Get the calf out...it may already be to late. If this cow has been hangin' by herself for 2 - 3 days it's either a breech (butt first) or twins with the first one sideways. A cow will not go into full labor (delivery phase) until the calf has entered the pelvis. normal presentation is front...
There are so many causes of abortions or "premature births" and as the others have mentioned, many diseases that can be vaccinated against: Brucellosis, Lepto, Vibrio, all of which are carried by wildlife and (Lepto) can be found in surface water. I agree with all the posts as causes, but if the...
I have used both on small and large bulls. I won't cut in fly season either 3MR and prefer to cut as newborns. less blood, pain, stress as soon as they're dried off. I do calve a buch in the fall too, and don't cut them until after freeze when we brand 'em. If we miss a bull calf and he's...