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by Mkay
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Best/Worst Dexter Cross
Replies: 19
Views: 40650

Re: Best/Worst Dexter Cross

We crossed with an easy calving Angus bull the AI tech had in hand, both were 7+ years. Both calved alone, one in the field at 300 days. Beautiful big vibrant calfs. The smaller is 20kg heavier that a pure born that week. The larger is catching up her mum at 6mnths. Ai'ed a further handful to Black ...
by Mkay
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Outdoor Suckler Herd Feed Query
Replies: 11
Views: 18683

Re: Outdoor Suckler Herd Feed Query

We used to get grass rolls at £4 for 25kg.

Has anyone used them with cattle?
by Mkay
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Meat Prices
Replies: 45
Views: 53712

Re: Meat Prices

I see, shame. Would be a nice clientele to acquaint with the name but it seems lake district longhorn are the order of the day.
by Mkay
Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Meat Prices
Replies: 45
Views: 53712

Re: Meat Prices

Does anyone know who supplys Forman & Field? They have Dexter beef in this year's Christmas catalog. I wonder what they pay for DW?
by Mkay
Sun Oct 26, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Fun on the farm!!
Replies: 2
Views: 5923

Re: Fun on the farm!!

I did the opposite, read my list to the BCMS the wrong way round. Will have to reorder.
by Mkay
Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Halter Training
Replies: 47
Views: 44303

Re: Halter Training

I had the exact same question earlier this year and went searching the web, my favorite find was this one. http://www.bairnsley.com/Breaking%20in%20cattle.htm
by Mkay
Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Sell more beef...
Replies: 27
Views: 25113

Re: Sell more beef...

Rob R wrote:
Mkay wrote:Rob on your point of buying up all surplus stock and beefing it.. how many animals do you think there are in the country?
It doesn't really matter how many there are exactly.
Indeed it doesnt matter exactly how many there are. So how about approximately?
by Mkay
Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Sell more beef...
Replies: 27
Views: 25113

Re: Sell more beef...

We have a great product... Unfortunately that is sold to cheaply and to lazily to do it justice and thus no hope.

Rob on your point of buying up all surplus stock and beefing it.. how many animals do you think there are in the country?
by Mkay
Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexters for France
Replies: 1
Views: 5782

Re: Dexters for France

Try Mr and Mrs McGowan, they opperate on facebook as- southlands farm cottages.
by Mkay
Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter export is a first
Replies: 29
Views: 23897

Re: Dexter export is a first

They were after young cows and Heifers and were willing to pay premium prices, nothing wrong with that even if you ha e a healthy trade at home.
by Mkay
Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Beef Labelling
Replies: 13
Views: 15597

Re: Beef Labelling

I have emailed the society three times this month and yet to recive a reply.
by Mkay
Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Beef Labelling
Replies: 13
Views: 15597

Re: Beef Labelling

When it comes down to it though it doesn't mean a damn, all it takes is a pair of cutters and a pair of tags and the certified dexter beef is a stunted AA cross. Traceability is fine but Some People will fiddle if they are so inclined. And as to the content of mass or even niche products, some peopl...
by Mkay
Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Slow cooker Brisket - Amazing!
Replies: 7
Views: 11081

Re: Slow cooker Brisket - Amazing!

Brisket always becomes Pastrami in our house but I do miss a nice piece braised in IPA. Current favorite is Jacobs Ladder, this cut splits down into 3 small pieces which if rolled and tied individually make a perfect individual portion for beef bourguignon. Unfortunately not all butchers will give y...
by Mkay
Thu Oct 09, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Beef Labelling
Replies: 13
Views: 15597

Re: Beef Labelling

That would be like saying an electronic edition if a book is not an ebook because it is not registered with kindle. It is what it is regarless of outside influence. Granted- without regulation it is open to abuse, but what isn't.... My beef is from a steer, bred out of a pedigree dexter cow, sired b...
by Mkay
Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Elmwood Mackoy's owners/photos etc
Replies: 0
Views: 8418

Elmwood Mackoy's owners/photos etc

Are the Kirkpatricks members on this board? If so may I inquire as to their username?

Does anyone have any photo's of Mackoy other than the two in the AI section on here? (I have dowloaded the higher rez version elsewhere)

Many thanks