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    JD 603m loader

    We’ve a 603m loader on a 6120m currently and we are having trouble with the loader cracking around the welds on the mounting plates or cheeks where the pins go through the rams. We have had them replaced once already but now another few hundred hours and they’re doing it again. We also cracked...
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    What to feed beef cattle during forage shortage

    Currently feeding maize, barley soya and straw and urea to beef cattle. But the maize is going fast and im looking at options to bridge the gap til next maize harvest. Usual options of Hay more straw etc. but is there another cost effective route? I appreciate different parts of the country...
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    Kelpie vs Huntaway for working sheep

    We’ve currently only got one working collie and one in retirement. I could do with another dog for working in pens predominately. The collies we’ve had and have now struggle with pushing sheep in the pens. They end up backing off in that situation. So I was thinking a kelpie or huntaway would be...
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    Short disc for reseeding old leys

    Has anyone had any success with using the above in reseeding? Thinking behind it is it’ll be quicker and cheaper than ploughing. But will it leave a level finish. With a few passes maybe. What’s the best brands to go for? Looking at a 3metre. As we only have 140hp. There used to be a few polish...
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    Calves wanted all breeds

    Calves wanted direct from dairy farms. Ideally in large groups or large enough to work for transport. Continentals, natives and black and white bulls. Good prices paid. And no commission or haulage to pay.
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    Draxxin now being copied

    Anyone started using the copies of Draxxin yet? Like Increxa and i think bimeda do one called Macrosyn. There may be others as well. Most interested in prices really as it’s a exact copy.
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    Mycoplasma Bovis Vaccine

    Anyone used the vaccine yet? I know of a couple in the southwest trialling it. But from what the Vets have told me it was initially trialled in Scotland. Just wondered if there are any success stories yet. We are aiming to try it.
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    Best vehicle for moving a quad from farm to farm

    What’s the best vehicle for moving a quad around for electric fencing different blocks of land? I’m drawn to a transit type vehicle. Partly as they are cheaper to buy. The other thought that crossed my mind was a Defender 110 hicap. Putting the bike in the back. I’m reluctant to take a trailer...
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    Outdoor calf rearing

    Anyone doing it? What are the pitfalls with it if any? Was thinking along the lines of the trailed calf feeders with teats on. I’d assume drug use for pneumonia would be less as long as weather was okay. Some shelter necessary as well. Any experience or suggestions welcome. Thanks.
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    Sheepdog trainers near Cornwall

    As above really can anyone recommend a good sheep dog trainer near or in Cornwall. Thanks in advance.
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    What’s the best 30ft tractor drawn livestock trailer?

    What’s the best 30ft box. We would want sheep decks as well. Having said that Anyone with experience of that size trailer? We’ve currently a 26ft Hudson. It’s a good trailer but being one of the cheapest on the market it’s build quality is maybe not as strong as it could be.
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    Fendt Favorit 512c loader

    Looking for a front loader for a 1996 Fendt 512c. Admittedly to find second hand setups will be difficult but worth asking. Thanks in advance.
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    Beef finishing diet

    Seeing as forage is short for me (and probably everyone else) this year I’m looking to change our finishing diet for Friesian steers. Would many of you use stockfeed potatoes? Would that be a okay included at 12kg a day for a 600kg steer. With also barley and maize meal. We currently feed a kilo...
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    Situation Vacant Shepherd/Farm Worker

    An exciting opportunity to work on a mixed farm involved in finishing cattle and a store lamb fattening operation spread over local dairy farms. With also a lambing flock. Experience in TMR feeding beef cattle and some machinery preferred. A diverse role with modern facilities. A good...
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    What's it worth? Pichon tanker

    As above really. We are thinking of selling our 2012 Pichon 2800 gallon tanker. C/w 12m dribble bar 6 inch turbo filling loading arm Twin axle Oil brakes Sand agitator Steering rear axle. Jurop 14000 litre pump All round very tidy condition. About 50% left on tyres. Any ideas what it's...
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    Fendt 718 spool valve problem

    I've a problem with a 2010 718 it's got an error code coming up on the spools that basically locks them out as soon as you operate them. It's error in the book comes up as spool valve going too far. Main dealer has diagnosed it needs a new splice. Has anyone else had experience of this an is...
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    Situation Vacant Shepherd/General farm worker

    Situation vacant on mixed livestock farm. Main roles to include general duties looking after livestock feeding, bedding. Must have experience of sheep worming and electric fencing etc. Machinery experience required to. Permanent position available to right candidate. Also short term winter...
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    Forage Trailers: Other - 14 ton

    Forage Trailers: Other - 14 ton Category: Forage Trailers Manufacturer: Other Price: £9750 Condition: Used Description: Agrimac 14 ton silage trailer 2010 hydraulic door Nearly new BKT FL630 flotation tyres Repainted in Fendt colours. Sprung drawbar Bogey axles Very good condition...
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    Tipping Trailers: Redrock - 160/13.0

    Tipping Trailers: Redrock - 160/13.0 Category: Tipping Trailers Manufacturer: Redrock Price: Open to offers Condition: Used Description: Redrock 160/13.0 2008 Silage sides Hydraulic tailgate Sprung drawbar Bogey axles Nokian country King tyres 560/45/r22.5 approx 50%. Images...
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    Straw Choppers: Teagle - 7100

    Straw Choppers: Teagle - 7100 Category: Straw Choppers Manufacturer: Teagle Price: Open to offers Condition: Used Description: Teagle 7100. Only 18 months old light use. Selling due to change in requirements. Still has 6 months warranty roughly. Cable control box. Very good condition...
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