I have an old broken mouth cow that is due anyday. This winter has been hard on her even with it being mild. I know she needs to be culled just dont know how is the best way. The way i see it i have 3 options. Option 1 sale as soon as calf is born as a pair, option 2 wean calf early and sale cow...
looking for opinions on a heifer bull. needs to be from select sires and needs to be a black angus. I have been looking at 7an278 anybody used him or have another bull they like for heifers. I really like to keep bw down and ce up. the heifers were sired by 7an288
Had to tube feed a calf for the first time this morning. All seemed to go well but im still worried if i did it right being its my first time. Im guessing that if i was in the wind pipe 3 liters would have killed the calf on the spot ? Calf walked out of the barn and went right to mom. Calf...
Found a heifer calf this morning. Cow was due may 1st and was not showing any signs that she was close. This is my best cow she is an old black cow calved last year on may 22nd was in heat on july 2nd took one ai. sire is 7hp105. As long as calf grows well she will stay here in hopes that she...
Had a first calf heifer calve yesterday afternoon. Mom went to cleaning calf and is very protective of her however when calf try's to nurse mom knocks her down or will kick at her. this went on for about 30 mins last night before calf was able to nurse. This morning mom is doing the samething...
have a cow that appeared to have have cleaned out after calving last thursday. today she has a small amount of bloody mucus coming out. was thinking of running her through the chute and giving lute and antibiotic. whats everybody think ? Cow seems healthy has not went off feed or water
Have a aussie that took her first hard hit today ( kicked in the head by a 800 pound steer that got out). Should i do anything with her to help her confidence i know i would be gun shy now if i was her. little back ground she has been working cows for 2 months had a few small blows but nothing...
good afternoon, i have been looking at getting a dog for helping with cattle i however have never had one and know nothing about training them. Is it something that comes natural to them ? whats the best way to train them ? thanks
I was giving some cows lute to bring them into heat got to the last cow and last dose of lute and my syringe came apart from the needle as i was giving it she got maybe 2ml of the 5ml dose do you guys think this will be enough ? she is a week from natural heat but i wanted to get all of the AIed...
thinking about putting pairs out on a field that is about 85% grass 15% alfalfa. Calves range from 3 month to 3 weeks old. cows have been being feed hay and cube, do to it being dry here our normal summer ground has no grass to speak of. i put in a bloat block 2 days ago. whats everybodys...
Hi I gave my cows a scour vac and vira shield 6 vac 3 weeks ago. Gave dose as stated on bottle. Was give sub Q one shot on each side in front of the shoulder. Today one cow has large bump about the size of a soft ball. She is acting normal. What could the cause be ? Will it go away ? Is it...