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bottle calves for newbies

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by milkmaid » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:32 pm

It seems as if everyone and their dog has bottle calves nowdays, and no idea how to care for them. So, I figure it’s about time to put together a...
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pics of cow problems and other stuff -- for the newbies

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by milkmaid » Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:48 pm

Thought since a picture is worth a thousand words, maybe we need a collection of pics for the newbies. :)

If anyone else has any good photos of pics...
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Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:10 pm
So you had a dead cow and don't know why (CAUTION: pics!)

Last post by Candy02 « Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:06 pm
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by milkmaid » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:27 pm

I've seen plenty of posts by people perplexed why they had an animal die - especially the ones that appeared healthy the hour/day/week before....
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Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:06 pm
cows calving -- for newbies -- pictures

Last post by Tomcolvin « Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:24 am
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by milkmaid » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:49 pm

For those who wonder what normal will look like... (and those experienced folks feel free to add more to the info I've given)

Cows calving:
This...
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Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:24 am
antibiotics and other drugs - for newbies *updated 11/26/14*

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by Mod2 » Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:28 am
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Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:43 pm
Effectiveness of IGR mineral

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by Ky hills » Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:04 pm

For several years I have used fly tags, my parents used oilers soaked in diesel fuel and an insecticide mixture to try to control flies. I have...

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Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:10 am
Heifer Development

Last post by Bright Raven « Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:53 am
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by Chocolate Cow2 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:36 am

This article was in my morning email from DTN Progressive Farmer. Read down a little to the comments on bull scrotal size.

For producers with years...

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Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:53 am
Weaning work

Last post by True Grit Farms « Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:31 pm
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by gizmom » Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:51 am

It is hard to believe that weaning time is here, it just doesn’t seem like it was that long ago we were weighing and tagging these babies. The boss...

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Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:31 pm
Shipping Fever Vaccine

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by Bright Raven » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:50 am

I have some stock shipping out and decided something missing from their vaccinations was Shipping Fever. The name has been changed. The bacteria that...

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Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:06 pm
Long Range

Last post by TN Cattle Man « Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:05 pm
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by dt34715 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:50 pm

Does it get rid of lice.
It’s not on the label.

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Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:05 pm
Reading calf feces?

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by mncowboy » Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:17 pm

I've been curious when most folks treat calves for scours? As soon as poop is of thinner consistency or do you let the immune system try at it first...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:00 pm
Basic annual vaccinations

Last post by Lucky « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
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by TwinCedarFarms » Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:21 am

Hello all,

I've just finished my first calving season with my registered Herefords. All calves and mommas are healthy and doing well. Now that they...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
Triangle 10 HB or ViraShield 6LV HB?

Last post by Bright Raven « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:04 pm
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by Chocolate Cow2 » Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:48 am

Triangle 10 HB is less expensive but does not contain Vibrio. Valley Vet says it is an excellent vaccine and Vibrio isn't an issue anymore but HB is...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:04 pm
What implant do I want?

Last post by Workinonit Farm « Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:16 pm
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by Chocolate Cow2 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:15 pm

I have 80 5-weight steers. I want to implant them before going to grass. I've always used Ralgro but everybody knows the story there. What do I use?...

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Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:16 pm
warts on cow

Last post by TCRanch « Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:06 pm
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by scf84 » Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:19 am

is there anykind of meds to give cows with warts? i have always been told to leave them alone and let them fall off on there own, and the few cows...

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Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:06 pm
Getting a calf up

Last post by Lucky « Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:43 am
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by Texasmark » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:57 am

Neighbor called me over. Bull calf, 300#, age guess, 3-4 months, had vet out 4 days ago and gave it electrolytes, general antibiotic, field look...
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Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:43 am
Don't dismiss those Pour On Parasiticides

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by Bright Raven » Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:32 am

I met Brent Tolle, Senior Sale Rep at Merial (Boehringer Ingelheim). They make a wide range of parasiticides of every kind - drench, pour-on,...
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Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:54 am
Mineral Cost

Last post by Lucasbranham « Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:54 pm
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by bse » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:08 pm

Friend called me yesterday asked if ive ordered my fly control mineral, said be sitting when they tell me, he was right!!! Up $6 per bag. was told...
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Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:54 pm
Free Martin test-how long?

Last post by Chocolate Cow2 « Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:30 pm
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by Chocolate Cow2 » Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:30 am

If anyone has done this test, how long does it take to get results? I sent mine off March 26th. The sample arrived at the lab the 28th. I was told...

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:30 pm
Seizure???

Last post by Petercoates87 « Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:46 am
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by Petercoates87 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:12 pm

Hey everyone. I got a yearling jersey bull approx 750# if that matters. He has what I'd call seizures. He kicks his head back goes stiff n falls to...

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:46 am
Wormer s

Last post by ALACOWMAN « Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:33 pm
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by Tomcolvin » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:44 pm

Can I give a pregnant heifer ivermectin?
Also can I give it on bread like I do with one of my hard to control goats? I would have to give several...

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Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:33 pm
Very relieved!

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by TCRanch » Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:42 pm

I've been worried about this girl, have been watching her a few weeks. Started out as significant swelling on the right side of her face - you can...

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Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:42 pm
MLV vaccine how long after mixing

Last post by True Grit Farms « Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:06 pm
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by ugabulldog » Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:15 pm

I was vaccinating cows this morning, one jumped over the fence and I could not get her to come back, I was going to try again this afternoon if...

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Last post by True Grit Farms View the latest post
Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:06 pm
MLV study

Last post by Bright Raven « Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:21 am
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by Chocolate Cow2 » Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:29 pm

MLV Reproductive Research
Research re-evaluates effect of modified-live vaccines on beef females’ reproductive performance.

by Kindra Gordon, field...

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Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:21 am
Can I turn them around?

Last post by farmerjan « Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:50 pm
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by Bigfoot » Sat Mar 03, 2018 6:45 pm

I see a lot of post on here, that seem to be intended to brag. I guess this post is the polar opposite of that:

I've spent the day, getting things...
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Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:50 pm
3 Day Old Cow Wont Eat

Last post by Workinonit Farm « Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:44 pm
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by LizHartley1991 » Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:02 pm

About three days ago, one of our cows had 2 calves. Unfortunately one died and the mama freaked out and abandoned the body along with the other calf....
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Last post by Workinonit Farm View the latest post
Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:44 pm
Branding issue

Last post by wbvs58 « Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:59 am
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by AZAggie » Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:11 pm

I'm having issues with my cattle moving around too much when branding in the chute. I have a Preifert squeeze chute and electric branding iron. The...

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Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:59 am
Cow down because of low calcium

Last post by TexasBred « Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:12 pm
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by tom4018 » Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:24 am

Found a cow down this week. She was laying down but upright to were you would think everything was ok. Noticed her 2 week old calf butting her to try...
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Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:12 pm
Calf Milk Replacer

Last post by yellowdog5 « Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:35 pm
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by yellowdog5 » Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:59 am

I have a bag of calf milk replacer, not medicated, that is about 3 years old. Is it OK to use? It has been stored in a sealed container and looks and...

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Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:35 pm
“Gold Nugget”???

Last post by Allenw « Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:40 pm
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by lms0229 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 11:48 am

Does anybody know or suspect what is actually in Purina’s “Gold Nugget” feed? Suppose to be high fat and high energy but what do you suspect that to...

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Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:40 pm

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