rearer, Canterbury Host: Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide Rebecca explores the strategies that optimise calf growth and long-term performance, including careful planning of feeding regimes, managing multiple breeds, and tracking weight gains to guide decision-making. She highlights how attention to detail at every stage, from housing design to weaning protocols, supports healthier, more resilient animals and stronger outcomes across the dairy beef supply chain. Read the article featuring the Furzelands here. Become a CountryWide Club member for $89/year for six seasonal magazines including free postage (New Zealand only) annually: https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE COUNTRY-WIDE INSIDER WEEKLY EMAILSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
