Fane fast reaction tag team head for Q8 Oils spring show

Famed for their fast reaction to orders for cattle and sheep ear tags the Fane Valley Stores team will be in action at the Q8 Oils Spring Farm and Construction Machinery Show.
Ready and waiting for your BVD tissue tag orders are Tracey Overend, left, and Laura McKinstry at Fane Valley Stores.
Photograph: Columba O'HareReady and waiting for your BVD tissue tag orders are Tracey Overend, left, and Laura McKinstry at Fane Valley Stores.
Photograph: Columba O'Hare
Ready and waiting for your BVD tissue tag orders are Tracey Overend, left, and Laura McKinstry at Fane Valley Stores. Photograph: Columba O'Hare

During the event this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, February 17-18, in Balmoral Park, Lisburn all three types of BVD tissue ear tags approved for use in Northern Ireland will be demonstrated on the Fane Valley Stores stand.

Less than a fortnight later, from Tuesday, March 1 BVD tissue sampling tags will be required by law to be placed in all calves born on NI farms. For tags bought from Fane Valley Stores tissue sampling has been arranged at AFBI veterinary science labs. The farmer simply posts the samples in the envelope provided.

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The three tag types approved for use in NI, the Caisley, Allflex and Typifix, will be shown on the Fane Valley stand with experienced staff on hand to help make tagging easy at a pleasing price. Place an initial order for at least 50 BVD tissue sampling tags and a free applicator is yours.

Aside from ear tags Fane Valley Stores province wide are a ‘one stop shop’ for all living and working in rural areas. From wellie boots and work boots, to protective clothing and a massive range of animal health and welfare products for cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, equines, working dogs, farm cats and your pets.

Farmer owned Fane Valley Stores makes farming simpler by giving a prompt, professional service. The key to success being the training, experience and attitude of well motivated staff in stores famed for their range of products clearly priced and displayed.

Fane Valley Stores (028) 3839 4900, www.fanevalleystores.com.

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There will be a full house of exhibitors from across the farm machinery and construction spectrum and a wide range of machinery and agricultural products and services on display, offering something for everyone.

The prestigious heated newly opened Eikon arena is the perfect venue for this event with its easy access from across Ireland. The heated arena with catering facilities make this the perfect place for an afternoon or evening out for you and your family and there is ample free parking provided.

So whether you are in the market for a tractor or a pair of boots or just want to admire the pristine machinery the Q8 Oils Spring Farm and Construction Machinery Show is the place to be, providing a one stop shop for farmers, agri and construction professionals and the public in general.