cracker hand
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About 2 weeks ago we had a cow turn up dead. The herd is about 70 cows and is a closed herd so no new cattle introduced to them lately. Then another got sick and was very lethargic with a fever and not eating. She could void fine. The vet gave her a broad spectrum antibiotic and she appears to be doing fine now.
Today I found another cow that was laying by the fence while the others were out grazing. She appeared feverish, had trouble getting up and had a little bright red blood coming from her nostrils. While getting her up to the corral she had a bowel movement and also urintated. Everything appeared to be functioning.
It's been hot and dry down here. Any ideas what may be causing this? The vet did not seem that concerned. None of them are wheezing or coughing. I will tell you this the three that got sick were the out of the last 5 that had their calves weaned this year.
Thanks for any help or ideas you may have.
Today I found another cow that was laying by the fence while the others were out grazing. She appeared feverish, had trouble getting up and had a little bright red blood coming from her nostrils. While getting her up to the corral she had a bowel movement and also urintated. Everything appeared to be functioning.
It's been hot and dry down here. Any ideas what may be causing this? The vet did not seem that concerned. None of them are wheezing or coughing. I will tell you this the three that got sick were the out of the last 5 that had their calves weaned this year.
Thanks for any help or ideas you may have.