Cattle B&B

Ashill5

Hi There,

I got an inquiry today would I take in 8 incalf suckler Cows (not calving till June) for B&B until 1 April. I have a spare capacity in my Slatted shed!

I was just wondering what are the procedures for it!
What sort of money should i be charging more importantly ?

They fully tested and clear ?

Kovu

Ashill5 wrote: »

Hi There,

I got an inquiry today would I take in 8 incalf suckler Cows (not calving till June) for B&B until 1 April. I have a spare capacity in my Slatted shed!

I was just wondering what are the procedures for it!
What sort of money should i be charging more importantly ?

They fully tested and clear ?

Are they IBR & BVD tested?
What breeds and average weights? (to gauge feeding costs; a 750 kg cow needs a lot more feeding than a 500kg cow)
Is the owner far from your shed?
Are you sure you have enough fodder to accommodate all yours & his without need to buy in?
What terms would you be on if one got ill/aborted/died?

Just don't get caught on the small stuff!

sh1tstirrer

You have to put them in your herd the same as if you are buying them.

Ashill5

Thanks for your replies!!!

I decided against it too much hassle !;)

razor8

does anyone know how B&B accomodation effects stocking densities

If someone takes cattle in the proper manner, ie testing in testing out. can you use these cattle to boost your stocking levels for the year??

MOOVAN

B&B form is NBAS 31B.Tested coming in and going out.
If other farmer is providing feed and labour himself -shed rental works out at 30c a day/animal(8 cows x 0.30 x 140 days = E 336)