David's Check - Thursday 27th August

 Saw the cattle, from the gate, over on the west side flank half-way down. So, decided to check pump first before a few showed interest.  Mainly the  black and white Angus cross-breed initially. Pump still working fine, and now easy to re-position if required.

Went over to west side flank, around perimeter to check fence too. Cattle loosely bunched, on their feet, grazing. Looked OK. My brown mate came over to say hello, interrupting his demolition of as much as he could reach, of a tree! Pulled a few branches down lower to assist reach - he seemed grateful and continue a very low-volume appreciative "moo". Spent some time just watching them, so peaceful and relaxing. 

On the subject of flies, my brown mate's body was fine, but his face and eyes had a considerable number, and clearly irritating him.

Can the grazing team please hand-wipe some repellent, from the spray, around his face - if he will let you.  The others also had a few that I could see from further away, but I did not get very close to them, nor disturb them, leaving them to it.

I'm now away for two weeks, if anyone else can keep an eye out?

David