Sean - that ph test is impressive. I've been chasing low ph for a while and it's a slow process without liming. Super jealous of the weather you're having - we are getting around 2 ft of snow as we speak. Keep it up! - Peter
Good man Sean, cattle all looking good! Fair play to you you have great confidence in your system,I'd still be wary of the damage fluke can do internally before cattle show signs, very interesting concept and I'll be keeping a close eye on how it will progress Keep the videos coming 👍
Well Chris not really. I tend to spend a lot more time than necessary. I might also be a little obsessive too. But I believe we get out what we put in. In the summer when on the grass full time it's a matter of spending an hour on a Sunday fencing ahead for the week then it's just a matter of opening a gap. Also once we have in place our legs of the ladder so to speak its just a matter of running in the steps. I guess it would not suit everyone but I love it tbh. I really enjoy it. A herd of hundreds of cattle would be more efficient obviously but small herds need to be looked at and counted too every day. It's about all the time it takes really
With all that hay fed on the rushes, your PH will definitely go up as time goes on. The surrounding dung will help too. As the grasses grow into a terf, you will likely have drier spots that have just enough moisture, but allow the rest to wick away to a stream or creek. Have you checked to see if you have a quantity of earth worms?
You've said that cow's mother had the same issue, so I wouldn't blame yourself for that. My grandmother always used to say, "You can't beat breeding." I've found it applies to people , as well as cattle, but that's another story.
You need to breed for the qualities you want. The cattle you started with aren't the type to keep in good condition. Best option would be to buy in a few from a herd you know that is not dosing etc. We have bred out any cow that doesn't thrive in our farm over the last number of years. Our cattle get a dose in there first grazing season and thats it then for there life. A lot frier farm ad we don't have fluke issues so its probably jot comparable. Great idea keeping them out all year. Selling direct beef boxes would be your best bet.
If you have a yard or hardstanding that you can move the cows to, it might be worth treating for fluke once a year, just to rest your mind and make sure you don't have any more losses. That way you have a chance to keep the fluke down without the medication killing all the bugs you want and need. Just a thought.
Hi Granny yes that would definitely be something I may have to consider. I'm looking at all opinions and ideas at the minute. How bad would it be to dose annually either 🤔 minimal I would think.
@@seanofalluinregenerativefa4569 I have no idea what it would cost financially, but what has it cost you to watch that cow struggle? You lost her, her calf, vets fees, medicines, the toll on you - much better to be proactive, I think.
Well k yes I think so too. Especially since they hit that skipped stock pile grass. It's starting to sweeten too I'd say. Have some good news on the fluke front coming soon. Well news to me, I'm hoping it's going to be a winner,🤞
@@seanofalluinregenerativefa4569 yes indeed. Braking the parasitic cycle with rotational grazing is a big help against fluke . I can't think of anything better. Love to know what you have in mind. I don't like pumping insecticides into them and it makes an awful mess to the microbial life in the soil. 👍
Another great update and good we are in the Goldilocks zone Sean 😊
Very interesting video 👌
You cannot beat a crisp cold morning Sean,nothing better than that & when all ur stock are healthy form,roll on they spring👍
And calves on the ground 🤞 a fine settled spell promise too ahead
Sean - that ph test is impressive. I've been chasing low ph for a while and it's a slow process without liming. Super jealous of the weather you're having - we are getting around 2 ft of snow as we speak. Keep it up! - Peter
Well Peter God help you. That's not easy. I think once the rain stops here it makes for an easier time. We can be lucky at times alright
Sean ,your doing a great job,animals always lookin healthy and that tester proves it.
Thank you Colman
Good man Sean, cattle all looking good! Fair play to you you have great confidence in your system,I'd still be wary of the damage fluke can do internally before cattle show signs, very interesting concept and I'll be keeping a close eye on how it will progress Keep the videos coming 👍
One question, do you think it's fairly labour intensive and time consuming considering the number of cattle kept?
Well Chris not really. I tend to spend a lot more time than necessary. I might also be a little obsessive too. But I believe we get out what we put in. In the summer when on the grass full time it's a matter of spending an hour on a Sunday fencing ahead for the week then it's just a matter of opening a gap. Also once we have in place our legs of the ladder so to speak its just a matter of running in the steps. I guess it would not suit everyone but I love it tbh. I really enjoy it.
A herd of hundreds of cattle would be more efficient obviously but small herds need to be looked at and counted too every day. It's about all the time it takes really
With all that hay fed on the rushes, your PH will definitely go up as time goes on. The surrounding dung will help too. As the grasses grow into a terf, you will likely have drier spots that have just enough moisture, but allow the rest to wick away to a stream or creek. Have you checked to see if you have a quantity of earth worms?
We Lee would you believe when I took the farm I couldn't find one worm. I'm going to go and search again 4 year on and see how we are getting on.
You've said that cow's mother had the same issue, so I wouldn't blame yourself for that. My grandmother always used to say, "You can't beat breeding." I've found it applies to people , as well as cattle, but that's another story.
Well Patrick yes she was a bad doer. Luckily we no more in the herd. 2023 will be a year that bit closer to the animal we need👌
There's no loss on them stock 👍
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You need to breed for the qualities you want. The cattle you started with aren't the type to keep in good condition. Best option would be to buy in a few from a herd you know that is not dosing etc. We have bred out any cow that doesn't thrive in our farm over the last number of years. Our cattle get a dose in there first grazing season and thats it then for there life. A lot frier farm ad we don't have fluke issues so its probably jot comparable. Great idea keeping them out all year. Selling direct beef boxes would be your best bet.
If you have a yard or hardstanding that you can move the cows to, it might be worth treating for fluke once a year, just to rest your mind and make sure you don't have any more losses. That way you have a chance to keep the fluke down without the medication killing all the bugs you want and need. Just a thought.
Hi Granny yes that would definitely be something I may have to consider. I'm looking at all opinions and ideas at the minute. How bad would it be to dose annually either 🤔 minimal I would think.
@@seanofalluinregenerativefa4569 I have no idea what it would cost financially, but what has it cost you to watch that cow struggle? You lost her, her calf, vets fees, medicines, the toll on you - much better to be proactive, I think.
Hi Sean, another great days work👍
On pH tester where can I but it?
Keep the good work up.
Well Mick my daughter got it on amazon. Its around 32 euros. I find them very handy.
Good man Sean thanks for your reply, I did see the same as yours for sale on line.ill order one 👍
Thanks again 😉
Howya Sean were did you buy that device for ph ? Hang on in there over the bad cow days keep up the good work 👍
My daughters bf got it on amazon.
Are you looking into a bail roller, like Greg Judy?
I may need one alright. Not to bad with the small herd we have but I'd use it if I had one I suppose
Very interesting Sean , the PH tells a lot 👍🏻 that Red cow with half the horn . Is it just me or is she really really thriving well ?
Well k yes I think so too. Especially since they hit that skipped stock pile grass. It's starting to sweeten too I'd say.
Have some good news on the fluke front coming soon. Well news to me, I'm hoping it's going to be a winner,🤞
Great stuff 👍🏻
@@seanofalluinregenerativefa4569 yes indeed. Braking the parasitic cycle with rotational grazing is a big help against fluke . I can't think of anything better. Love to know what you have in mind. I don't like pumping insecticides into them and it makes an awful mess to the microbial life in the soil. 👍
ashes from the fire are alkaline . great to amend soil , bio-char with ashes help maintain longer .
What county are you from Sean
I'm up the hill of cavan
you should try the new Supersoil fertiliser
I've heard about it alright. I'll take a look👌