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whelan2 · 04-05-2014 11:55AM

satstheway wrote: »

Never had them as clean.

did you just use normal dishwasher detergent, doing mine this week

satstheway · 04-05-2014 12:08PM

My last scc was 82 before the wash so it was not for that reason.
Old liners are just to replace any that are burst when trampled on.

I was washing shells and they were a pain so I thought why not the dish washer.

Used 2 power ball tablets . Cleaned them great.
140 min wash and they need a while to cool.

Viewtodiefor · 04-05-2014 12:20PM

satstheway wrote: »

My last scc was 82 before the wash so it was not for that reason.
Old liners are just to replace any that are burst when trampled on.

I was washing shells and they were a pain so I thought why not the dish washer.

Used 2 power ball tablets . Cleaned them great.
140 min wash and they need a while to cool.

Herself must be away for the weekend!

satstheway · 04-05-2014 12:20PM

Viewtodiefor wrote: »

After 2 weeks of horrible tbc's up to170, discovered the problem on Thursday got txt last night tbc of 3. Heaven

What was the problem?

Viewtodiefor · 04-05-2014 12:24PM

satstheway wrote: »

What was the problem?

The line linking the receiving jar to sanitary trap full of ****e at the bends. Cleaned out drilled it put inlet in and t'eed a wash line into the one that washes the sanitary trap. Problem solved! Only annoying thing is I should have checked it earlier

whelan2 · 04-05-2014 12:32PM

Viewtodiefor wrote: »

The line linking the receiving jar to sanitary trap full of ****e at the bends. Cleaned out drilled it put inlet in and t'eed a wash line into the one that washes the sanitary trap. Problem solved! Only annoying thing is I should have checked it earlier

did you get it down low for the last tests of the month or will you be deducted?

Viewtodiefor · 04-05-2014 12:34PM

whelan2 wrote: »

did you get it down low for the last tests of the month or will you be deducted?[/

Just scraped in for the month I think. Was tested on Thursday so think that's in April ?

whelan2 · 04-05-2014 12:37PM

Viewtodiefor wrote: »

whelan2 wrote: »

did you get it down low for the last tests of the month or will you be deducted?[/

Just scraped in for the month I think. Was tested on Thursday so think that's in April ?

are you glanbia, if so the month finished on may the 3rd which was yesterday

Viewtodiefor · 04-05-2014 02:28PM

whelan2 wrote: »

Viewtodiefor wrote: »

are you glanbia, if so the month finished on may the 3rd which was yesterday

Yeah glanbia

case 956 · 05-05-2014 02:39PM

relief milker in this morning did a good job milking and was suppose to write in dairy wall anything bulling, never even batted a eyelid for bulling, nothing wrote down

Gillespy · 05-05-2014 03:02PM

I've been known to put clusters and bits and pieces of the milk line into the dishwasher too. Unfortunately it's too small for the calf feeders, even the 6 teat ones.

sheebadog · 06-05-2014 06:21AM

First calver had a calf last night that was 56kgs !
First time in six months using the jack.
Was by a bull called Caesar.

frazzledhome · 06-05-2014 06:59AM

sheebadog wrote: »

First calver had a calf last night that was 56kgs !
First time in six months using the jack.
Was by a bull called Caesar.

Should that not be Brutus

sheebadog · 06-05-2014 07:09AM

frazzledhome wrote: »

Should that not be Brutas

Lol. Good point.

frazzledhome · 06-05-2014 08:45AM

How long after calving to reg a calf, I missed one

whelan2 · 06-05-2014 08:46AM

frazzledhome wrote: »

How long after calving to reg a calf, I missed one

think its 28 days but afaik it only becomes a problem if they realise before you do

frazzledhome · 06-05-2014 08:47AM

whelan2 wrote: »

think its 28 days but afaik it only becomes a problem if they realise before you do

Cheers, I knew you'd have the answer

Greengrass1 · 06-05-2014 08:49AM

No cows bulling to day. 50% bulled at 2 weeks. That's only cows that are 9 weeks plus calved. Would be 80% if everything was served

frazzledhome · 06-05-2014 08:58AM

Like Brown Thomas make up counter here this am

Gillespy · 06-05-2014 10:06AM

Herringbone crush is it? I want one. Any pointers from your experience?

Greengrass1 wrote: »

No cows bulling to day. 50% bulled at 2 weeks. That's only cows that are 9 weeks plus calved. Would be 80% if everything was served

When the AI man is coming everyday, why not serve them with a cheap/free straw? I think you said you don't have a tank yet, salemen like to sweeten a deal with free straws and nitrogen refills. I know people like to wait but I think that makes more sense in high yielding herds with cows doing over 45kgs.

