cows

Does anyone on here have a primor 5570 with the mixing hopper? I have a few questions about it and how the mixer hoppers works. I have tried to contact Kuhn and my dealer but i haven’t had anything back. There also doesn’t seem to be any videos or pictures of the mixing hopper in action. I...

Hi, i am looking at a career in dairy farming in the UK or move abroad but want to get a feel for the work before making a full commitment and leaving city life. What is the best option to get work around weekends and learn as much as I can in West Midlands or surrounding counties. Any advice...

Funny pictures of cows like these:

We are based in NW Cumbria and are trying to acquire ferreting permission in the NW region. We have over 15yrs experience and use our products to support local butchers and make our own dog food. We work closely with farmers in supporting there work and also farm ourselves so we have a good...

I recently stumbled across an article about lactococcus bacteria being linked to mastitis problems: https://www.dairyherd.com/article/new-type-mastitis-becoming-more-prevalent-difficult-treat I did some more searching on the internet looking for mastitis and lactococcus and it seems like its...

I am looking for between 10-12 in calf heffiers (i would consider cows if there is a genuine reason why they are being sold) that must be due between early January to February.

Hi all With the general shortage of straw last year last and in my area a shortage of arable farmers selling straw due to black grass, compaction etc. What alternatives are people using and how does in compare to straw? I am not interested in putting in slats and am interested in trialing...

70 BROWN SWISS, HOLSTEIN & GUERNSEY X IN-CALF BREEDING COWS & HEIFERS Selling due to downsizing. Mostly home bred. Farm assured Oxfordshire Please click here for images and to contact the seller directly!

Hi everyone, I am currently undertaking a master's in Advertising, Branding and Communications. Currently I am doing a module on 'innovation', and I am trying to develop sustainable farming techniques for British livestock farmers, if you could please answer any of the following questions that...

I am working on a new BBC CHILDREN'S program (hence the lightheartedness) that is looking for farmers who believe that music helps the animals and improves their mood. And who would potentially be happy for us to film on their farm. If anyone does this please could they email me with what kind...

I am working on a new BBC CHILDREN'S program (hence the lightheartedness) that is looking for farmers who believe that music helps the animals and improves their mood. And who would potentially be happy for us to film on their farm. If anyone does this please could they email me with what kind...

Hi folks, I’m inviting you to join The Cattle Deals UK Facebook Group. It’s a new group that’s already gaining some useful post of cattle for sale and wanted. I’m a farmer and I’ve set it up just to help other farmers and farms buy and sell their cattle, you can also advertise your cattle...

Hi all, I'm doing some research on plate meters as we're managing our grass differently and I want to know how much grass there is. Which plate meter is used by people on this forum and would anyone buy a different one? They're pretty expensive so I'd like as much information as possible.

60 SALERS CROSS IN-CALF BREEDING COWS Strongest herd of commercial suckler cows you will see, incalf to a blues x Charalois bull. Farm assured East Yorkshire Home bred For images, price and more info, click this link and login/register For other breeding cattle listings, click here

This was tale about what happened to my brother and I when I was 9 years old and my brother just over 6years . I was just old enough to work helping the then cowman Philip to load kale for the cows, a job he did every afternoon ready for the following days feeding. Philip had a tremendous...

Hi Please could I ask your advice ? We have a small (two acre) field that we rent to our neighbour. He is keeping three English Long Horns (pets) on the field over winter. They have eaten off all the grass and we have had a covering of snow. They are making such a row, and they were quiet in...

Hello, I'm a final year student doing computing science and the daughter of a farmer. I am designing an android calving tracker application for my final year project and would love if anyone would be willing to fill in a survey for me. The survey is completely anonymous. Thanks...

Stabiliser heifers for sale. 7 to 9 months. Home bred, closed herd, very quiet, ideal for breeding. TB4 area. Please call: 01944 758356 for further details. N Yorkshire

Not sure how much of a goer this is going to be, but I've started a neospora blog (particularly for beef farmers). Links to the main industry summaries of the disease all in 1 place, along with regular farmer posts - take a look & see what you think please... Neosporablog.WordPress.com/

What's the going rate for relief milking? I milk at various different set ups ranging from 8 a side swing over to 12 a side double up....cow numbers vary from 70-250, but everywhere I go I get the cows in, set up parlour milk and wash down....wondering what I should be charging to match others?