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Yesterday morning, checking on the herd, I found one of my most productive cows couldn't get up. She obviously was too weak in her hind legs. After coaxing her awhile she finally struggled to all four even though I could see she was having a hard time of it and had a small bit of trembling in...

Started feeding the new hay and after a few days noticed it had a lot of mildew smoking from it when tossed around. I've never had this problem with hay, ever, but we've had a lot of rain the last month or so. The hay has been stored in a barn with lots of ventilation. I've heard of moldy hay...

We've had a lot of rain here in N. Central Texas this Spring. I bought "coastal" hay recently from a guy who is supposed to know what he's doing so I bought it right out of the field right behind the baler. Got it home, started feeding it and after a few days noticed it had a lot of mildew...

I live in Texas and we have what is called trade days all over the state. These are usually held once a month in small towns. Is it safe health-wise for me to take these calves to a market like trade days? Has anybody had any health problems with their calves after taking them to a trade days...

Which vaccines or should I give by Intra-Muscular method? Also, which drugs should be given by the subcutaneous method? I am trying to ween myself off of depending on my vet for things I can do for myself without causing a problem for my cattle. Please advise. Thanks.

Just discovered a cow with netting slightly protruding out of her mouth. She wouldn't let me approach her to grab it so I got her into the squeeze chute and it had disappeared. Then I noticed a large lump on her left cheek under her eye which I hadn't seen before. Could the twine be lodged a...

My plans for this young 10 mo old Angus bull were to possibly breed him at 2 years old. However I just saw him attempting to breed a 3 yr old Angus cow in standing heat. Don't know if it will consummate in a pregnancy or not because of the difference in their height. Question is, if he did...

I have two baby bulls aged 5 months. At what age can they get a female pregnant? They are black angus and are very healthy. I don't want to separate them from the rest of the herd until I have to, but I don't want them to breed accidentally. How should I manage this situation? Thanks!

Just saw one of my 1st calf heifers letting her own calf AND another calf nurse her at the same time. The two calves were born a couple of days apart and have been buddies since. Like to know if this is pretty normal or kind-of rare. Should I keep her for a nurse just in case I need her later...

When is the best time to install insect repellant ear tags on calves? 2 mos? 4 mos? 6 mos? Thanks for your answer!

My local supermarket discards lots of trimmings from their produce department. Have yall ever heard of anybody feeding these to cattle? Seems to me they would thrive on this stuff but not sure. Please advise. Thanks! :tiphat:

I'm looking for a 20 ft batwing mower. What is the going cost for a good one? Thanks! I'm in the DFW area. :tiphat:

I'm wondering if use of an electrical prod might adversely affect an embryo, fetus, or even a well developed unborn. Especially since we most always hit them in the hind leg to make them move forward. Anybody know if a study has been done (in a vet school or otherwise) on this? Don't want to...

I've read where it's good to give pregnant cows/heifers a shot of Vitamin A several weeks before calving for the calve's sake. Can it be used at other times for other uses? It only comes in 250 ml vials and I'm concerned about the shelf life. Thanks!

Before fertilizing pasture in Spring, is there a soil temperature that's recomended?

What wound treatment is recommended after using a bloat trocar? Seems to me that's a pretty serious invasion that needs to be treated with antibiotics. And maybe stiches after the procedure?? Just asking.

Is there a place online to buy vet supplies or is it cheaper to buy locally?

I want to share this in order to save some unsuspecting soul(like me)from tangling with this stuff. The Centers For Disease Control(CDC) website says that just about everyone is allergic to this stuff even though you feel sure you're not. Why? Because people's body chemistry changes over time...

I am looking for a black angus bull to breed my heifers in May. I live 25 miles west of Ft Worth and wouldn't mind traveling 50 miles to drop them off. I prefer to have them AI'd but whatever I need to do to get 'um done that's what I'll do. Please call me at eightoneseven-sixninefour-sevenone...

My vet just gave my 5 mo. old heifer's an 8 way vaccine. What does it protect against? How often will they need this vaccine? I live in Texas. Thanks!