Hello all. Looking into getting AirPods so I can listen to music while milking but are they worth the money. I didn’t actually realise they were so expensive. 🙈. Anyone using them and how do you rate them? Thank you.
Why are the farmers weekly making out there is some sort of male/female divide in agriculture? As a female involved in farming I don’t see we are any different than any other industry you see plenty of female lorry drivers, vets, doctors, nurses etc.
Maybe they are just hoping a few more...
Has anyone else heard if this is correct? First I’ve heard of it today. Do cattle only need to be tested if coming from high to low areas or does it apply to everyone moving cattle in a high risk area?
Has anyone else heard if this is correct? First I’ve heard of it today. Do cattle only need to be tested if coming from high to low areas or does it apply to everyone moving cattle in a high risk area?
Hello I’m just wondering is anyone running a v640 baler? Are you pleased with it? Also what is the main difference between the 640 and the 660 apart from the chopper. Many thanks.
Anyone else found that it’s very poor this year? We have had one calendar from mason kings who we have never had any dealings with. Times are tough for everyone I guess.
Just interested what are the main difference between the fleck and the monty? What cow would give higher solids? Anyone got both and what is the best? Thanks.
Just wondering is anyone using the transition milk powder for the 1st 10 days of life? Is it worth it or is it just another thing to carry away your money? Struggling with crypto at the moment and just wondered what you thoughts are. Cheers.
Just looking through at bulls to use on the dairy cows this winter and was wondering how accurate the ebvs are for the breed? Are they worth taking note of or not? Thanks.
So our milk buyer will be changing there contract to a constituents based one. Looking forward just looking at what is the best breed for milk protein currently Holstein friesian but is it best to look at other breeds to maximise price or just stay with Holstein friesian or go British friesian...
Went to a meeting last night and there was a lady there saying about colostrum balls to test the quality of the colostrum I have never heard of them before I thought it was a easy and simple way to test it. Anyone on here use them?
https://www.msschippers.co.uk/ms-colostro-balls-3705010.html
Anyone else having trouble getting hold of sea sand? Last couple of loads have been very slow on delivery.Have been offered building sand but would rather say with sea sand least it helps the ph of the land at the same time.
Anyone ever used building sand in cubicals how does it compare to sea...
Currently rearing calves in pens of 5 with a wydale feeder but can be time consuming when several to feed so was thinking maybe put them in pens of 10 and buy a milk bar type feeder anyone any experience of them? I know a few of you said the peach teats are the best but can you buy a milk bar...
https://www.fginsight.com/news/countryfile-under-fire-for-controversial-dairy-bull-calf-story-24108
Haven't watched countryfile for years so don't know what was said on the programme but it's all over facebook.
Any of you watched it? What are your thoughts? The industry needs to be promoted...
Just interested to know if anyone is using red and white genetics in your herd and if so what Bulls are you using? The red and white gene pool looks fairly small there looks plenty of frail types but not many strong types. Been looking through and crv/avoncroft have some stronger Bulls. Anyone...
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