Recent content by thunderballs

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Yes, I agree with you on most of this but high type isn't just show type

Assuming a cow is functional and will have good lifetime production because she doesn't look pretty is a much bigger mistake.

Yes. An excellent decision.

470kg @€70/bale = €149/ton or £127

Hang a flag in each corner of the parlour. 👍

To be sure, to be sure.

Haven't used him but i do like his proof.

All done with eprizero but I will do her again 'to be sure, to be sure'.

Anyone know how to stop a cow throwing silage over her back? 3rd calver here leaving the feeding area in a mess.

Yeah I think you'll find someone interested in them. Sometimes see the likes of Skychief and Raider units sold at dairy auctions. Usually sell pretty well.

She's not mine, so not much control over the way she was bred. She's from a deep pedigree, backed by sound bulls, so it's been disappointing seeing her daughter come through. I'm to get her next calf so she's been put to Legend Maker Victor.

Milking a really good one, but breeds poorer daughters.

Second hand machinery getting expensive too.

Didn't get to the sale, but would have liked to own a Carlin. Should be plenty about in a year or so and better value.