whelan1 wrote: » just aswell he's not here any more:D
C0N0R wrote: » Just finished all our scanning. Out of 1000 cows milking at the moment we have 85 empties and roughly 140 to be induced. Of those 85 we are keeping 48 for winter milk and will cull the rest. Out of 160 heifers all are in calf bar 7 and one of those 7 is a free Martin and one other had a cist. All in all happy enough with it, cows to be induced is a bit high is the only thing. Might be moving to a new farm in June, cousin might be taking over a 400 cow farm and if he does he wants me to come run it with him. We can do it on only two labour units and the odd relief milker. Hopefully he goes for it as it will be better paid than this and less time in the parlour and a greater opportunity to learn.
jeff greene wrote: » How far gone will the cows be when you induce them? Its a disgusting thing to have to do, do the cows give their full milk potential after, is there any effect on subsequent fertility? Are there any farmers in Ireland doing this. I wouldn’t be surprised if some kiwi wannabes are.
whelan1 wrote: » my vet was telling me last week of a farmer who aborts all cows that havent calved by the end of march:eek: think its a horrible thing to do tbh
funny man wrote: » I thought that induction was banned or to be banned in New Zealand. did you here anything like that? It dosn't portray a good picture of farming and should not be allowed or accepted over here as this would damage our image, which to my mind is our most important sales pitch to the outside world where we depend on selling our products. 400 cows sounds like a doddle after what you have been working with, just a word of caution there is a saying; Never work for family!, but it's just a saying, make sure you set out you're stall and have a written agreement as it will prevent ill feeling and give both of ye something to refer to in the event of a dispute, best of luck with the new venture, i hope ye get it.
jeff greene wrote: » How far gone will the cows be when you induce them? Its a disgusting thing to have to do, do the cows give their full milk potential after, is there any effect on subsequent fertility?
whelan1 wrote: » how much liquid parafin or similar would you give a 50kg calf with a bit of collic ? i gave him 60cc was this enough
keep going wrote: » boy were they chatting up farmers must have been 30 or 40 of them trying get off with us.
keep going wrote: » there was meeting in clon last nite about the future of dairying.turns out it was a bank of ireland do and boy were they chatting up farmers must have been 30 or 40 of them trying get off with us.wondering were we planning expansion, what bussiness bank do we use etc.i just wonder given their record is it a vote of confidence or should i be getting worried.
keep going wrote: » or maybe they are try to get some of it back.they were on about a "bisiness card" akind of a laser card for farmers instead of checks any one have one
alderdeer wrote: » That Business card is a Credit card, I got one myself there in january just for buying something online or god forbid maybe get a chance to go to the cinema or something like that. The money comes out of your account at the end of each month and they will try hard to give you as mach credit on it as possible :eek:, Ill be getting rid of mine again, seems to be alot of charges with it. Dont ever give up on the cheques, you wont write a cheque if you dont have the money;)
