19 May, 2020

Took John for a drive to Molyullah whilst I dropped the cheque off to Kent Muller for the hay. Kent is determined to keep to the old ways and is probably the only person I need to pay by cheque. He also won’t change his watch when daylight saving takes effect. I would find that a bit confusing. He makes very good hay which pleases us - or rather pleases our cows.

We passed Anthony & Sarah Hill’s herd of dairy cows sporting their new Etags. They looked lovely with the red collars and this technology is very up to date. My understanding is that this records the cow, how much milk containing how much butter fat etc. and lots of other helpful information for the farmer. Wonder what the cows would think of that if they knew?

Much of the day was spent working cattle when they were handy and the result was pleasing. K10 (the lame cow who came good, set back and is now coming good again) is now in the bull paddock and handy to get in the yards when ready to sell. Found a cow in the herd with a bit of a foot problem (probably due to the wet and muddy paddocks). Managed to draft her from the herd and she is now with K10 and handy if we need the vet. Three pairs of muddy, wet shoes tells me it’s time to get out the gum boots - and it is still only May.Read more