Friday 25th July 2025

Cattle all present and correct at 08.30, towards the northwest of the meadow, only just visible from the gate. Even Richard disappeared from sight! Pasture pump seemed a bit slow, but Elizabeth gave it enough pumps to fill it. Fence seemed to be working OK, although she didn't physically test it this week! Some vegetation already touching the fence bottom, but she had learned her lesson! 

By 09.30 the Grazing team had arrived with trailer. We had a brief chat with them but they were in a hurry as the vet was already on his way. We weren't able to stop and help, but left them calling the cattle from near the gate. We hope they responded!

The vegetation in the meadow has gone down a lot since the cattle have been there. They eat well. 

The keep very clean . There are no flies around them.  That is good for the cattle but is that a bad sign of loss of insects?