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by GRAEME
Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Other Colours - other colours
Replies: 3
Views: 4619

I have seen the term 'wild red' mentioned on here a few times, as distinct for just red. What exactly is this?
by GRAEME
Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Photos of my new herd
Replies: 8
Views: 10011

I have a horned herd and up to now this has not been a problem. I have to be selective with which animals go together when they go in for the winter as some get on and some dont. However it is definitely my experience that horned animals pull their punches with each other. I had to sell two cows th...
by GRAEME
Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Photos of my new herd
Replies: 8
Views: 9642

I have a horned herd and up to now this has not been a problem. I have to be selective with which animals go together when they go in for the winter as some get on and some dont. However it is definitely my experience that horned animals pull their punches with each other. I had to sell two cows th...
by GRAEME
Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Bulletin Readers Letter
Replies: 47
Views: 39747

read the letter three times and although its not too upsetting I do feel its a little misguided. Whats wrong with a niche market? I think most dexter beef producers would be only too happy with that tag. The author seems to think that competition is about volume, in this case its not its about qual...
by GRAEME
Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Bulletin Readers Letter
Replies: 47
Views: 40631

read the letter three times and although its not too upsetting I do feel its a little misguided. Whats wrong with a niche market? I think most dexter beef producers would be only too happy with that tag. The author seems to think that competition is about volume, in this case its not its about qual...
by GRAEME
Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: bullentin
Replies: 50
Views: 49540

I cant think of any publication that I would read or expect to read fully cover to cover. The important thing is that the bulletin should be able to appeal to the widest spectrum of readers and if that means articles about Garden centres etc then why not. I have gleaned a huge amount of useful tips...
by GRAEME
Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: bullentin
Replies: 50
Views: 52479

I cant think of any publication that I would read or expect to read fully cover to cover. The important thing is that the bulletin should be able to appeal to the widest spectrum of readers and if that means articles about Garden centres etc then why not. I have gleaned a huge amount of useful tips...
by GRAEME
Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 9006

Last week I recieved an e mail from someone regarding a bull I had for sale on the website- Risegate Buzzard. The person asked for some extra photos which i sent and then e mailed me back to confirm the price and finally e mailed to say he wanted it and could I take the advert off and he would send...
by GRAEME
Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 8928

Last week I recieved an e mail from someone regarding a bull I had for sale on the website- Risegate Buzzard. The person asked for some extra photos which i sent and then e mailed me back to confirm the price and finally e mailed to say he wanted it and could I take the advert off and he would send...
by GRAEME
Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter prices
Replies: 8
Views: 11470

What could secure the future for owners and the breed would be a co-operative that could develop the market for beef and provide a set up with an abbatoir/butcher so that everyone in the scheme would know the standard cost and return. The size of the national herd could be an opportunity rather tha...
by GRAEME
Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter prices
Replies: 8
Views: 12060

What could secure the future for owners and the breed would be a co-operative that could develop the market for beef and provide a set up with an abbatoir/butcher so that everyone in the scheme would know the standard cost and return. The size of the national herd could be an opportunity rather tha...
by GRAEME
Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: abbatoir costs - cost of putting a dexter in the freezer
Replies: 12
Views: 16463

Have been quoted £190 slaughter into freezer bags in Lincs. But these cant do over 30 mths. Does anyone know an abbatoir that will do 30 mths near to Lincs/East Mids.
by GRAEME
Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: abbatoir costs - cost of putting a dexter in the freezer
Replies: 12
Views: 15281

Have been quoted £190 slaughter into freezer bags in Lincs. But these cant do over 30 mths. Does anyone know an abbatoir that will do 30 mths near to Lincs/East Mids.
by GRAEME
Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Treatment for Ring Worm
Replies: 10
Views: 14957

Creosote was useful in the past for treating sheds to prevent ringworm, however if you have had creasote left on your own skin for any length of time you will know it is completely unappropriate for putting direct on to cattle. I have been interested to note this year when I have left some cattle o...
by GRAEME
Wed Jan 25, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Treatment for Ring Worm
Replies: 10
Views: 12699

Creosote was useful in the past for treating sheds to prevent ringworm, however if you have had creasote left on your own skin for any length of time you will know it is completely unappropriate for putting direct on to cattle. I have been interested to note this year when I have left some cattle o...