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<blockquote data-quote="JP1" data-source="post: 6908840" data-attributes="member: 54"><p>Before breed, please address a couple of other points</p><p></p><p>Are your fields in a ring fence? If so I would recommend a permanent ring fence no matter what breed</p><p></p><p>If you are breeding, never ever ever be tempted to buy anything without health pre-testing and quarantine on your farm on entry</p><p></p><p>You can buy a strong enough crush like a Tubar one for not a massive amount. You'll need to check it's not too rotten. You will however regret it and then go out and spend that money again plus some to get a decent crush that has all the functionality you really need. Will it be in one place (your yard) or will you need to move it. If the former you could make a permanent timber or tube race with a Morris head yoke at the front and have removable panel for access to teats for latching on calves or whatever. My own recommendation would be to get a crush with manual width adjustment and opening side doors from the start and if possible a vet box add on behind and a rump bar for safe control. It will last 50 years and will never break or be regretted and will save you hassle from the get go. Your safety, your family's and the vet's is paramount</p><p></p><p>IAE and others offer a portable handling system for about £1200 plus VAT with tapered sized gates, hoops and hurdles. You will never realise how many times you need them until you carry them (they are heavy) or don't have them every time you need to load from the corner of a field</p><p></p><p>Whatever cows you choose, once a fortnight call them to you with a few suckler rolls or to a fresh field of grass. You can never underestimate the ability of a greedy lead cow to help you move or corral stock. Never.</p><p></p><p>After that I'd say visit a few herds of various breeds after lockdown and pick something that you like the look of. South Devons sounded a good suggestion, maybe look at Lincoln Reds or Ruby Red Devons or Sussex too. Do you really want natives? I'm asking as I've always felt my neighbour's first cross Simmental x South Devons alway look like a decent cow and you could cross with any terminal sire with a cow of that frame and milkiness.</p><p></p><p>Of course I follow none of that breed advice myself and posted the earlier points as I've got the T-shirt. I keep Galloways myself and always think the outlyers look better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JP1, post: 6908840, member: 54"] Before breed, please address a couple of other points Are your fields in a ring fence? If so I would recommend a permanent ring fence no matter what breed If you are breeding, never ever ever be tempted to buy anything without health pre-testing and quarantine on your farm on entry You can buy a strong enough crush like a Tubar one for not a massive amount. You'll need to check it's not too rotten. You will however regret it and then go out and spend that money again plus some to get a decent crush that has all the functionality you really need. Will it be in one place (your yard) or will you need to move it. If the former you could make a permanent timber or tube race with a Morris head yoke at the front and have removable panel for access to teats for latching on calves or whatever. My own recommendation would be to get a crush with manual width adjustment and opening side doors from the start and if possible a vet box add on behind and a rump bar for safe control. It will last 50 years and will never break or be regretted and will save you hassle from the get go. Your safety, your family's and the vet's is paramount IAE and others offer a portable handling system for about £1200 plus VAT with tapered sized gates, hoops and hurdles. You will never realise how many times you need them until you carry them (they are heavy) or don't have them every time you need to load from the corner of a field Whatever cows you choose, once a fortnight call them to you with a few suckler rolls or to a fresh field of grass. You can never underestimate the ability of a greedy lead cow to help you move or corral stock. Never. After that I'd say visit a few herds of various breeds after lockdown and pick something that you like the look of. South Devons sounded a good suggestion, maybe look at Lincoln Reds or Ruby Red Devons or Sussex too. Do you really want natives? I'm asking as I've always felt my neighbour's first cross Simmental x South Devons alway look like a decent cow and you could cross with any terminal sire with a cow of that frame and milkiness. Of course I follow none of that breed advice myself and posted the earlier points as I've got the T-shirt. I keep Galloways myself and always think the outlyers look better. [/QUOTE]
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