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by Martin
Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What would be the ideal conformation and colouring - Conformation and colouring ideals
Replies: 8
Views: 10501

Hi Saffy, If you get in touch with your local Dexter group they will be happy to supply you with the information that you require in the form of leaflets. After looking at these you will find that you have lots of choices, black, red or dunn, short or non short, and variations of non short. Beauty ...
by Martin
Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What would be the ideal conformation and colouring - Conformation and colouring ideals
Replies: 8
Views: 9848

Hi Saffy, If you get in touch with your local Dexter group they will be happy to supply you with the information that you require in the form of leaflets. After looking at these you will find that you have lots of choices, black, red or dunn, short or non short, and variations of non short. Beauty ...
by Martin
Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: More Bull - Bull Register
Replies: 3
Views: 4399

Thanks for your input Duncan. Is there any way of telling if a herd is 'clean' or would a vet have to be involved? I am experienced enough to be able to tell the difference between a healthy animal and a not so healthy one, is this enough or are there likely to be hidden disease risks? I do read th...
by Martin
Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: More Bull - Bull Register
Replies: 3
Views: 4643

Thanks for your input Duncan. Is there any way of telling if a herd is 'clean' or would a vet have to be involved? I am experienced enough to be able to tell the difference between a healthy animal and a not so healthy one, is this enough or are there likely to be hidden disease risks? I do read th...
by Martin
Tue Sep 21, 2004 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: More Bull - Bull Register
Replies: 3
Views: 4643

I have a very nice (in my opinion) red bull that I purchased a few months ago when I started my herd. I had intended to get him inspected and & 'approved' by the society. I have since found out that bulls should be inspected before they are 18 months old, & that both parents have to be insp...
by Martin
Tue Sep 21, 2004 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: More Bull - Bull Register
Replies: 3
Views: 4399

I have a very nice (in my opinion) red bull that I purchased a few months ago when I started my herd. I had intended to get him inspected and & 'approved' by the society. I have since found out that bulls should be inspected before they are 18 months old, & that both parents have to be insp...
by Martin
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Equipment - Hard to find equipment for Dexters
Replies: 4
Views: 5753

I have recently purchased some Dexters, and am having dificulty sourcing a cattle crush suitable for use with them. Does anyone have any info on companies that make equipment suitable for our chosen breed? I have aproached a couple of agricultural companies and they seem to want to sell me a 'yearl...
by Martin
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Equipment - Hard to find equipment for Dexters
Replies: 4
Views: 5565

I have recently purchased some Dexters, and am having dificulty sourcing a cattle crush suitable for use with them. Does anyone have any info on companies that make equipment suitable for our chosen breed? I have aproached a couple of agricultural companies and they seem to want to sell me a 'yearl...