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    Scouring lambs

    So frustrated. Did a fec count, high count, gave them Zolvix drench, still scouring, did fec again, low count. On a big flush of grass. They’re just not doing and look pot bellied. Any ideas please. 🙏🏻
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    Too late for rape?

    I’ve just burnt off and dd permanent grass seed 3 days ago. As an after thought, to graze a few ram lambs in the winter, can I broadcast rape at a quarter rate to boost protein? What are people’s view on this please? Otherwise, are there any other suggestions. Thanks all.
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    Getting a lot of scald in ewes this summer. What is the best way to treat it?

    Scald in ewes.
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    Formalin or Golden Hoof

    Which is the best for mild scald in ewes and lambs. Had more this year than I can remember before.
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    Mineral drench

    My Texels are barely a month old and I notice a few crusty ears. The ewes were bolus’d after Christmas so I thought the lambs would be supplied through the milk but that isn’t the case. Whet do you good folk find is the best multi bit drench? No copper
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    Hep p to cove in 10.

    4 weeks to lambing and still no Heptovac P available. Can I switch to Covexin 10 now? Thank you for your advice.
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    Wraps for sale

    I've got 235 big square wraps for sale. All nice stuff made in early June. Mostly temporary rye grass leys. How much a bale should I be asking. Let's keep it sensible please. ;)
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    Orf scratch

    I always vaccinate for orf as soon as practical after 2 weeks of age. This year, for the first time, I've had a pet lamb react to the vaccine and is in a poor state with it around her mouth, up over her nose and around her eyes. It's not infected and she still sucks. Besides the obvious, which...
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    John Deere strange noise

    My 6630 has developed a ticking sound coming from halfway down the block, on the left as you sit on the tractor. The red STOP light comes on if under heavy load and goes off when the load is taken away. Sounds like a tappit noise. Sometimes you can hear it on low revs but mostly on higher revs...
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    Pet lamb feeding

    I've ended up with 10 pet lambs this time. I don't want to be tied to the yard for the next few months feeding 3 times a day and washing bottles continually. What do people find is the best system for this sort of number. Thanks in advance.
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    Hedge trimmer

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a hedge trimmer for a 55hp Kubota tractor on a caravan park please?
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    Krone tedders

    Hi, Thinking of changing our tedder and quite fancy a 6 wheel Krone. What is the difference between a Vendro and a KW. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Which flatbed trailer

    Which 14 foot flatbed with sides and ramps is the best?
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    Roof spraying

    Do you know someone who can spray corrugated barn rooves? We have quite a large area to do in the Mid Wales area, just to smarten the place up.
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    Which mower

    Looking to change our 9 foot mower for something similar or a foot wider. Must be a disc mower and without a conditioner. What is the best out there please?
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    Buying a ram

    Wanting to buy a pedigree Texel ram this Autumn to go on about 30 pedigree ewes. Is it best to buy a lamb or a shearling? What are your views regarding the pros and cons please.
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    Which fertiliser spreader for 50 hp tractor

    Hi, I'm after some advice please. I have a 52hp Kubota on a caravan park and am looking for a suitable fertiliser spreader. What do you use / recommend please. Thanks in anticipation.
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    John Deere error codes

    I have a John Deere 6630 that's thrown 2 error codes while driving (below). It will be driving fine then the codes show up. Sometimes she restricts revs but otherwise drives normally. What would cause these sensors to be set off? Many thanks in advance.
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    Business interruption Insurance

    Following the ruling made last week by the Supreme Court that insurers are liable to payout I called my local NFU office. I was told that NFU isn't affected by this ruling and they will not be paying out. What is everyone else hearing?
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    Pickup insurance

    Just had the renewal for my Wildtrack from a broker. It's going up from £550 to £1,050. I contacted NFU, who have all of our other policies and they quoted £1,150. Are other people finding their pickup premiums have doubled?
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