We have some paving slabs outside our back door,some becoming dangerously slippery because of a thin coating of green algae acting like grease.
Apart from pressure washing the slab’s clean, is there any way of cleaning them, with any type of “ acid”.
Once cleaned what’s the best way of...
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...
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...
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/incidence-of-tuberculosis-tb-in-cattle-in-great-britain/quarterly-tb-in-cattle-in-great-britain-statistics-notice-september-2023
Not sure when these figures became available. But given the good news for English farmers I’m surprised
how little news this...
I have a hack on my finger on and off this long time. I have tried all sorts of hand cream and putting plasters on it, but 2 days later its cracked again. Do any of you know if any of the cream you use on cows is worth a try? Thanks for any replies
I realise this is a bit of a open question because everyone seems to like different powders but I just wondered what other people get on with.
The powder I've been feeding is an..
18% protein
22% oil
35% skim
I've reared plenty of healthy strong calves on this powder but it's comparatively...
Hello, I have 2 ewes and 4 lambs.
Two of them (from one mother) are fine, but from another one have something around their mouth. I thought originally that they are just dirty but today I looked closer and took pictures…
Moms udder looks clean…
Is that some kind of bacteria? If yes how I can...
Hello, I have 2 ewes and 4 lambs.
Two of them (from one mother) are fine, but from another one have something around their mouth. I thought originally that they are just dirty but today I looked closer and took pictures…
Moms udder looks clean…
Is that some kind of bacteria? If yes how I can...
Preventing and curing lame cows is one of the very few things I think we do quite well. However, I have two cows with Tylomas, they both get a trim probably three times a year to try and take the pressure off it but it really gets to me when it looks like it is causing discomfort. They would be...
Not sure if we are suffering from Schmallenberg but last few days we are getting normal healthy lambs from some ewes but having some twins and triplets which have one normal lamb ( good size) but second lamb is dead with a twisted corkscrew head and stiff crunched up legs ( 3/4 size of first...
I queried this issue on the forum once before and concluded that it may have been administration issues
Firstly we are using a different sealant to usual. Ubroseal Blue.
We dried off 98 cows on Friday, this morning 44 hrs later I counted leaked milk on 37 beds and pools/puddles of milk a...
With 30 cases of STEC and the same strain as that in the cheese it looks more like the 2 are linked
Their website says they are the last Lancashire cheese using raw milk. There is possibly a reason for that.
No doubt some on here will have been drinking raw milk since infancy and make spurious...
Hi all,
I'm looking to expand my flock of sheep this coming spring and I'd like for you knowledgeable folks to guide me in this important process of choosing a specific breed that is worth buying 100 of.
My top trait is: Docility or friendliness.
I cannot tolerate sheep that are...
How do folks who use it apply it ? It is supposed to go under the skin as opposed to in the muscle. We have a herringbone parlour and a herringbone race. Neither seem easy options.
Got a first calver that will not take to her calf. Three weeks old now and it’s getting a bit of a bind getting her in the crush twice a day. At first she kicked out with aggression now it’s more leg lifting to knock the calf off with the odd swift kick. Calf is strong and doing great but won’t...
Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland
Grouping cows when housed this winter, will allow for better management and ensure that they are in the correct body condition score (BCS) for calving.
The dry period for cows is an opportunity to regenerate udder tissue after completing a lactation...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after two instances of sheep worrying in Bowerchalke.
The incidences occurred on November 6 and 7 and saw a lamb killed and more sheep attacked in the same field at Middle Chase...
We are looking for one of the strongest iodine dips that will leave a film on the teats !
I have scoured the Search function on here ,a lot of comments are a bit dated ,and along with our Ag Merchants telling us that Deosan have stopped making their barrier film dip , and sold us 25 ltrs of a...
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