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Ringworm

Horseless

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As I have been feeding my calves this winter, I have been noticing the spread of ringworm in many calves. But this got me wondering why don't I see any yearling bulls with ringworm at the bull sales. Do they some how treat for it? I know it usually passes, but I would think you would see evidence of it at the sales.
 

Turkey Track Bar

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Horseless:

A good mineral program will decrease your incidence of ringworm pretty significantly. Another think that will help prevent it is feeding about 30,000 iu's of vitamin A.

We used to fight ringworm bad, and started feeding a chelated mineral and our ringworm problems in our bulls have decreased dramatically. Another thing the chelated mineral seems to have helped with is the amount of riding our bulls do. It's pretty easy to see when they've run out of mineral, the start riding pretty quick :evil: :mad: :evil:

Remember here in the northland our harvested feed is pretty short of vit. A and the minerals that affect hair and hoof health, like zinc. And if you're in a copper deficient and/or selenium toxic/deficient area, zinc is usually pretty deficient.

I hope this all made sense...in regards to animal health stuff, it's always easier to prevent than treat!

Cheers----

TTB :wink:
 

Horseless

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TTB,
Thanks for the info, I started them on a chelated mineral, then switched. I might have to check the make up of the mineral a little closer.

Horseless
 

Faster horses

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TTB is correct. One thing to be sure of, is that you are getting ENOUGH
mineral in those cattle. An ounce or two isn't enough consumption.

However, if you are feeding a good quality mineral, it shouldn't necessarily need to be chelated to keep cattle from having ringworm. A quality mineral enhances the immune system so cattle can take care of these little aggravating things themselves.

Interesting TTB, that you did find the chelated helped you. You know
my theory, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Far be it from me to tell you you
don't need chelated mineral. But usually that is not the case.

We sell very little chelated mineral in this area. Just the regular mineral fed year-round does the trick here.

IMMUNE SYSTEM!!!!! That's what it's all about.

I'd be interested to have you post the tag off your mineral, horseless.
 

Horseless

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I'll have to look at the tags in the mornin. But the brand I am using now is Kay Dee Kaydets. Guess I havn't been good at keep track of consumption but when they are low, I add more. Not sure how to get them to eat more :p Just did't think they would over consume, so just kept it in front of them.
 

Faster horses

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Good you kept it in front of them, but there is sure better mineral
out there. The Kaydee tag looks better than the mineral performs.
Could be one reason you are seeing ringworm.

How far are you from Bruce Hould's feedlot, Malta, Mt?
 

Horseless

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Faster horses said:
Good you kept it in front of them, but there is sure better mineral
out there. The Kaydee tag looks better than the mineral performs.
Could be one reason you are seeing ringworm.

How far are you from Bruce Hould's feedlot, Malta, Mt?

FS,
I take it that you maybe a Salesperson and I know Bruce. I wish I would have asked these questions earlier because I just bought a pallet of mineral. Apparently I am not using the same mineral as Bruce.
Waiting for the sales pitch :shock: :wink:
 

Faster horses

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hahahahaha

Well, just so you know, I'm not making a dime off this...

You do need to talk to Bruce. He's a great guy and dedicated
to Vigortone mineral. It has helped him immeasurably in his
feedlot and his cowherd.

Need I say more?

You can do a Vigortone search here and find out all kinds of things... :wink:
 

Silver

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Angus Cattle Shower said:
If you want to clear it up fast, do like us and use a tube of non-gel toothpaste, put a little bit on each spot. It works like a dandy.

I think it's the flouride that does the trick.
 
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