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They came a week or so ago but have now gone as the cold has stopped any insects for them.

Yes and was put in a pen to calve.

It calved on the Friday and was turned away to grass on Saturday afternoon. Checking the cows today and it had a dry heifer calf that was less than 24 hours old. Luckily my Son hadn't registered it so it will be fine. I presume it is unlikely to be a Freemartin as I guess they were in separate...

I believe it improves the smell of them!!

Went out to look at Cows and Calves this morning and was amazed to find a cow with a second calf that was untagged. Must have been born yesterday and previous one was born last Friday. I have heard of this but not so far apart. How do I explain to BCMS?

You will be making a very high cost system. Does the value of the lamb return enough to cover such high costs? You will also be making a lot of work and health of sheep will be a problem, especially from Footrot. The grass quality under solar panels deteriorates after a relatively short time...

You don't say where these are going to? But if towards Eastern Europe then I believe you can fly them direct and go through a BCP in the East.

I am afraid so. There are still no BCP's (Border Control Posts) on the short sea crossings. Brexit you just love it!!!

Parched or suffering from the cold more likely. Frosts and the ever present north east wind is having a real effect on crops and grass. It never gets above 8' or 9'C at the moment and nights are around 1'C.

Is it definitely Scab? We have seen a high level of Lice this April which can look like Scab with sheep rubbing and pulling wool. Don't forget the long withdrawal period when handling sheep that have been dipped and selling for slaughter.

The agricultural budget was fixed when we left the EU. It is therefore declining in value significantly as inflation bites. Prices for most commodities are stagnant except beef and lamb, although clean beef prices are falling, mostly because the demand for steak in restaurants has dropped off...

Interesting Market report from the place of many Crows. No relief at Wagga Wagga By: "Farm Tender" News SHEEP & WOOL NEWS Apr 19, 2024 965 views Share Yarding - 56,000 The market saw a decline in numbers, despite no sale the following week due to the Anzac public holiday. Notably, both...

Coldest morning of the winter down here, just above freezing first thing but the wind blows relentlessly. At least it is dry. Looks like another week of this before it gets better. Grass growth is now zero. Someone should tell AHDB!!!!

Not much to learn with us. Just leave them alone as much as possible. Go early in the morning and go again late afternoon. Run the twins light and the singles tight so they don't get too fat. Haven't lambed a single for a few days and must of lambed 300.

We lamb around 4,500 Romney and Romney Crosses in 4 flocks. A total of 4 full time, 2 x pensioners (one is me!) a single Vet student who this year was very good and a couple of part timers. Grandchildren at weekends. One flock of 700 inside for a 3 weeks and all the rest outside. One other part...