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by Oakwell,
Thu May 08, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: hoof trimming
Replies: 3
Views: 3621

thanks Clive looks like I've got a lead. will let you know Suzie as soon as I get more info
Nigel
oakwell
by Oakwell,
Sun May 04, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: hoof trimming
Replies: 3
Views: 3621

Hi does anyone have the phone number or e,mail of a competent hoof trimmer for the West Yorkshire area.
thanks
Nigel ???
by Oakwell,
Sun May 04, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: YORK SALE PRICES - WHAT WERE THEY?
Replies: 2
Views: 3394

just out of intrest what did they make at Selby as I missed that sale,
I also was at York last week and was disapointed at what they made, and the condition
Oakwell
by Oakwell,
Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: ringworm
Replies: 44
Views: 38772

Hi thanks for your post Duncan,yes the outbreak is definatly as discribed round circular patches around 1 to 2 inches in diameter with no hair at all in the centre greyish flakey skin . I have had the cattle since July last year with no problems at all. and as I stated the problem only started when...
by Oakwell,
Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: ringworm
Replies: 44
Views: 38772

Duncan the thing that I can't understand about this outbreak is that the barn that the animals are housed is a new building with no other timber in it's construction other than telegraph poles. the cows were fine before they went into the building in your opinion where would you say the likely prob...
by Oakwell,
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: ringworm
Replies: 44
Views: 38772

Hi I am as confused as ever, with all the diffrent ideas that everybody has, today I was told by another old timmer try Viniger lad, it's acid and fungus just carn't hack it. Well if I keep going at this rate my girls won't know wether there old engines, or fish and chips. only joking I am hoping f...
by Oakwell,
Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: ringworm
Replies: 44
Views: 38772

Hi Duncan I was told a cheap remady is cresote and old engine oil brushed on the effected areas. the building a new but has been built using telgraph poles that are allready creosoted.
by Oakwell,
Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: ringworm
Replies: 44
Views: 38772

Hi Duncan I was told a cheap remady is cresote and old engine oil brushed on the effected areas. the building a new but has been built using telgraph poles that are allready creosoted.
by Oakwell,
Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: ringworm
Replies: 44
Views: 38772

Hi I brought my cattle in four weeks ago, after they were paddeling about in mud and rain through nearly all of January. anyway after they have been in for about 2 weeks I noticed small patches of greyish dry skin. A farmer friend confirmed ringworm. the cvattle are housed in a good airey pole barn...
by Oakwell,
Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: de-horning
Replies: 9
Views: 6669

looks like the iron was a bit too hot Saffy !! great picture ir certainly brought a giggle when I scrolled down.
Great Idea with the Agricultural college, never thought of that one,

Nigel
by Oakwell,
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: de-horning
Replies: 9
Views: 6669

Hi thanks for that I will try to find a willing teacher, but what about tyhe scurs.
by Oakwell,
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: de-horning
Replies: 9
Views: 6669

Hi can any one help me by tell me the best age to de-horn a calve using a modern portable butane de-horner, and if you would recommend a local anasthetic. is it nessecary to remove scurs or just leave them.
thank you Nigel :p