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by Mark S
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Company used for Genetic testing.
Replies: 3
Views: 7201

Re: Company used for Genetic testing.

Hi duncan,

Not sure what type of testing is required, but Agribiogen in Germany do scrapie genotyping, not sure about DNA. Worth checking with them.

Mark

Brereton Dexters
by Mark S
Sat Mar 05, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: dexters for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3674

Re: dexters for sale

Prior to Jean having Simply Red on hire we had him on loan in the Brereton herd. Just to endorse Jeans comments excellent temperament etc. we also have 2 superb heifer calves by him. If anyone is after a red Dexter bull he is well worth hiring.

Mark

Brereton Herd
by Mark S
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Border Fine Arts Dexter Cow & Calf
Replies: 4
Views: 9716

Re: Border Fine Arts Dexter Cow & Calf

Forgot to mention, although a border fine arts model, being sold by Grays Country Gifts, number as previous. www.grayscountrygifts.com.

Mark S
Brereton Dexters
by Mark S
Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Border Fine Arts Dexter Cow & Calf
Replies: 4
Views: 9716

Border Fine Arts Dexter Cow & Calf

Border Fine Arts on their Secondry Collection have for sale Black Dexter Cow & Calf by Ray Ayres. Ref. B0974. This was part of a limited edition of 500 issued 2006 . Price £265. Contact no 01543 483344 . Not sure if there is more than 1 available, I purchased one in 2006 and would recommend purc...
by Mark S
Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter at Chelford
Replies: 4
Views: 5131

Re: Dexter at Chelford

I would imagine most vendors would have been disappointed with prices at chelford. Cows with calves at foot ranged from 240 to 330 Gns. We bought a nice steer 14 months old (non short) for 250 Gns. Highlight of the sale of Dexters was our 14 month old short legged black heifer who was placed Third i...
by Mark S
Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter at Chelford
Replies: 4
Views: 5131

Re: Dexter at Chelford

Contact details Wrightmarshall 01625 861122
by Mark S
Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter at Chelford
Replies: 4
Views: 5131

Dexter at Chelford

Chelford Rare and Traditional Breeds sale, Saturday 26 September. Large entry of Dexters entered (27) for catalogues contact WrighrMarshall or view on line. Brereton Lulu ( see cattle for sale) entered.
by Mark S
Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Insurance headache
Replies: 12
Views: 18787

Re: Insurance headache

We are currently insured on a joint policy for our Shogun and Ifor Williams cattle trailer with Rural Insurance . The policy is due for renewal mid February and last years premium was £483. Thanks to this discussion, I have shopped around and have got separate quotes as follows; Shogun quote with Sa...
by Mark S
Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Insurance headache
Replies: 12
Views: 18787

Re: Insurance headache

We are currently insured on a joint policy for our Shogun and Ifor Williams cattle trailer with Rural Insurance . The policy is due for renewal mid February and last years premium was £483. Thanks to this discussion, I have shopped around and have got separate quotes as follows; Shogun quote with Sa...
by Mark S
Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Castration
Replies: 2
Views: 4929

Castration

During the past 3 years we have bought 4 batches of steers from 3 different breeders . Of the 12 cattle purchased we have had a problem from each breeder with cattle that have not been castrated properly . Most problems were caused by incorrect application of rubber rings and in one case a surgical ...
by Mark S
Fri Oct 24, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Meat Prices
Replies: 45
Views: 58808

Re: Meat Prices

Sold 3 steers end September to a butcher. Age range 24 to 27 months, carcass weight 191, 127 and 166 Kg. Deadweight. Received £3.65 kg. This compares to £3.90 Kg September 2013. The only costs incurred were diesel for an 80 mile round trip. These cattle were finished off grass and received no concen...
by Mark S
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Hiring bull
Replies: 1
Views: 3279

Re: Hiring bull

Hi There,
I will have Saltaire Flook for hire mid January. He is black non short polled bull. He is vey beefy and has the build of a traditional Aberdeen Angus. He is also for sale £700 ( + premovement TB test ) if anyone is interested.

Mark S

Brereton Herd
by Mark S
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Deadweights and cutting spec!
Replies: 28
Views: 29697

Re: Deadweights and cutting spec!

Hi Shaun,

That quarter sold for £207. The whole carcass sold for £867 i.e. meat £3.20lb and offal £1.60lb. Slaughter and butchering costs £150.

Mark S

Brereton Dexters
by Mark S
Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Deadweights and cutting spec!
Replies: 28
Views: 29697

Re: Deadweights and cutting spec!

Hi Mima, With regard to selling Dexter beef we always make sure we have customers available prior to slaughter. As a general rule we sell the beef in quarters ie four boxes, each comprising an equal mix of fore and hind quarter cuts. On occasion we will split the boxes to suit individual customer re...
by Mark S
Sat Sep 15, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Chelford Rare Breeds Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 7132

Chelford Rare Breeds Sale

Chelford Rare Breeds Sale, Cheshire Saturday 22 September.

15 Dexters entered, view catalogues on line. view FR Marshall.

Mark s

Brereton Herd