I cover mainly Staffordshire and Shropshire. I should imagine that it has been through your herd but given that they're tough you won't have seen much of an effect, its thought that the immunity should be fairly long lived so you should be ok for the future. Can always blood sample them if...

You're bang on. All our herds have tested positive for the virus during late summer so this will be the effect now as those cows will be calving about now. May have a few more caesars on our hands as we're going into the spring... can't wait...! Take it you're in the industry?

Cheers Turboman, things are ticking along with it all, still got a few months left on the Skoda so in no huge rush, will take my time to find the right vehicle. Sounds like you're a real classic nut, got a lot of respect for that. I'm on call this weekend, so far only had a calving with a...

Evening everyone, Just to let you know I had a little trip over to Nene today. Fairly impressed by their wealth of stock and the guy that helped me did know his onions, they just seemed so rushed. The guy who was helping me was flitting between about 5 different customers, despite me having told...

Thanks again everyone. It appears that head must rule heart, style must bow to substance and a 110 is perhaps the most appropriate. (at the moment I refuse to bow out completely and get a Navara but I'll take a few 110s out for a spin and see!) I'm leaning more towards a double cab pickup...

Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated! I think you're right and I might need to give the idea of a 110 a bit more thought... Was concerned re cost too but like you said its better than buying two! Re doing the mods myself; I'm more used to scalpels and arm length gloves than spammers...

Cheers everyone. Re the 110 - I know that the seat situation would be beneficial but I prefer the size of the 90; it would be easier to navigate round tight farmyards while avoiding machinery! Also if I commit to a 110 then I might as well start shopping at Mothercare... So, if I was to...

Divorce follows money swallowing Defender purchase I reckon...

Cheers Wickford, funny and useful advice!

It's a great contribution maverick thank you cos it's so easy to find yourself fleeced when you're new to it all. Budget wise; got to be similar to what my colleagues are spending on their Jap double cap pick ups: £25k? Not sure what they've paid for certain. Pretty open to suggestions...

Cheers Maverick, that guy really was quite upset! If those are universal feelings towards Nene then maybe I should look elsewhere... I suppose the way to go would be to buy a 90 and do it up myself to the spec that I like but I was looking for something straightforward given that it'll be...

Thanks a lot gents. Turboman - you're right the cows are slowly mashing up my shoulders and back but its a fun job! I have thought Disco but the appeal just isn't quite there and my clients can be a bit iffy about turning up in a car better than theirs! At least if I turn up in a defender then...

Afternoon all, Long time reader, first time poster! If anyone could help me out with some advice with a potential new purchase I would be very grateful. I'm a farm vet that has always loved Defenders and would love to own one as my work vehicle but have always discounted it on comfort and...