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by Ted Neal
Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Melton Mowbray Breed Sale 2014
Replies: 40
Views: 34992

Re: Melton Mowbray Breed Sale 2014

Just read in Farmers Guardian Melton Mowbray Market Advert that there will be no unhaltered cattle at the sale on 13th. What happens to the dispersal sales?
by Ted Neal
Thu May 01, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Birth Notifications
Replies: 12
Views: 14360

Re: Birth Notifications

At a recent "Council On Tour" neeting the question of finance was raised and if I remember correctly the Society coffers contains something around £160 per member. It was also pointed out to Council that the Dexter Beef Certification costs had been met by membership but Council felt we mem...
by Ted Neal
Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: (Belated) Congratulations Shelia Sykes
Replies: 5
Views: 10462

Re: (Belated) Congratulations Shelia Sykes

Magic
What a great decision
Well done Sheila much deserved
All the best
Ted Neal
by Ted Neal
Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Melton Mowbray Sale 14th Sept 2013
Replies: 34
Views: 39318

Re: Melton Mowbray Sale 14th Sept 2013

Not sure if I am reading catalogue correctly as regards semen for sale; but it sounds like even if you buy those where the Society has some in their long term bank then "Big Brother" tells you how to use it !!!
No way Jose
by Ted Neal
Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Melton Mowbray Sale 14th Sept 2013
Replies: 34
Views: 39318

Re: Melton Mowbray Sale 14th Sept 2013

Have you got your months a bit muxed ip?
On line closes 11th
by Ted Neal
Wed May 29, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: cattle for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 8485

Re: cattle for sale

If you look at the dates they are 3 or 4 years old and as you say on the old layout
I e-mailed Mark the other day; but his access was fine
by Ted Neal
Mon May 20, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Council Resignation
Replies: 29
Views: 32618

Re: Council Resignation

What a tragedy! I thought that all of this secrecy was a thing of the past. As an ex Council member myself I know exactly where you are coming from. I too thought that new ideas would help the breed, but sadly the non-workers on Council stifle and out-vote any development ideas and as you say member...
by Ted Neal
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: DCS Associate membership
Replies: 3
Views: 5683

Re: DCS Associate membership

The Society Rules and Byelaws give the following memberships. 1.2 Members of the Charity shall be:- (a) Full Members UK & EEC and International (one vote) (b) Family Members UK & EEC and International (one vote) (c) Associate Members UK & EEC and International (no vote) (d) Junior Member...
by Ted Neal
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Beef Certification Mark
Replies: 8
Views: 10268

Beef Certification Mark

What a shame the Society has seen fit to charge members extra for use of the Certification Mark. I would have thought it would be something we are all entitled to use. The increase in herd book cost will probably mean that for the first time in my 28 years membership I will not buy one; and I can as...
by Ted Neal
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: interesting article in Shropshire Star
Replies: 5
Views: 8162

Re: interesting article in Shropshire Star

"Miss Lloyd remembers" is an autobiography written when Miss Lloyd was 103 and contains details of her Pentre Hobyn herd. The books were available fron the Dexter Cattle Society - don't know if still available.
Ted
by Ted Neal
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Stoneleigh Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 4408

Stoneleigh Sale

What is happening at Rugby Farmers Mart? The Stoneleigh show 5 days away, sale six days and still no sign of a catalogue. Talk about cutting it fine. I presume there are Dexters entered?
by Ted Neal
Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Melton Catalogue 8th Sept
Replies: 28
Views: 30286

Re: Melton Catalogue 8th Sept

On Ringworm - it used to be a winter problem and a bit of sun in the spring cleared it up. Don't tell the vet but I have had success treating it with "Athlete's Foot" treatment cream.
by Ted Neal
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Maureen Latimer
Replies: 0
Views: 8504

Maureen Latimer

For those long time members, sorry to have to report that Maureen passed away on January 2nd. She and her late husband, John, were stalwarts of the Dexter breed and helped its survival in the sixties/seventies. Maureen was an Honorary member of the Society in recognition of all the work she and John...
by Ted Neal
Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: How many Dexters are there in the UK herd?
Replies: 4
Views: 6082

Re: How many Dexters are there in the UK herd?

Here I am !!!! The actual figures for 2008 alive at 31 december Dexter females 17486 males 7926 Dexter sired females 847 males 440 I don't have the corresponding figures for the following years but have the live birth numbers Pure Dexter only females males 2009 3239 3353 2010 3426 3607 2011 3441 353...
by Ted Neal
Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter Height on Breed Standard
Replies: 22
Views: 26541

Dexter Height on Breed Standard

Is it time that the breed dispensed with height limits on the breed standard? As a European Cattle Society it is not possible to refuse registration of a calf if the parents are fully registered animals in the Socity Herd Book. In the past it has been the shorts that most have strived to produce; bu...