Ayrshire cattle
- Thread starter coomoo
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Nice looking animals
betweenthelines
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- southwest
What's the reason for "posed" Dairy cow pics having them with front feet elevated?
Or to put it bluntly, why's that cow stood on a pile of crap?
They were always photoed standing up the hill outside. Then came the indoor shows with indoor pictures, hence a board to stand on.
Covered with lawn clippings.
Winter meant silage !
The North Americans deemed that cows had to slope uphill and dragged the rest of us in. Cows don't have to run uphill to milk , but the North Americans insisted on it. They also insisted on size at all costs for the showring. Size is one of the most negatively associated traits to longevity , and is also negatively associated with feed conversion rates. The Holstein breed went collectively mad.
Covered with lawn clippings.
Winter meant silage !
The North Americans deemed that cows had to slope uphill and dragged the rest of us in. Cows don't have to run uphill to milk , but the North Americans insisted on it. They also insisted on size at all costs for the showring. Size is one of the most negatively associated traits to longevity , and is also negatively associated with feed conversion rates. The Holstein breed went collectively mad.
betweenthelines
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- Location
- southwest
I agree Cowmangav, the yanks are to blame for most things wrong in modern dairying.
- Location
- Northumberland
Was having this discussion once with a well known North Cumbrian dairy farmer.
He answered with the question - "Well don`t you think a pair of heels enhances a woman`s appearance"
Big_D
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- Location
- S W Scotland
Sorry for slow reply, I was at the silage so didn't see him, was he at you before us?
To be honest I can' really say how good a visit it was as this is only the second time we've classified, done under the young bull proving scheme.
We had an easlad scored as a reference at 76 points, 2 skyfalls at 78 and 79 points, an evolution at 78 points and 2 vitalitys at79 and 81 points
Cows 'n grass
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- Location
- Modbury, South Devon
Are there still many Ayrshire's left in Ayrshire?
I'm in south Devon and South Devons would still account for the majority of the suckler cows down here but I don't get many opportunities to see Ayrshire cows, they're pretty few and far between in the SW.
I'm planning on introducing some Ayrshire genetics next year so I still have a while to choose bull/bulls.
I'm in south Devon and South Devons would still account for the majority of the suckler cows down here but I don't get many opportunities to see Ayrshire cows, they're pretty few and far between in the SW.
I'm planning on introducing some Ayrshire genetics next year so I still have a while to choose bull/bulls.
Durry cows
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- Location
- Derbyshire
As a side note be well worth phoning Sam wake he is a good guy be very happy to help as salesman for UK Ayrshire semen 07803 515626
Durry cows
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- Derbyshire
Quite a few Ayrshires still in Ayrshire @Cowmangav will be better informed up there you surprise me about south Devon’s being the mainstay though
Sadly in the last 20 years there seem to have been a disproportionate number of Ayrshire herds in Ayrshire , with no successors , mine included. The future looks a bit grim too , as there aren't many new herds starting. One bright spot has been the willingness of some Holstein herds to run a few pedigree Ayrshires once again.
- Location
- Buxton, Derbyshire
I’m sure someone told me not long ago that there are more Ayrshire’s in the South West than there are in Scotland! And that most in the SW would be grazing herds whereas the Scots are mainly housed now. Could be wrong though.
Cows 'n grass
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- Location
- Modbury, South Devon
Into the 60's south Devons would have been the main dairy breed locally as well. Our area is called the South Hams and is the real heartland of SD cattle, once you get up nearer Dartmoor you don't see so many.
- Location
- Buxton, Derbyshire
This friday, 6th July, my grandad and uncle are hosting a stockjudging evening at their Heydale herd. I'm sure if anyone on here is interested in going you'll be more than welcome to attend. More info on the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/385091271999551/?ti=cl
@Durry cows I'm guessing you'll be there??
@Durry cows I'm guessing you'll be there??