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Has anyone bred these, or bred from them? I’ve been wondering for a few years what like they’d be as a commercial ewe, a shetland mule if you like. I’ve seen examples of this breeding go through the live ring but I’ve not seen them used for breeding or in the cull ring post breeding. I know...

Had been meaning to use this technique for a few years now but was never getting around to it. Made point of it this year as I’m struggling for space due to parks being too wet to put the mothers out just yet. Bought so clips from the internet and fitted them on Friday, was going well, haven’t...

Hi, the engine oil pressure light on our 6320 start flickering a few months ago, only happened once the machine was properly warmed through. Checked the pump pressure and was getting 35psi (tractor had been running for 5min prior). Replaced the sensor along with a full service, now the light...

Hi, looking for advice on getting starlings out a Cattle shed, is anyone using electronic acoustic bird scarers? If you’ve one that works can you tell me the make and model. Sick of having them coating everything in sh💩te

Hi, has anyone experience of the NZ share milking process that had enabled new entrants to build equity to eventually start out on their own? I understand that it’s probably not viable now due to increased land prices but I’d still like to understand the process. How long it would normally take...

Hi, I’ve been offered an avant 745 2015 model with 3000hrs from a farm a few miles away. I’m wondering what to look out for, I’ve not been to see the machine yet. Will it have a V5 log book or are they somehow exempt? Where about is the serial number on the chassis? Any advice appreciated.

Hi, I think I probably know the answer to this but thought it try the forum and see if I’m missing a trick, I’m trying to work out the most efficient and effective use of our FYM from the cows and calf s Cows run loose in a cubicle shed with their calves in a bedded creep pen. The cubicles are...

Hello, had some embryos transferred into 15month old recips mid Sept. So far 2/3rds have scanned in calf at +30days. What’s the likelihood of these realising full term? They’re on B&B at the breeding companies premises, and will be release for transport at +60 days.

What are the actual rules that apply to dispersal sale? Heard it hundreds of tine but don’t think I’ve ever actually seen the rules…. I’ve VC always assumed it pretty much the normal same rules but 0% cone back on the seller?

Hello all, I’m looking at putting in a few kilometres of fencing over the winter and I’m wondering which type should I go for? Plan is ryelock with a head and foot plain wire then 2 barb to the height of 1.65m for sheep and cattle. All stabs, styles, strainers and gates will be replaced...

My Charollais ewes have been black around the back end all summer, the texels, beltex and cheviots they’re running with are fine. Im thinking they are needing copper? Had the same with the few Suffolks we’ve had in the past. The cheviots get copper caps but the texel/beltex are copper free and...

Can anyone advise on an older telehandler 1990 - 2010 that would fit in a 6.5ft pass? Have spent a while trying to get the spec for matbro/teleshift 404 but can’t find anything…. Anything considered, fire some suggestions at me. For scrapping out, stacking bales and loading muck spreader.

What are people drenching their growing lambs with? This year I’ve been give a sizeable variation in prices. Between Natutal Stockcares grow a drop and Growvite. Any prices for liquithrive?

Hi, does anyone have some female sexed straws they’d sell? Thanks

Are there any traps on the market that could be used to move these on? I know there’s licence to shoot them but just wondered about other methods. A larger ladder trap maybe? They’ve never been a problem before but can’t let a lamb hit the ground outside and they’re on the scene taking tongues...

Is there an optimum timing for tuning up breeding cows feet? I’ve a few cows that could do with a trim, they’re 7-8month in calf at the moment. Will probably leave them until they’re settled to the bull but it got me thinking when’s the best time to tackle it? What sort of price per foot are...

I’ve never been involved with the pedigree showing circuit but I’ve spent plenty time looking at the tremendous size and condition they manage to turn animals out to. I’ve breed a few pure bull and run them alongside the commercial cattle as calfs then switched onto better feeding from weaning...

Has anyone used this? How did it go? Normally use Lamlac free flow but haven’t a recent price as sold all the pets at a few days old last year.

Hi, is there anyway of adjusting/tightening the reach-rods the connect the pickup carriage to the top of the lifting arm rams? Gradually over the last 10 years it’s become more difficult to engage the keeper pin, latterly the slider in the cab wasn’t getting near the height even with shaking the...

Hi, I’ve just replaced two flexible pipes underneath the cab that join on to the steel pipe that feeds up to the break pedals. I can see any sort of bleed point to get the air out the lines? Anyone got a few pointers to save me doing something wrong. Cheers