Gordon Refshauge
Gordon Refshauge is a Research Scientist in the field of Maternal Efficiency and is based at Cowra Agricultural Research and Advisory Station. He joined NSW DPI in 2008 as a site scientist managing the Sheep CRC2 resource flock, the Information Nucleus Flock (INF).
Gordon's most recent completed studies include: Reducing Kid Loss – Select and Protect Phase 1; Novel dual purpose perennial cereals for grazing; Managing fecund flocks to improve survival of triplet dams and their lambs; Refining body condition score for region, season, breed and responsiveness; Further development of Score 4 Sure and; Increasing lambing percentages through better use of pregnancy scanning technology. Gordon also provided technical knowledge for the Primary Industries climate change strategy - Vulnerability Assessment.
Gordon has partnered in research with levy-fund providers and collaborators including AWI, MLA, Murdoch University, University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University.
Watch Gordon's video How to check ewes for wet and dry udders on YouTube, or video’s created for industry on pregnancy scanning of sheep.
Publications
For a full list of my publications, visit these channels:
Current projects
- ”Edible Shelter” - Design, establishment and benefits of edible shelter to improve lamb survival and whole-farm profitability
- Measured goats in the rangeland
- Going into goats in the Western Division
- Methane mitigation supplements for sheep in grazing systems
- Subject matter expert for a CW QLD, MLA PDS titled Making Maidens Weight.
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Contact
Email: gordon.refshauge@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 63499715
Mobile: 0439 607 842
Research branch: Animal Production
Location: Cowra
Postal Address
Cowra Agricultural Research & Advisory Station
Centre for Sheep Meat Development
PO Box 129
Cowra NSW 2794