bolus

  1. j6891

    Bolusing cows

    Have been mineral bolusing my cattle for about the last 5 years and thinking there must be a better way that my current battle. Has anyone got any good tips for streamlining this as can be slow when I have to halter individuals who thrash their head about. Keep feeling I'm close to getting...
  2. Ed @ Farmdeals

    We've listened to your feedback! New livestock deals available

    Farmdeals: winter livestock deals It's now easier than ever for livestock farmers to save money on input costs. Through Farmdeals you have access to hundreds of livestock products including: ✅Milk powder ✅Feed supplements ✅Medicine & antibiotics ✅Minerals ✅Fertility management ✅Livestock tags...
  3. T

    Last lambs left losing their appetite

    I have a handful of lambs that I’m trying to finish but they seem to have lost their appetite. I’ve been feeding them creep and recently been able to do this ad-lib but they just don’t seem interested. The field they’re in isn’t brilliant for grass now but they also have access to a shed with...
  4. K

    Bolus

    What is your recommendation for a bolus for growing ewe lambs, containing cobalt etc? Do boluses work quickly, or is something else recommended (as well as bolus) for a quicker hit?
  5. Shann_mann

    Perfect Suckler cow??

    Over the next few weeks we are expanding are suckler herd and reducing the sheep numbers. We make are suckler cows out of the beef calves born off are dairy cows. At the minute we run alot of Lims and Charollais. With the plan to bull therm with a Bazidaise, Charollais or Blond. I’m after a cow...
  6. T

    Molasses for sheep

    Thinking of using molasses for sheep during tupping until lambing time. What is the best type for sheep? United Molasses seem to be the main place to sell it here. thanks
  7. Dkb

    Pot ale syrup and sheep

    Have the option of collecting IBC’s of pot ale syrup basically next door. Was hoping to feed it to ewes coming up to lambing with barley, oats, grass silage and fodder beet. Would it be poisonous due to high copper levels?
  8. K

    CIDRS/ Rams in

    I am removing the CIDRS on monday afternoon, and injecting at the same time. Am I correct in saying the rams go in the following day?
  9. Agriland RSS

    Autumn-calving: Dealing with milk fever cases

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Milk fever is unfortunately an issue that will likely have to be dealt with on farms calving cows this autumn. A case of milk fever can have a detrimental impact on a cow’s performance during her subsequent lactation, so cases should ideally be avoided...
  10. V

    Suckler breeding cow trade?

    What would trade be like for proper beef bred suckler cows be either with calf at foot or in calf heifer . Angus’s spring Calvers. I might need 10
  11. B

    Sheep's feet

    What a time we are having with lame sheep and lambs we use footvax I don't think we have ever had so many
  12. F

    Mineral drench

    I m a little unhappy with the condition of some of my ewes pre tupping .I'm thinking a mineral drench may perk them up?Or am I wasting my money without testing for deficiency first Any recommendations for products you have had with positive results...
  13. Norfolk Hill Farmer

    Any come back on this dead beast ?

    Bought this heifer out of a market in January this year. Wasn’t quite happy with her after a week or so, thought she may of had pneumonia as a calf, but hoped she’d be ok and it would be a none issue. She never “did “ like the rest and now has died. Went to clear her up and noticed she had been...
  14. Cmoran

    Raddle on rams

    I’ve changed from crayon markers on rams this year to powder raddle i mixed it with grease and 320 gear oil. How long should it last before needing to reapply?
  15. DrDecColbert

    Mineral Boluses

    Hey all, My PhD involved developing a new form of mineral bolus for cattle and sheep, if you have a spare 5 mins and want to help guide the research would you be willing to complete a 13 Q questionnaire linked below. I'm very much focused on providing what farmers actually want. Many thanks...
  16. DrDecColbert

    Mineral Boluses

    Hey all, My PhD involved developing a new form of mineral bolus for cattle and sheep, if you have a spare 5 mins and want to help guide the research would you be willing to complete a 13 Q questionnaire linked below. I'm very much focused on providing what farmers actually want Many thanks...
  17. DrDecColbert

    Bolus Questionnaire

    Hey all, if anyone has a spare 5 minutes would you fill out a 13 Q questionnaire to help guide bolus research? Any feedback is greatly appreciated! https://form.jotform.com/232598411253052
  18. A

    Kelso sale averages

    This gives guide as to the relative demand for various breeds. Just look at the average for Texel tup shearlings and Blue faced Leicesters. And Lleyns!!! https://borderunion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Results-Summary-for-Shearlings-2023_v2.pdf
  19. Collie dog Sid

    Romney Ewe Lambs

    50 Romney breeding ewe lambs Received a min drench and bolus and recently shorn. High country genetics used for a few years now. Will all tup this time POA Staffordshire
  20. Man_in_black

    Scouring older lambs

    Morning 8 days ago moved 70odd Feb born lambs onto new grazing. Before moving had a good few mucky so zolvixed the lot & kept in yard for 3 days. They dried up. Checking them this morning & see around 5+ looking mucky again! The ground isn't lush by any means, certainly no better than what...
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