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  1. Holsteinfriesian90

    Are AirPods worth the money?

    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.
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    Farmers weekly female farmers.

    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...
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    Post movement tb testing.

    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?
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    Post movement tb testing.

    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?
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    Mchale V640.

    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.
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    Gifts from suppliers at Christmas.

    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.
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    Fleck Vs Monty.

    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.
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    Transition milk powder.

    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.
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    Limousine ebv.

    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.
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    John Deere command centre.

    Hello we have just acquired a John Deere 6930 and currently the speed is in kilometres just wondering how do you change it to miles per hour? Thanks.
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    St merryn.

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    Best mineral bolus?

    We are thinking we might bolus our in calf heifers this time. What are the best ones to use? Thanks.
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    Blackberries.

    Anyone else noticed that there are blackberries everywhere? Hope this doesn't mean another hard winter on the way. :nailbiting:
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    Breeding for milk protein.

    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...
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    Colostrum balls.

    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
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    Availability of sand.

    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...
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    Best calf crush.

    Just wondering what you think is the best make of calf crush. Been looking at Bateman and iae is there any others we should look at? Thanks.
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    What milk feeder?

    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...
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    Countryfile.

    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...
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    Red and White Bulls.

    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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