Much-needed rain finally arrived, which was gratefully received. Unlike yet another blumin' sheep inspection, the second in just over a year. You receive a phone call and they have to come around in 48 hours. Like last time, the inspection was fine, however it's a right pain when we both work full time and workloads and plans have to be rescheduled at such short notice.

We've had a couple of calves arrive. Our favourite Blue cow which calves naturally, and for the past few years has had bull calves, at last had a heifer calf! Our Dairy Shorthorn house cow calved a Blue cross heifer calf. Both calves we'll keep, the pure Blue to keep the breeding lines going and the cross calf should make a good recipient.    

Have a good week.

Steph Ryder

Head of Commercial Sales & Development