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Get the basics of what they are saying but how accurate are they come calving? I would also like to ask another question to those that would know , looking at either a Charolias bull with As it’s seems easy calving figures or an angus with as it seems harder calving figures , are the figures...

Hi We bought some heifers in a few years ago and some have matured into what we see as very good cows. I can't see that the bull is still available but got wondering if there's an easy way to find if sons of certain bulls are being sold, without ordering everyone's catalogue etc. Thanks

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/scotland-new-calving-interval-of-410-days-added-to-ssbss.407024/ Current Scottish calving index figures

Too many deer in East Anglia justifies re-introduction of lynx and wolves .......... BBC report on floods on Somerset Levels that may make farming impossible amplified by Goldsmith to become as iconic as the Camargue in France : Wolves thriving across Western Europe, time to bring them...

As part of my final year project. I am researching “understanding the performance of cows in a milking herd based on EBI”. I would appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes of your time to fill out an online survey. Please find attached the link below...

Firstly, sorry I keep disappearing on here without replying, particularly to those who have sent messages, I do appreciate it, Im just not up to speaking to anyone at the moment, I will get back to you at some point but it may take a while, sorry Anyway, everyone around me is pushing for me to...

Anyone been invoiced on the new contract terms yet and been shocked? I’ve had the January bill paid out by direct debit but not been invoiced yet. My feeling is that the amount paid seems ridiculously high compared to what I expected for the semen and service provided where the semen is usually...

Has anyone ever had a bull who throws 75% heifers before? This is his second crop of calves. Last year I had 12 bull calves and 29 heifers. So far this year, 2 bull calves and 16 heifers. In his first year I was happy enough to put it down to chance and maybe the fact he's a young bull so...

Hello! First time poster, longtime observer, I have printed off and handed out over 200 BFU flyers today at my local livestock auction. I was met with positive response from everyone I’ve spoken too, One chap told me he gave up his cows because of Red tractor, Others said they feel...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Genetics are the key to lowering farm emissions and improving farm profits, according to speakers at the recent British Cattle Breeders Club (BCBC) conference. EMEA beef director at Genus ABS, Mark Smith, said sustainability starts with genetics...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is set to host a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) information roadshow for members in a bid to engage farmers in Wales on its final proposals. The Welsh government launched the consultation on the future of the...

With him passing the second round of on farm testing and travel arrangements all booked, I can finally let the cat out of the bag! Beyond excited to announce the sale of my first bull to Cogent Taken 23 years but I'm finally proud of myself! He's been my best friend for the past few months so...

I was recently chatting with an old uni mate, who is now a financial advisor, about a few acres that have been sold near me for £12k per acre. He was asking me why anyone would do this from a financial view point, because if they invested in the stock market they would get a lot better return...

Is there an alternative to these? I use the foam cups to pre dip and the bottle part of them keeps splitting. The last one has been in use for just a few weeks and is starting to split. Not through misuse, just where you squeeze them to use. Or can you buy just the bottles to replace as it seems...

Looking at Uniform to link to parlour and collars. Looks very expensive as add ons are needed to make it all work. What are peoples experiences, as I know that there are other options. Thanks

Who's used them? Considering it now Genus have the UK distribution license... Would they make sensible cows for an autumn block system? Target here (not necessarily what we achieve) = 600kg MS from a 600 kg cow, up to 2t concentrate fed to yield. Would they be too small? Get too fat on...

Ive been crossing my jersey and crossbred herd to bf for good few years cus of calf issues anyway the bf is ok but as a small trial i used nr.The nr are my best cows and am tempted to go all nr has anyone done this i know culls will be less but still ahead of jersey x.Calves i found some...

Over the next few weeks we are expanding are suckler herd and reducing the sheep numbers. We make are suckler cows out of the beef calves born off are dairy cows. At the minute we run alot of Lims and Charollais. With the plan to bull therm with a Bazidaise, Charollais or Blond. I’m after a cow...

From the 1st November Cost per visit £75 Being a small suckler man it makes it unrealistic Get a bull I suppose