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Contract rearing

16-02-2012 07:57PM

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countygorey

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Seems a good idea so you can use your own land for silage and milkers what do ye think thanks

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#2 16-02-2012 08:09PM

GERMAN ROCKS

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what does it cost.

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#3 17-02-2012 02:17PM

pms7

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About €1 / head / day.
Did it once for the second year after put in calf. Reckon cheaper to buy silage.

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#4 17-02-2012 02:19PM

Tipp Man

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Seems like a very costly business

Even Jack Kennedy nearly admitted as much when discussing Greenfields KK

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