TB Test Complete.

The TB test reads were done this afternoon and I'm happy to report that they're all clear.

I have re-opened the central gate so that the cattle have access to both compartments again and I also put a fresh lick out for them.

All four looking well today.

November 28

All well. I removed several putrid, slimy pumpkins complete with night lights from the enclosure. Maybe a notice about not feeding the cattle on the fence towards the canal towpath might help.

Another lick will be dropped off by Grazing Team during read test tomorrow.

Staying put for TB Test

Just in case anyone saw the previous post I put up. The four will be staying put for the TB test!

Thanks,

Jack

Friday Nov 22
I forgot to post this up. I walked passed the herd a couple of times and found the lick had been thrown over the fence on to the path. I put it back into the field on both occasions.
I am unable to check them on Wednesday so if anyone can step in for me that would be great. TIA
Carole

November 21

All well. The lick is about three quarters gone and the surround well poached!

Tuesday avo

Called the cows through into the canal section and shut the gate ready for a TB test.

Also put down a lick for them near 5 bar gate.

All good.

Wednesday Nov 20.
All seen at the lick site.
Carole

Spotted

Spotted 4 by the concrete stands of the old water trough.  All having a scratch and appeared to be well.

November 14

All well by the lick which is what I called the burn site...they were standing around and not so desperate for the lick. 170 still keeping back from the action.

Wednesday 13 November
All seen by the lick site. All appear well.
Carole

Tuesday 12th November.

The cattle had made their way north from when Helen saw them earlier - I encountered them next to the gate that I sorted out last week in the corral section.

I put a fresh lick out for them, just a bit further into the site from where I put one last week as this'll help break up the bracken in that area.

All looking well.

November 12

All seen on the frosty burn area...just standing around in the sun. The lick has gone.

November 11

Was someone out very early this morning or did I miss the new notice on my way out? I don’t know how big the lick was or when it went in but it’s now down to a sliver! 170 was watching the others...not sure there will be any left for her...they were going at it like lions on a wildebeest!

Sun 10 Nov
All seen, all looking well.
Carole

November 7

All well

Wednesday 6 Nov.
None seen today.
Carole

Tuesday 5th November.

Found the cattle in the canal section this morning, all in E7 grazing and looking well.

I have put a lick out for them in C3 about 10 metres in from the gate amongst some dead bracken. They've been quite active through that section as there are quite a few of their tracks there so they'll find the lick soon.

I also made a few adjustments to the gate and it now latches ok. If it is left to slam shut it does bounce out of the latch initially but that is just down to the tension from the inner tube that Guy fitted the other day. The gate will latch ok after its initial bounce. I have also put a grazing sign on the gate.

I will be checking the site and cattle again next week so will check on the gate again to make sure it's still working ok.

November 4

All well.

November 2ee

All well. The gate is closing well, but a notice would let people know they nd to close it properly as well.

All in the heath corral section nearest Pondtail rd and wall.

Spoke to several dog walkers and families, all good feedback on the last herd and this one bless'em.

Will need a drill to lower gate furniture to ensure it closes correctly so have wacked on some inner tube in ther interim.

Herd doing well, one of the BW's seems a lil thinner than the other but all fine at the moment. Will ask about getting a lick sent out to them.

Nov 1st
All seen lying down, chewing the cud, waiting for the rain.
Carole