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by andy simmons
Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Cattle Race - Cattle Race
Replies: 16
Views: 14324

I would also consider making a race (815mm) out of cattle hurdles as made by IAE and Batemans. You can vary the configuration, have side gates where you like, connect a crush to it and include a holding pen. It also means you can move it if you need. I have found this system easily strong enough fo...
by andy simmons
Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Age of heifer at first service
Replies: 3
Views: 5243

At what age do you have your heifers before first serving? I'm sure there is a consensus!

Thanks

Andy
by andy simmons
Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Ref Council meeting on thursday
Replies: 6
Views: 6176

Could we please have a full and frank report of the meeting for those unable to attend the meeting.

Andy Simmons
Lantivet Dexters
by andy simmons
Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Ref Council meeting on thursday
Replies: 6
Views: 5951

Could we please have a full and frank report of the meeting for those unable to attend the meeting.

Andy Simmons
Lantivet Dexters
by andy simmons
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: You never told me this!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 8737

Saffy, in Ifor Williams trailers (all sorts of sizes and configurations, sheep decks, wheel sizes etc) you can add partitions that go accross the trailer or move them from front to back in the trailer according to how many animals you are transporting. There are locating holes about every 2 feet. I...
by andy simmons
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: You never told me this!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 13206

Saffy, in Ifor Williams trailers (all sorts of sizes and configurations, sheep decks, wheel sizes etc) you can add partitions that go accross the trailer or move them from front to back in the trailer according to how many animals you are transporting. There are locating holes about every 2 feet. I...
by andy simmons
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: You never told me this!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 11760

Saffy, in Ifor Williams trailers (all sorts of sizes and configurations, sheep decks, wheel sizes etc) you can add partitions that go accross the trailer or move them from front to back in the trailer according to how many animals you are transporting. There are locating holes about every 2 feet. I...
by andy simmons
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: TB Testing - Can dates be changed.
Replies: 6
Views: 5858

I was able to bring my test forward by 3 months by talking to local SVS office but don't know if you can delay your date. It was no problem at all. I'm on 12 month interval. I suspect delaying is likely to be a problem.
by andy simmons
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: TB Testing - Can dates be changed.
Replies: 6
Views: 6547

I was able to bring my test forward by 3 months by talking to local SVS office but don't know if you can delay your date. It was no problem at all. I'm on 12 month interval. I suspect delaying is likely to be a problem.
by andy simmons
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: TB Testing - Can dates be changed.
Replies: 6
Views: 6244

I was able to bring my test forward by 3 months by talking to local SVS office but don't know if you can delay your date. It was no problem at all. I'm on 12 month interval. I suspect delaying is likely to be a problem.
by andy simmons
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Good weather forcast sites - There must be one somewhere.
Replies: 5
Views: 7087

As far as the weather forcast go I look at several and try to find consensus. I think the met office is more accurate and for the current day the rain radar images help me decide how soon rain may be on the way or if lucky when it may be going to stop. I have just started using this metcheck site w...
by andy simmons
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Good weather forcast sites - There must be one somewhere.
Replies: 5
Views: 6622

As far as the weather forcast go I look at several and try to find consensus. I think the met office is more accurate and for the current day the rain radar images help me decide how soon rain may be on the way or if lucky when it may be going to stop. I have just started using this metcheck site w...
by andy simmons
Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: bulling discharge - blood in bulling discharge
Replies: 5
Views: 6454

Many thanks Duncan, I have not observed the same in any of my cattle previously even when I have been checking them for bulling when using AI. I am now relieved that it is normal. Yes I will be getting them in calf using AI in late May/June so they will hopefully calve in early spring for us in Cor...
by andy simmons
Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: bulling discharge - blood in bulling discharge
Replies: 5
Views: 6650

Many thanks Duncan, I have not observed the same in any of my cattle previously even when I have been checking them for bulling when using AI. I am now relieved that it is normal. Yes I will be getting them in calf using AI in late May/June so they will hopefully calve in early spring for us in Cor...
by andy simmons
Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: bulling discharge - blood in bulling discharge
Replies: 5
Views: 6650

I have a 16 month old heifer who must be bulling at present, she is not running with a bull. Her bulling discharge seems heavier than normal and also contains blood. Is there any advice as to what the cause may be and action I should take?