bedding

I have an issue again with what I feel is listeriosis in ewe lambs. Or at least 1 anyway. Little back story. Not last spring but spring 22 I must have lost 10 or 12 ewes to it. A mix of ages, before and after lambing and inside and outside. Last spring didn’t have any at all. Now iv 1 lamb that...

Looking at buying a spread a bale for bedding to save tying up a tractor. We use mostly hesston size square bales. My question is, would a midi handle hesston bales? Thanks

Looking at possibly replacing our Marshall rotary 7 cubic yard spreader on bn2 tyres. Options are another rotary spreader 7-10 cubic yard or a secondhand 6 ton rear discharge. Want our own for convenience so hiring one is a no go. Dislike the muck brought onto the road and the muck covered...

On bloomberg now

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Hi everyone, anyone with experience on installing sand beds in existing cubicle shed. I have mats which are good and was going to keep them in. All maure is collected in a slurry lagoon.

Will lime help along with a clean out pre calving ?

Are things a bit frosty and ready for a thaw? And how are things outside ,be a few pipes frozen!

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The cleaning out of a calf shed is vital in order to maintain growth performance and health in your calves during the rearing period. Although water is used in the cleaning and disinfecting of sheds between calving seasons, it should not be used when...

We bought a piece of ex-demo machinery 12 months ago off a dealer we do a fair bit of business with and after realising we aren't getting the use out of it we thought we would and looking to put funds elsewhere in the business now so I asked our rep if they'd want to buy it back at what ever he...

Currently using a home mix based on peracetic acid but looking for something kinder on teats. What are people using? We use a hand sprayer to apply it then wipe with paper towel.

I watch it regularly and think it’s great, but I thought he was being a bit soft saying he’s having a day off tomorrow. We all have days that are “steadier” now & again. But a day off ? Am I being harsh ? Perhaps it’s tiring knowing you have to perform in front of a camera regularly ? Or...

Looking at buying a telehawk as we only have one tractor and it’s sits on the mixer wagon. Fed up changing over every day ! anyone had one of these for a while?

Have a John Deere 3800 which is getting a bit long in the tooth What is a good replacement? JCB 320?

Hi I am looking into bed and breakfast cattle, and looking for any help/advice as I am new to it all. I will be getting them in around 150kg and taking them to around 550-600kg. I am scratching my head on what will be best for wait gain while keeping costs down, I am wanting them in and out...

Tried a small load of fodder beet last year, got ewes on with eating it and they got a taste but half of it went mushy and mouldy, I think the frost had gotten to it before I bought it (seller stood by me, so no problem) Before I commit to 20 tons, what's best way of keeping/storing it, how...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The start of the new year means that the spring-calving season is now only a few weeks away from starting on the majority of dairy farms. Calving is a busy time on farms, but it is also a dangerous time – with freshly-calved cows posing a potentially...

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https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RedTractorStakeholder/ I have just had this bought to my attention. Red tractor survey to ‘inform’ the reviewers. first I have heard of it, nothing in the latest member matters, on any email or on social media. feels like they are trying to keep it quiet as usual.