Fertility

Sue E · Post by **Sue E** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:58 pm

Thank you to everyone who offered advice earlier when I could not get my first Dexter in calf. She was bought at 14 months of age and I tried all the advice given but having given her every chance, yesterday I sent her in to slaughter as she was nearly 30 months of age and I thought enough was enough and the freezer beckoned! Rather than put me off I think it made me more determined to succeed with the Dexters.
It has been a learning curve and this year I have bred 2 lovely calves from in-calf cows I bought and have another due to calve later in the year.
I must say though it was rather a sad day when I had to part with her as the cows are very much part of the family.

Rob R · Post by **Rob R** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:52 am

We still have the two 'retired' foundation cows, that we bought ten years ago, in the herd despite them no longer breeding, common sense says they should be away but sentiment prevails. Hope your breeding continues to go well.

Kathy Millar · Post by **Kathy Millar** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:58 pm

...and I'm about to take in a 4 year old ewe for gum surgery :p She's halter trained and an absolute pet and I am due to get paid for some bookkeeping :p Sometimes you just have to support the heart in farming, just to keep going.

Kathy who isn't going on any holidays this year so why not spend on her favourite ewe.

Inger · Post by **Inger** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:58 pm

I'm going to keep one particular pet cow, no matter how old she gets because I need a lead cow and she's a favourite. Now if I can just get a heifer calf out of her. :;):