- Location
- North Norfolk
My thoughts appear in the milk pump thread. We are running Brown Swiss rather than Ayrshire, just a chance to buy some locally and we were so impressed we moved over 100%.
Ayrshire cattle
- Thread starter coomoo
- Start date
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
Jersey would do better
- Location
- North Norfolk
Making cheese with Jersey milk is not the easiest!
- Location
- Northumberland
Couple of links to cheese makers in the north who have red & white cows.
https://thornbymoordairy.co.uk/about-us/ with shorthorns
https://slackhousefarm.co.uk/ milking Ayrshires
https://thornbymoordairy.co.uk/about-us/ with shorthorns
https://slackhousefarm.co.uk/ milking Ayrshires
- Location
- Graffham, West Sussex
I agree that a 100% forage diet would not be enough energy unless the cow/breed is suited for this. We are looking at Red Polls and Gloucesters as well.
We want to make the best possible cheese and thus every little bit helps from the milk pump to how we milk to what the cows eat to what breed we milk and the culture/rennet we use and of course how we make and age our cheese...
And, yes, I worked on a farm in the States that was 100% forage based (with Kerrys) and we had average cheese yields of 12/13%.
- Location
- Northumberland
Last show of the season yesterday, The evening South West Scotland Dairy Show. Lads took a couple of cows. This is West Mossgeil Cherub 239 VG 86 who we took on a day trip back to her homeland. Came out well, though it`s sometimes a bit tricky getting these robot trained cows to put the optimum amount of milk on.
2nd in the heifer class.
Still undecided whether the horns stay or go.
Now we know why the owld fellas used to show their cows on 2 foot of halter 
2nd in the heifer class.
Still undecided whether the horns stay or go.
Now we know why the owld fellas used to show their cows on 2 foot of halter
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
Nice type of heifer! She looks like she will last a whe. Although I'm not entirely sure about the horns, I'd be about 6 feet back.
Have you been to many shows? We managed 4, but had to travel to England for 2 of them. Daughter did well at ABAB, she was champion handler and won her calf class. As always we learned a lot but we'll probably never again have such a good show.
Have you been to many shows? We managed 4, but had to travel to England for 2 of them. Daughter did well at ABAB, she was champion handler and won her calf class. As always we learned a lot but we'll probably never again have such a good show.
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- Location
- Northumberland
Yes, she is developing nicely. Should do about 7000 this time & gaining a month to calve next March
Our usuals are GYS, Dairy Expo. Dairy day at telford. ABAB calf show sometimes.
Well done to your daughter. Looks a good calf
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
We mainly go for the handling classes, our calves aren't usually in the top division, so it was fun to have a good one. Hopefully next year more shows will go ahead, we miss our days out!
- Location
- Northumberland
Ayrshire thread a bit quiet lately so here is M Sea Lily 18th in her working cloths
One of the favourite s calved in recently , M Sea Lily 18 , her 8 th calf , scored Ex92 4 e a few weeks after calving , lives happily in the cubicles and running at 50 litre a day , she ll have hit 80.t lifetime production.already ! I reakon she's the best sea lily there's been so far , out producing all her family , maybe not the fancy show cow some of her family produce but she's bred a smart aramis daughter that could be !! Her son by changue crystal maze will be registered ! She's the sort that pay the bills ,
One of the favourite s calved in recently , M Sea Lily 18 , her 8 th calf , scored Ex92 4 e a few weeks after calving , lives happily in the cubicles and running at 50 litre a day , she ll have hit 80.t lifetime production.already ! I reakon she's the best sea lily there's been so far , out producing all her family , maybe not the fancy show cow some of her family produce but she's bred a smart aramis daughter that could be !! Her son by changue crystal maze will be registered ! She's the sort that pay the bills ,
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
You had a nice write up in the journal, congratulations.
Hop Gardener
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This is a great photo, wondering if I could have your permission to use it for a childrens activity sheet I'm preparing for our local preserved railway.
- Location
- Northumberland
Aye, no bother at all,
pine_guy
Member
- Location
- North Cumbria
A W M Modern Reality cow just popped out a smart Brieryside Hail heifer
I’ll update you in 4 years if it’s any good
I’ll update you in 4 years if it’s any good
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I'm collecting some cows on thursday that include some reg Ayrshire. I'm wondering wether to keep them pedigree.
ive seen some daughters on faceache called Magic, is he still available? and what are peoples thoughts
ive seen some daughters on faceache called Magic, is he still available? and what are peoples thoughts
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
It's definitely worth keeping them registered. The Ayrshire society are very easy to register with and their fees are reasonable.
Do you mean brieryside magic? I've seen some nice heifers from him, good strength of body.
Do you mean brieryside magic? I've seen some nice heifers from him, good strength of body.
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Yes I think it was Brieryside Magic
Spudley
Member
- Location
- Pembrokeshire
He's still on the cattle services website, conventional only.
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Ahhh i'm a sexed dairy semen guy.