Ayrshire cattle

[manfromhill]

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.

We are up in the renfrewshire area and still are around a quarter of our herd Ayrshire but within 5 miles of us there are still three or four fully Ayrshire herds

 

[Devon lad]

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 thinking of a few as well, maybe we can turn Devon into an Ayrshire hub! What type of cow would you put them on to in your herd? Straight jersey?

 

[Durry cows]

This good young cow off with tb this morning which is a shame to say the least

In other news any young Ayrshires enthusiasts there is the young breeders weekend in Ayr next month a great weekend for socialising/seeing some great herds
https://www.ayrshirescs.org/workspace/pdfs/2018-young-breeders-flyer_1.pdf

 

[Cows 'n grass]

I’m thinking of a few as well, maybe we can turn Devon into an Ayrshire hub! What type of cow would you put them on to in your herd? Straight jersey?

I have two J X Ayr which are both good solid cows and I think they both born in 2007 so they've lasted well.

I have put a big portion of the herd to NZ fresian for the last three years so half my replacements next spring will be crossbred and the plan is to put all of those to Ayrshire on a three way crossing program.

 

[Cows 'n grass]

View attachment 691520 This good young cow off with tb this morning which is a shame to say the least

In other news any young Ayrshires enthusiasts there is the young breeders weekend in Ayr next month a great weekend for socialising/seeing some great herds
https://www.ayrshirescs.org/workspace/pdfs/2018-young-breeders-flyer_1.pdf

I've lost for too many to Tb in the last decade an the majority seem to be good young cows. I don't remember ever losing one that's already on the cull list.

 

[Mr Mackay]

View attachment 691520 This good young cow off with tb this morning which is a shame to say the least

In other news any young Ayrshires enthusiasts there is the young breeders weekend in Ayr next month a great weekend for socialising/seeing some great herds
https://www.ayrshirescs.org/workspace/pdfs/2018-young-breeders-flyer_1.pdf

Feckin TB

 

[upnortheast]

Among the cows we got from @Cowmangav earlier in the year these 2 are looking well on their holidays at GYS

More to be had at Borderway later this month I`m told

Changue Mary Rose 91

Changue Maybelle 115

 

[Cowmangav]

Maybelle 115th EX 93 is nine yr old next month. Has a daughter in the sale by Stormin Norman.

 

[Cowmangav]

Mary Rose is 92nd actually ! but she is EX91 . Has daughter by Whitecroft Dr Foster.

 

[upnortheast]

Mary Rose is 92n

Sorry, Big fingers create typos

 

[Cows 'n grass]

As part of a crossbreeding program is there any need for me to look beyond Napier? He looks to be a cracking bull for any grazing herd and very well proven.

 

[Big_D]

As part of a crossbreeding program is there any need for me to look beyond Napier? He looks to be a cracking bull for any grazing herd and very well proven.

Yeah he is a good bull, he is a son of meikle laught triple crown, I find all the sons of him to be the type i like but restricted where I can use him now, will get a few pics for you

 

[cowgirl95]

As part of a crossbreeding program is there any need for me to look beyond Napier? He looks to be a cracking bull for any grazing herd and very well proven.

Take a look at his milking speed figures before you use him !!!!!!! They are correct too we found that out the hard way

 

[Big_D]

Take a look at his milking speed figures before you use him !!!!!!! They are correct too we found that out the hard way

Have 20 milking here, not fast milkers but don't hold up a row either

 

[TeaBread]

some Ayrshire some mixed some unknown

 

[TeaBread]

47 in calf to the AA bull. Currently the green grass is worth more ...

 

[TeaBread]

The Ayrshire have grown on me, oddly as we are moving to BF. Limited winter feedstock may lead to much hay included in ration. Good job we are low output as we will certainly be low input from this drought. 13 litres ave on once-a-day.
Not sure if chopping hay will help intakes or just waste diesel.

 

[coomoo]

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[Big_D]

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Taking the cheque book?

 

[upnortheast]

Get yourselves there boys.
Bought some at @Cowmangav last sale.
Done exceptionly well. See pics from GYS further up this thread