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bottle calves for newbies

Last post by Coriellemcgill « Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:10 pm
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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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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
Madigan Squeeze Technique for Dummy Calves and Foals

Last post by 76 Bar « Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:36 pm
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by slick4591 » Fri May 25, 2018 4:00 pm

Don't think I've ever heard of this prior to today. Apparently it will work with certain calves and foals if tried early enough.

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Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:36 pm
Fescue toxicity

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:33 pm
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by Ky hills » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:55 pm

Noticed another post about cows with blocked nasal passages. We have had several cows over the years that breathe hard and some that have bloody...
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Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:33 pm
Receiving new cattle

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by TLM1988 » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:11 pm

What's everybody hit there calves with that they buy at a sale barn. Just for the peace of mind aspect. 350-400 wt. weaned steers is what I bought...
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3 Day Old Cow Wont Eat

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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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Cattle Handling

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by Bright Raven » Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:01 am

Unfortunately converting to Youtube it lost some of its quality.

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Eprinomectin - Topical versus S/C

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by Bright Raven » Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:21 am

Current: 2016

CONCLUSIONS: Subcutaneous administration of EPM generated higher plasma concentrations and greater plasma availability compared with...

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Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:21 am
Ivomec Injectable?

Last post by Stocker Steve « Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:05 am
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by OleScout » Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:59 am

What's going on with the Ivomec Injectable. My local guys don't have any and I went to a dozen or so websites trying to order all show Out of stock...
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Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:05 am
This is crazy

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:02 pm
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by HDRider » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:56 pm

I been at this cattle thing for almost 2 years. Learned a lot, still learning every day, got a lot left to learn.

I have 30 momma cows, all bought...
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Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:02 pm
Cows with blocked nasal passages?

Last post by Bright Raven « Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:28 pm
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by kickinbull » Tue May 29, 2018 9:15 am

Have two cows that have problems breathing through nose. One is worse and has tongue hanging out when it’s high temp and humidity. She also had...

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Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:28 pm
Alpha 7

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by kentuckyguy » Wed May 30, 2018 8:47 pm

I am looking at starting to vaccinate for black leg this year for the first time. Never heard of it in my area but I would rather be safe than...

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Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:53 pm
Pasture Pneumonia ?

Last post by Boot Jack Bulls « Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:50 pm
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by Stocker Steve » Thu May 31, 2018 11:24 pm

I have seen a few cases in the past. Usually a calf with a poor milking mother and less than ideal weather. I assume stress is a factor.

Neighbor...

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Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:50 pm
Droopy ear on heifer

Last post by BRYANT « Thu May 31, 2018 10:22 pm
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by TLM1988 » Tue May 29, 2018 9:21 pm

Came home from work to put some feed out for my calves and noticed one of my heifers was slow to come up.. when she finally came up (about 1-2 min...
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Thu May 31, 2018 10:22 pm
limping steer

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Thu May 31, 2018 4:04 pm
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by fernandez0924 » Wed May 30, 2018 3:16 pm

Hi guys. My son has a 16 month old FFA steer who just started to limp on his hide leg. We noticed it last week. He only limps for a minute or two...

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Thu May 31, 2018 4:04 pm
Do they look fat or bloated?

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Thu May 31, 2018 3:52 pm
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by HanknCali » Wed May 30, 2018 5:56 pm

This is two of our 9 month old heifer calves we put on a 10 acre pasture a couple months ago. The two have been eating a variety of very good feed...

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Thu May 31, 2018 3:52 pm
Skinny Cow 2nd Year

Last post by TCRanch « Tue May 29, 2018 5:41 pm
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by Soggy Bottom » Mon May 28, 2018 8:00 am

I have a cow that is on her 3rd calf this year. She is a brangus cow out of good stock that gets really skinny when she has her calf. Last year the...

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Tue May 29, 2018 5:41 pm
Fat Cows

Last post by TexasBred « Sun May 27, 2018 7:44 am
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by Bright Raven » Wed May 23, 2018 10:10 pm

I am having my annual bout of fear over fat cows. Grass on the farm is extremely good. It got a slow start but is now about as good as I have seen....
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Sun May 27, 2018 7:44 am
Anaplasmosis

Last post by ALACOWMAN « Fri May 25, 2018 1:39 pm
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by Bright Raven » Wed May 02, 2018 6:02 pm

This YouTube clip from Kansas State University Doc Talk is well worth the time.
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Fri May 25, 2018 1:39 pm
Justi-fly

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by Ky cowboy » Fri May 11, 2018 7:40 pm

I've seen this stuff for a while now. Just watched American rancher and they had a segment on it. Anyone on here use it before? I found it on Amazon...

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Fri May 25, 2018 7:57 am
fescue toxicity and losing tails

Last post by M.Magis « Thu May 24, 2018 12:31 pm
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by angus9259 » Mon May 14, 2018 3:49 pm

So I'm still trying to figure out why I lose so many tail switches in the summer (and one ear to date). I'm in Michigan so you don't hear much about...
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Thu May 24, 2018 12:31 pm
Blood Type Question

Last post by Bright Raven « Tue May 22, 2018 9:39 pm
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by briandrade97 » Tue May 22, 2018 3:59 pm

Going to sound dumb, but do baby calves have the same blood type as their mom? How can i figure out the blood type of my new calf.

Thanks in...

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Tue May 22, 2018 9:39 pm
Ticks - Ticks and more Ticks

Last post by BRYANT « Mon May 21, 2018 10:38 am
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by BRYANT » Fri May 18, 2018 9:17 am

I have never seen anything like it there is so many ticks this year. The cows are covered the mules has ticks, the dogs have ticks and I have been...
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Mon May 21, 2018 10:38 am
Respiratory problem with bull

Last post by Bright Raven « Sun May 20, 2018 2:42 pm
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by bigsteve » Sat May 19, 2018 7:10 pm

I have a 2 year old bull that has recently developed what I would describe as severe nasal congestion. He can breath through his nose but it is very...

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Sun May 20, 2018 2:42 pm
Rectal Bleeding on a calf

Last post by callmefence « Sun May 20, 2018 8:21 am
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by artesianspringsfarm » Mon May 14, 2018 1:47 pm

New one for me. I've got a month old calf who has some rectal bleeding. You can see him strain and an ounce or two of pretty much straight blood will...
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Sun May 20, 2018 8:21 am
down cow..for how long is still healthy

Last post by Supa Dexta « Thu May 17, 2018 8:41 am
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by dieselbeef » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:07 am

seen anywhere from 12 hrs to..til she gets up..have a real weak one..improving. vet said some kind of infection...parasitic....gave her some iron and...

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Thu May 17, 2018 8:41 am
calf with scratched eye

Last post by wbvs58 « Mon May 14, 2018 4:48 pm
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by MRRherefords » Mon May 14, 2018 7:32 am

I have a two month old calf who seems to have scratched his eye. There is a fair amount of watering. I made sure it is not pinkeye as I have seen...

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Mon May 14, 2018 4:48 pm

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