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Just had a 3 year quote with out existing supplier - SSE 16.19 p/kWh, Fits 0.69 p/kWh, standing charge £67.69/q (75p/day) That standing charge sounds a bit steep. We were currently on E7 at 14.6 and 10.9 Fits 0.62 and £27.7/q and decided that we dont benefit rom E7 Any other options out there...

Can anyone suggest where to buy the plastic coated fibreglass stem? I have a few that are broken and would rather not buy the whole unit! Diolch

Hi Matt You dont mention why you use an additive. Is it to achive a rapid fermentation so as to improve quality or is it to control heating on the clamp face? if the second is your reason,the type of additive you are using is correct. It produces compound that can control yeast and mould growth...

Hi Chasing Ignore a few of the previous comments. Yes, your grass has a low protein and ME - an indicator that the grass was very mature at ensiling, BUT the fermentation is ok. The dry matter is high which means you have a restricted fermentation. You don't need a low pH to ensure preservation...

Surprised that you have mouldy bales if you are using 8 layers film. Mould is an indicator that oxygen is present, and if mould is present it is likely that the conditions are suitable for listeria to proliferate as well (it also required oxygen) The listeria will be present within the silage...

It has some texture to it, and better than the very smooth surface of the previous plywood

I replaced the flooring in mine with 1/2” black plastic sheet. Two 8x4 sheets were enough to do 12x6 6 trailer. I didnt bother with the hindges - just one length in each bay. Was concerned at first if it would be strong enough, but its fine

Lupins are for combining NOT for wholecrop! It has very fibrous, thick stems that will be rejected when feeding. Combined, the grain will have protein content and quailty similar to soya (but varies depending on the species of lupins). It a shame that we dont have varieties more suited to UK...

I use it, but wouldn't recommend it ....

CODD would really get me down, especially at lambing. Terrible problems. Been footvaxing for 3 years now. Sorted. Healthy hooves that CODD cant access i guess

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What would cause this scouring? Late Lamb born 3 May, chamois x mule/exlana. Mother is a ewe lamb Treated with vecoxan last saturday along with the older lambs (but he was scouring prior to that) Treated today with bymoxil and metacam The only other lamb with similar symtoms died today.

@eulb How about these bales? May need to adapt the baler slightly and build a wrapper! They are cotton bales

I was in a similar situation to you last year. Had been using lots of antibiotics, footbaths and culling hard but could not get rid of footrot and worst still CODD. Footvaxed for the first time last summer. Did them again in February, and will probaly continue to do so for the forseable future...

There's the odd creeping thistle here and there. Not many