The Farmers Mart Apr/May 2015 - Issue 39 | Page 63

Janet Sheard Pedigree Limousins We are proud to introduce Give your fields the attention they truly deserve Glasson fertilisers produce blended fertilisers using only the highest quality raw materials For more information about Glasson Fertilisers please contact 01524 753600 But Janet did not care for the milk side at all and after school and college she managed a local Dairy and Arable farm in Farnley Tyas. Then when the farm was sold In 1996 she was taken on by one of their customers, Burnhill Feeds of Cleckheaton (later bought out by Massey Feeds). In every cloud there is a silver lining and while working at Massey Feeds the BSE crisis occurred, allowing Janet to realise her desire to take over at Low Common Farm and really develop it, as she was able to start her Limousin herd because at the time prices were understandably at an all-time low. Janet was so keen to get stuck in that while her father was on holiday she knocked down three old buildings and built a new Barn! She now has a herd of around 150 – a mixture of claves, stores and 35 Pedigree Lims . I always ask farmers about the question of attachment which is a difficult one and as Janet said: “You try not to get attached; however I sell mine as stores so the final decision is never mine”, which is good as I suddenly saw some of the stock had names on their tags. When I asked why, Janet replied: “Ah, those are the pedigrees, they all have three or four word names so they can fit on the tag!” Focused on nutrition Massey Feeds are proud of their long relationship with Janet Sheard www.masseyfeeds.co.uk OPENING HOURS: MON-FRI 7.30AM-7.00PM, SATURDAY 9AM-12PM (MAPLE ST 2PM-3PM) ASPLEY 01484 421 512 MAPLE ST, OFF KINGS MILL LANE, ASPLEY HD5 9AX Supplying high quality new and used tractors, farm machinery, combine harvesters and excavators worldwide. Proud to be associated with Janet Sheard and wish her luck in the future T: 01827 880088 E: [email protected] www.startintractors.co.uk BIRCHENCLIFFE 01484 450 022 BIRCHENCLIFFE HILL RD BIRCHENCLIFFE HD3 3NL MIRFIELD 01924 492 200 QUEEN ST, MIRFIELD, WF14 8AH EMERGENCIES (Maple Street Surgery) 01484 421512 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR THONGSBRIDGE 01484 684 189 MIRY LANE, THONGSBRIDGE HOLMFIRTH HD9 7RY Animal Rehabilitation Centre at our Birchencliffe surgery. Complete, professional and caring, ideal for those recovering from injury or illness. Our Services Include: Surgical Treatments Neutering Vaccinations Pet Insurance Ultrasound Scanner Microchip Identification Worming Flea Control Dietary Advice and Supplies www.farmers-mart.co.uk Apr/May 2015 63