multi power
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Don't mention the price, just get them to hand cheque book over
Friesians, Holsteins, Hereford or limo?
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Holsteinfriesian90
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You can't beat the Holstein friesian cross imo. Best of both worlds. 
Don't worry about such trivial things, ive said I wouldn't charge much
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Personally I don't like any crossbreed cows,well maybe the kiwi cross is ok. Managing a herd of cows is hard enough without adding random shapes sizes and yields
A 2 way x with breeds that compliment each other should be OK. Its 3 ways that make me go Cross-eyed
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That's why I think the kiwi cross is good consistent offspring
Friesianfan
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I think I may try some of each. Sexed premier and Chad for the Friesian. Any suggestions for the Holsteins?
multi power
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Yes you get the benefit of the fresian, hardly any of the disadvantages of the HolsteinYou can't beat the Holstein friesian cross imo. Best of both worlds.
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Bookems are fantastic
When are you looking to breed them? New proof run soon is all
buffalo_soldier
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Apina Nadal would probably fit.
lizness
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Classic on friesan seem to look good on the calves we have so far
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Organic farm I was on had a fair number of Monty x Friesians, unfortunately they thought they were crap and got shut of a lot of them, but in subsequent lactations they proved awesome both yield wise and mastitis proof. Also Shorthorns.. noisy buggers at calving time though!
Just started working with wws and he's going in the tank. Many milking? @Friesianfan any holstein with Oman well up the pedigree, numero uno
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Six or seven deep ribs ,some power and a nice leg set with nice udders the only thing I would say is there opened toe also plenty of milk
lazy farmer
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is the extra income going to cover the extra costs of level supply
Friesianfan
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is the extra income going to cover the extra costs of level supply
Yes. If they wanted me to go ayr,no. I could get away with two blocks, but by calving some to sell in August I can calve one block in March instead of April and May.They're happy to work with you. I tick all the other boxes for milk quality and close to the factory etc.
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Holsteinfriesian90
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I like Apina Bulls strong types. We have used Apina Frederick on British friesians and have some nice looking calves.
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Friend of mine switched to Montbelliard (?) and said feet were so much better, and the vets bill disappeared!