A Tale of Long Tails.

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@spatan3493 Ай бұрын

New to this channel... Thank ypubagainnfor you efforts Shane 👌.... building a small herd of cattle (a mixed bag) but hope to slowly as opportunity and finances allow...to grow our Nguni component out ...we are very wet in Karkloof KZN on our family smallholding ... nestled amongst 20thousand odd dairy cattle *sighs deeply* ... but as they say "fortune favour Brave men and women"...stay well as we look forward to future content. SpatanX SHaBaT day XTaU 8th/9

@shanecotty3275 Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Good luck with your animals. I too have a small herd and only just starting out myself!

@ncedisafeni351 3 ай бұрын

An old farmer once told me at an auction that a bull with a short tail is a sign of low fertility

@shanecotty3275 3 ай бұрын

I have also heard that!

@bonniek3985 Ай бұрын

I noticed a “high fence” in your video and wondered the reason for what appeared to be a seven or eight foot fence?

@shanecotty3275 Ай бұрын

It's a game fence. There are some buck on the farm.

@dirkievermeulen6429 3 ай бұрын

The brahman also shivers the skin when jou touch it. I am also interested in whether other breeds can do it.

@shanecotty3275 3 ай бұрын

I haven't seen the Simbra's do it - yet, but I'll be watching them!

@grahamhobbs5491 3 ай бұрын

Shane, tail length is difficult to assess in young cattle . Nguni cattle which I farm with have thicker and shorter when young. You can only use the tail to indicate Purity in indigenous cattle in mature cattle. I would be wary of dipping cattle in August unless they have mites. The immunity for African redwater only lasts for 8 months so cattle need to be constantly challenged to maintain immunity. So dipping in winter, early spring is questionable, as is the practice of spring burning to reduce tick load

@shanecotty3275 3 ай бұрын

Hey Graham, Thanks for the comments. As I said, tails and tail length is something I only learned about recently but thanks for your input!

@shanecotty3275 3 ай бұрын

I don't plan to dip at all - if possible. I might, however, treat individuals if they show signs of falling out. Once recovered they will be sold as I really don't want animals that can't make it naturally. With regards to dipping in August - this was something a friend of mine mentioned to me. They were advised by a rep to do this and ever since have had such good results that they actually decreased their number of tick treatments. I understand that this is also influenced by the area they are in - also tge type of ticks they struggle with - thus not a blanket approach. But I'm always open to learn and I appreciate your input!

@grahamhobbs5491 3 ай бұрын

Nguni cattle farmed in colder high altitude areas will develop a winter coat as I think will all indigenous breeds. The coat quality will be determined by the cold/ altitude and nutritional status. Well fed animals will probably remain sleek throughout the year

@shanecotty3275 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing