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  1. happycows

    Twins.....grr

    Any theories behind lots of twins. Driving me crazy. Just been out and cow due to go dry in days slipped 2. That's 4 out of last 6 which is getting beyond a joke. I've always had more than average. Third Calver fortnight ago had 3rd set of twins in a row..all sexed heifers and was born one of a...
  2. HasthorpeGrange

    Longest dry period

    How long will you allow a cow to be dry before you decide to kill her instead of dry her when Incalf? Could be interesting Also how can I explain to someone grass doesn't grow for nothing? And cows shouldn't be kept dry for 7 months because they will be dry through the summer on cheap grass...
  3. buffalo_soldier

    DA's

    Blooming things:mad:. Must be at least 18month since my last one. Then 2 In 24 hours, and to cap it off they are both RDA's:(.
  4. Ballygreenan

    Energy Deficient Cow

    I need as many expert and genuine opinions as possible on this one please. Our oldest cow (7 years old) went down today with what seems to be energy deficiency. She is currently on an extended dry period as she is carrying twins, her first set. Four previous calvings have gone without hitch...
  5. llamedos

    Will All Livestock Production be Antibiotic Free?

    From USA Consumer perceptions, retailers and legislation are changing the way livestock are raised in the U.S. Dining chains like Panera Bread and Chipotle have been marketing antibiotic free meats for some time; McDonald’s will soon join their ranks. Meat packer Tyson Foods is moving towards...
  6. jimmer

    Transition cow

    Kextone boluses, warm water energy drink , temperature checks, and the rest of the new fangled things some people do to fresh calvers is it really worth it
  7. C

    Cubicles - sand, straw, mattresses

    We have recently built a new cubicle shed, and are putting up another shed in due course. We have already decided on Teemore cubicles, but are struggling to decide what to put in the bottom of the cubicles. Currently we bed the other 220 cubicles with straw. Straw is cheap in our area at the...
  8. Cows 'n grass

    All things Dairy

    Last week i upgraded my phone from a Nokia nearly as old as me to the cheapest smartphone on the market so now i have the TFF App and find myself taking photos of everything. So i thought I'd start a dairy specific picture thread where people can post pics of cows, calves, bulls, parlours...
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  9. Townie

    Women in farming

    Are there many women running farms or is it as male dominated as it looks? You never see a woman farmer on TV. Why not? Could you farm without your other half?
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