Greengrass1 · 06-05-2014 10:12AM

Gillespy wrote: »

Herringbone crush is it? I want one. Any pointers from your experience?

When the AI man is coming everyday, why not serve them with a cheap/free straw? I think you said you don't have a tank yet, salemen like to sweeten a deal with free straws and nitrogen refills. I know people like to wait but I think that makes more sense in high yielding herds with cows doing over 45kgs.

Hard to change everything in a few years. Still if I calve 50% of cows in 3 weeks its very good going

sheebadog · 06-05-2014 10:12AM

Gillespy wrote: »

Herringbone crush is it? I want one. Any pointers from your experience?

When the AI man is coming everyday, why not serve them with a cheap/free straw? I think you said you don't have a tank yet, salemen like to sweeten a deal with free straws and nitrogen refills. I know people like to wait but I think that makes more sense in high yielding herds with cows doing over 45kgs.

I wouldn't waste money on straws if a cow is milking 45kgs.
Don't serve cows here until they are milking less than 30kgs.

mahoney_j · 06-05-2014 10:22AM

Greengrass1 wrote: »

No cows bulling to day. 50% bulled at 2 weeks. That's only cows that are 9 weeks plus calved. Would be 80% if everything was served

Flying here too,one week In and over half of cows bulled (including last 2 cows to calve)and after a slow start with heifers 65% bulled to natural heat since lastcwednesday ,remainder will get pg tomorrow am.ai man tells me he's getting a sore arm from all the cows been served daily!!

stanflt · 06-05-2014 11:37AM

sheebadog wrote: »

I wouldn't waste money on straws if a cow is milking 45kgs.
Don't serve cows here until they are milking less than 30kgs.

I wouldn't be with you on this one- bull away and get her back incalf- some of my highest yielders 14k plus calve every 350 days
No problem holding and doing 50litres plus

Plus there are only getting grass and up to 8kg 13% high energy nut and no buffer

Lads told me my type of cow doesn't suit this system

Delivered 9023 litres per cow last year and have a 363 day ci

Compared to this time last year cows are doing 2kg milk per less but getting 5kg dm meal less (no grass this time last year)
It's costing 3cpl meal cost compared to 10 plus last year

sheebadog · 06-05-2014 12:19PM

stanflt wrote: »

I wouldn't be with you on this one- bull away and get her back incalf- some of my highest yielders 14k plus calve every 350 days
No problem holding and doing 50litres plus

Plus there are only getting grass and up to 8kg 13% high energy nut and no buffer

Lads told me my type of cow doesn't suit this system

Delivered 9023 litres per cow last year and have a 363 day ci

Compared to this time last year cows are doing 2kg milk per less but getting 5kg dm meal less (no grass this time last year)
It's costing 3cpl meal cost compared to 10 plus last year

Very, very impressive Stan!
On average how many straws would these high yielders use to get in calf.
Cheapest straw I can get is €48.

stanflt · 06-05-2014 12:22PM

sheebadog wrote: »

Very, very impressive Stan!
On average how many straws would these high yielders use to get in calf.
Cheapest straw I can get is €48.

1.9 is the average on the cows over 10k
Straws only costing 14 euro avg

Plus I'm getting a lot of royalties in the form of free straws

sheebadog · 06-05-2014 12:25PM

stanflt wrote: »

1.9 is the average on the cows over 10k
Straws only costing 14 euro avg

Plus I'm getting a lot of royalties in the form of free straws

Nice one on the royalties.
On top of the price of the straw the call out charge is €50!

stanflt · 06-05-2014 12:26PM

sheebadog wrote: »

Nice one on the royalties.
On top of the price of the straw the call out charge is €50!

We do our own which is a huge saving

sheebadog · 06-05-2014 12:30PM

stanflt wrote: »

We do our own which is a huge saving

I'm headhunting for a farm worker with the necessary skills ATM.
Know of anyone willing to travel?

mahoney_j · 06-05-2014 12:51PM

sheebadog wrote: »

I'm headhunting for a farm worker with the necessary skills ATM.
Know of anyone willing to travel?

10 years ago I'd be over to u like a shot Sheba.try an add in the journal there's lots of very knowledgeable guys knocking around this country who'd jump at the chance to work in an operation like yours ,learn French and have a bit of nice weather on their back!!!

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