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Suckler cows.. is it worth it?
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<blockquote data-quote="Woolless" data-source="post: 8173077" data-attributes="member: 3403"><p>We have established a small suckler herd over the past couple of years. It's a revelation how much less work they are than sheep and my sheep aren't the most labour intensive! What I am trying to do now is integrate the cattle and sheep grazing. Sheep lead and take their pick, cattle follow and clear up so there should be a significant benefit in terms of lamb growth. </p><p></p><p>Breeds? One choice would be smart and fancy-arsed with the attendant extra feed and veterinary requirement but higher prices. I have opted for a herd of natives, mainly Traditional Herefords that calve easily and outwinter well on my inch of topsoil without losing condition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Woolless, post: 8173077, member: 3403"] We have established a small suckler herd over the past couple of years. It's a revelation how much less work they are than sheep and my sheep aren't the most labour intensive! What I am trying to do now is integrate the cattle and sheep grazing. Sheep lead and take their pick, cattle follow and clear up so there should be a significant benefit in terms of lamb growth. Breeds? One choice would be smart and fancy-arsed with the attendant extra feed and veterinary requirement but higher prices. I have opted for a herd of natives, mainly Traditional Herefords that calve easily and outwinter well on my inch of topsoil without losing condition. [/QUOTE]
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