Dexter Cattle For Sale Discussion Board

I have a small herd of Dexters and need to change my short legged bull. I also have a pedigree herd of Aberdeen Angus Cattle that are in a High health scheme and are free of BVD, IBR Lepto and Johnes, the dexters are also registered in the scheme so any animal I bring on the farm must meet this health status.

Any ideas where I could purchase a bull with high health status?

Keith

You seem to be narrowing the search for a bull there rather alot Keith and you might not get much - if any choice. Would it be possible to get a potential bull tested at your expense in order to be able to choose the bull that you want? Is that allowed? I don't have a bull for sale, so I'm not trying to sell you a bull!

Stephanie

Thanks Stephanie, yes that is an option, but to be accredited they need 2 clear tests 12 months a part. However, one clear test will allow me to have him home and we would have to isolate him with the dexter girl until the second test, difficult but not impossible.

sunoak wrote:Thanks Stephanie, yes that is an option, but to be accredited they need 2 clear tests 12 months a part. However, one clear test will allow me to have him home and we would have to isolate him with the dexter girl until the second test, difficult but not impossible.

I am member of a health scheme and have a non-short, red, young bull for sale. He is accredited IBR, L.Hardjo, BVD but as they have moved the goal posts for Johne's to three tests not yet accredited for that.