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As the title suggest considering going down this route with the cattle. Mega simple system, no breeding stock, one stock class. 12 month old bought in 400kgish animals, groups of 40 grazed from March to November on good free draining ground. Fresh cell every day, grazing herbal lays, no corn...

Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK who make calving gates similar to this style - The compact calving gate or the standalone ones?? https://tullyforge.ie/calving-gates/ Looking to bolt it to a H beam in our handling area that can walk the cow into once being through the crush Thanks

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Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Early identification of sick calves is key to getting them treatment and preventing the spread to other calves in the pen or shed. The number of calves arriving onto farms is growing, which means that the risk of infection within the shed is higher. As...

I’ve just watched a Sky news item on an apparent increase in hedgehog numbers in the UK, after years of decline. There was no mention of the badger culls for some reason.🤔

Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Fat cows need to be closely monitored, as they are high risk for issues around calving. Over conditioned or ‘fat’ cows pose a risk as the calving season progresses – this is due to them having a longer dry period and thus, taking a longer time to...

In a bid to manage workload during calving, I'm looking for any inspiration to managing milk for calves day 1-4. Calves are put in groups of 3 for 1st 4 days, giving 1st milking for 1st feed then take milk from next freshest cows for the next feeds up to 4 days. usually don't have to go past...

Has anyone ever had a bull who throws 75% heifers before? This is his second crop of calves. Last year I had 12 bull calves and 29 heifers. So far this year, 2 bull calves and 16 heifers. In his first year I was happy enough to put it down to chance and maybe the fact he's a young bull so...

Just seen in FW that RT plan to press ahead. RT(and so NFU) have now come out with it. So that's the battle lines drawn.. If you want GFC, then stay in nfu If your again it, join BFU Also looks like we need to talk with NSA Anyone with contacts at top of NSA? Updated on 8th March following 2...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Lameness is often an issue that is overlooked during the calving period, and affected calves can go undetected for quite some time – particularly in larger herds. Although it can be difficult to keep on top of everything during this busy time, a focus...

Is anyone using Myco-B and pleased with the results?

Holm & Laue Calf Expert Advert added by: William Bruce Machinery Details Category: GPS and Farm Electronics Other farm electronics Price: £8000 Condition: Used Description Holm & Laue Calf Expert for sale due to changes in system Serviced annually since...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland 10 pedigree, in-calf Speckle Park cows as well as two running with the bull averaged £2,629 at a recent sale held at Ballymena Mart. All the animals were consigned by north Antrim breeder, Richard Creith. The sale topped £3,465, paid for a top quality...

So to get our heads around how useful this support offered by Rishi yesterday, who plans to take advantage of the FETF capital grants this year ...

From a H&S news bulletin” Martin Falshaw of FalshawPartners, Shaws Farm, Swinton, Ripon, North Yorkshire pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3 (2) of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974. He was fined £771 and ordered to pay £4,539 in costs. After the hearing, HSE principal inspector Howard...

Calling all UK Dairy Farmers and Calf Rearers As part of my BSc (Hons) BioVeterinary Science degree at Harper Adams University, I am carrying out research to investigate UK dairy farmers’ approach to treating neonatal calf scour. If you are a UK dairy farmer or calf rearer, I would be very...

Just thought I'd share with you all the privilege I've had with dear old red tractor. So as most of you know I've been due a spot inspection. I try and keep my personal life off of here but for the purpose of this I'll share a bit, my partner of nearly 6 years was blue-lighted to hospital on...

Does many of you use cattle boluses on yoyr cows? Looking about doing it to help boost fertility. Red a few bit on the net there and some suggest using boluses containing beta carotene but cant find many products for sale that have it on a quick google search, find it odd that alk trace dont...

While working with two Angus calves tonight that had drunk well for a week but won’t now,no scour no temperature it dawned on me of a few bunches of Charolais calves that did the same maybe 30 years ago 🙄 the vet said to mix salt in the drink,worked a treat. Was that a fluke or is there...