Jdunn55
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- Location
- Helston, cornwall
She's incalf
All things Dairy
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Martyn
Member
- Location
- South west
They are pestering us at the moment, had 3 one day, we aren’t spending, they must be desperate to come to an organic farm.
Went out for lunch with a neighbour who is farm rep, early 60s said he’s never known so many reps on the road!
- Location
- North yorks
Had 5 feed reps here in the last month, all from different firms, only thing is 4 of them are selling feed out of the same mill over in clitheroe… WTF
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
That Mr W is the only rep that turns up here unannounced - I am obviously too nice to him. I've put the runs on all the rest, they all make the fatal mistake of asking to speak to my husband....
@Headless chicken are you buying montbeliardes from viking?
@Headless chicken are you buying montbeliardes from viking?
on for a few milkings now
Milkcow365
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- Location
- Sw Scotland
Best thing about whatsapp is the search bar so can check back on deals I’ve done.
Headless chicken
Member
- Location
- West Wales
Yep monties coming via them. Most of them are supplying via coopex but think there is one other Monty stud company now too. Price is eye watering though in comparison to other breeds
Holsteinfriesian90
Member
- Location
- Cornwall
I’ve just asked the price from cogent they are not cheap. Do you use conventional or sexed?
Same with email.
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
We've been buying Monty from Genus and sexed straws are £40+!! I will enquire with viking!
Headless chicken
Member
- Location
- West Wales
We’ve been conventional historically, moved to sexed this year after a trip to America and discussions on where we want the herd to be
Not hugely cheaper with Viking, coopex set the price sadly so think hands are tied with most companies.
I used pactole and sanmarco this year
Princess Pooper
Member
- Location
- East Mids
We are in 2 buying groups. We only need to tell them that once, all the major AI companies get a chance to tender for business through the group if they are keen and other local smaller companies for other purchases . The only reps we get physically turning up are ones new on the scene, mainly for oil/lubes.
TheRanger
Member
- Location
- SW Scotland
Talking of reps. Ordered a couple pallets of milk powder in early November, told them I didn't want it delivered until mid December. Turned up about 3 days later.
Usually invoiced at end of the delivery month, payment 30 days thereafter , so should have been for payment 31st January if they'd delivered when asked. But I've had reminders demanding payment 29th December and now a solicitors letter sitting in front of me.
Usually invoiced at end of the delivery month, payment 30 days thereafter , so should have been for payment 31st January if they'd delivered when asked. But I've had reminders demanding payment 29th December and now a solicitors letter sitting in front of me.
- Location
- Northumberland
Talking of reps. Ordered a couple pallets of milk powder in early November, told them I didn't want it delivered until mid December. Turned up about 3 days later.
Usually invoiced at end of the delivery month, payment 30 days thereafter , so should have been for payment 31st January if they'd delivered when asked. But I've had reminders demanding payment 29th December and now a solicitors letter sitting in front of me.
So your 17 days late with their terms and you have a solicitor letter. A word with your rep should have sorted payment terms. They are quick on the go with solicitor's letter.
TheRanger
Member
- Location
- SW Scotland
A first for me as well, wont be using them again.
Jdunn55
Member
- Location
- Helston, cornwall
Spring calving has started 
Another winnie for the collection, from a 4th calver who has only given me a bull and 2 beef calves until now so pretty thrilled!
newbarton jake winnie
Another winnie for the collection, from a 4th calver who has only given me a bull and 2 beef calves until now so pretty thrilled!
newbarton jake winnie
happycows
Member
- Location
- North Devon Cornwall border
Got about 30 acres needs taking off ideally.
Surprised by how well I’m travelling.
Surprised by how well I’m travelling.
Milkcow365
Member
- Location
- Sw Scotland
Did you use WhatsApp? If you did I’d just tell them to come lift it and get it somewhere elseTalking of reps. Ordered a couple pallets of milk powder in early November, told them I didn't want it delivered until mid December. Turned up about 3 days later.
Usually invoiced at end of the delivery month, payment 30 days thereafter , so should have been for payment 31st January if they'd delivered when asked. But I've had reminders demanding payment 29th December and now a solicitors letter sitting in front of me.
Holsteinfriesian90
Member
- Location
- Cornwall
Spring calving has started
Another winnie for the collection, from a 4th calver who has only given me a bull and 2 beef calves until now so pretty thrilled!
newbarton jake winnie
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Nice outfit.
- Location
- somerset
our vets invoice 30th month
if you order 31st month, get another invoice, which their computer gives a late payment reminder, generated by the 2nd invoice.
but after the PO fiasco, not sure any computer system is 100% correct. Local business got ransom hacked, now 'new' computer system, the 2 best people in the office, are leaving, cannot cope with the 'new system', - not logical.
if you order 31st month, get another invoice, which their computer gives a late payment reminder, generated by the 2nd invoice.
but after the PO fiasco, not sure any computer system is 100% correct. Local business got ransom hacked, now 'new' computer system, the 2 best people in the office, are leaving, cannot cope with the 'new system', - not logical.