Herd number

johnpawl

Just wondering what is the minimum number of cows you need to keep onto your herd number?We're selling a few cows. Thanks.

Bizzum

If you only have one animal you need a herd number for it. So I would assume the minimun number is one?

agcons

johnpawl wrote: »

Just wondering what is the minimum number of cows you need to keep onto your herd number?We're selling a few cows. Thanks.

If you have no animals for the annual herd test any year they will make your number dormant. To reactivate just give them(local office) a ring a few days before you plan to purchase new stock and you will be back in action.
in some counties they may have a time period with no stock in your name after which they make your number dormant, but either way reactivating is usually not difficult

Tora Bora

agcons wrote: »

If you have no animals for the annual herd test any year they will make your number dormant. To reactivate just give them(local office) a ring a few days before you plan to purchase new stock and you will be back in action.
in some counties they may have a time period with no stock in your name after which they make your number dormant, but either way reactivating is usually not difficult

But you get a visit from the clip board carrying brigade. You get to answer terribly complex questions about boundary fences etc.

EGAR

I've got one heifer and required a herd number for her.

johnpawl

Thanks for the replies, is there a minimum acreage required??

kilmanagh

i'm starting off and am wondering how do i get a herd number?

bigted2

kilmanagh wrote: »

i'm starting off and am wondering how do i get a herd number?

hi go to the local DVO they will be able to help:)

hey diddle diddle

hi does anyone know how i get a new herd number for cattle i inherited when my father died and how many acres i need for x amount of cattle. presuming need cattle crush and land to be properly fenced etc

greysides

hey diddle diddle wrote: »

hi does anyone know how i get a new herd number for cattle i inherited when my father died and how many acres i need for x amount of cattle. presuming need cattle crush and land to be properly fenced etc

You may be able to get the herd number put into your name. Less hassle hopefully.