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    Milkrite

    Straight simple question. Are milkrite milking equipment any good? Are the reliable? The meters, ACR and the electric controller etc. Looking at upgrading our parlour. Their clusters/liners are the best...... in my opinion.
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    Maize 2023

    What variety is this?
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    Maize 2023

    Wheat definitely has lower bushel weight this year. And forages higher in fibre. So you've hit the nail on the head, lower quality raw materials.
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    Maize 2023

    That's because nobody questions Frank Wright's labs!!!! 😲😲 They're always too high on Protein, esp wet Silages. .... Bur that's another thread 😜
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    Maize 2023

    Just wondering how many of you have sampled & feeding 2023 maize? Any thoughts? Is it right that's it higher in fibre than usual? Or in true farmer language - cows look well but not pumping the milk out on it.
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    Yewtree offer

    I Fixed on futures with Muller. Lost 12k/month this time last year. At the time milk price was 26ppl and there was an offer to fix for 30/31ppl for 18 moths. (for about 30% of my milk) at the time it seemed a good deal. little did we know how inflation was going to hit, feed, fert and the milk...
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    Maize 2023

    Maybe a little premature - but planning on growing more maize next year, but on marginal land. Heavy land 700+ feet above sea level. What variety works best for this situation? Had massive crop off P7326, but very small cobs. (all plants had double cobbs). This was on more suitable land for maize.
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    ADF Milking

    Vet is taking samples next week for bacteriology, but they are suspicious of contagious mastitis (staph???) based on our mastitis and cell counts records over past 18 months. Bulk tank peaked at 290 last month, haven't been under 200 this year. Never been a low cell count herd - always 150 - 200.
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    ADF Milking

    Just wanted users thoughts and opinions? Was is a game changer for you, or just a bit of help and reassurance? Looking at installing the system here. We think we have a lot of contagious mastitis/cell count problem. or maybe cluster flush is enough?
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    ADF Milking

    Just a question for ADF users - was it a game changer for you? How were the results pre/post adf? Or is it just a "bit of help"? Looking at installing a system. Or is a cluster flush enough? Your thoughts and opinions appreciated.
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    Maize 2023

    What additive are people putting on maize Silage? .....or what additive would you never use?😉 Just wondering what you've found success with? Definitely want one that keeps it stable.
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    Maize 2023

    what do you all think about this? A bit small?
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    Maize 2023

    Probably something like a P7034?
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    Maize 2023

    Looks like mine. How long is this off harvest you reckon? It's my 1st time growing maize.
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    Milking Parlour Stallwork

    Looking for a company that fabricates stall work. We need a new brisket rail in the parlour. we don't feed, just want a new wall mounted curved brisket rail - as rear is straight. Suggestions would be appreciated. Can't find much on google!
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