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Posted: Thursday 11 August, 2011
Blizzard was in season today (9th August), so she's been AI'd with Hengae Fearsome again. The AI technician suggested that one would be enough, as she's well in season and this time it's a natural one. That leaves me a straw in store in case she doesn't hold this time.
I'm expecting Breeze to come into season next week - fingers crossed.
In general, the British traditional breeds do not need to be housed in winter if they have adequate shelter in the field
Traditional breeds of cattle can manage perfectly well on grazing alone – in theory. However, it’s unlikely that, in
Cattle are very hard on fencing. They rub on it, they lean on it, they stick their heads between the strands of wire to
Dalmore, Station Road,
Barry, Angus. DD7 7RS.
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