Recent content by QueenSidhe

A note on the list of cattle problems which included "Prolapse" also an important read for those whose cow is having a difficult birth. We had this happen once. It happened to be our first calving. She was supposed to be a Black Angus. We were concerned as her pregnancy developed and...

1996. I had been thinking of my mother for days (we usually talked on the phone several times a week, at the longest it was 2 weeks but that was rare) , had even called repeatedly over the period of a couple days and got no answer. I lived in Shelton, Washington. My mother lived in Cottage...

I would suggest trying different types of hay. Each bovine has their own preference. Here are some different types that you might try, if you haven't already: 1. Timothy Hay (although OUR cattle will NOT eat it, I know of others who do). 2. Alfalfa Hay, best fed during winter. (If...

We currently raise purebred herefords. We like them because they are a very mellow breed as breeds go. We had a herd of 11, but are now down to 6 cattle. They respect the fence line, though we have to use a high-powered electric fencer to keep our bull within the pasture lines (9 jules). All...

I have a 9 year old dehorned Hereford Bull. He has 100% track record for breeding- usually pasture bred. He averages about 50% bull calves, 50% heifer calves- regardless what he is bred to. Halter and bucket trained, also trained to load into a trailer. I also have an 8 year old polled...

Does anyone know of a website that you can list the symptoms and it helps you determine the diagnosis of the illness or disease based on the symptoms you list? I have been having problems locating a site that has this type of option. Tired of going through ALL the different lists of illnesses...

A light, mild, temporary case of scours is typical when cattle are moved to fresh green pasture for grazing. Especially is there is high moisture content in the grass and other plants they are eatting. However, there are several warning signs that you want to watch out for, to make sure the...

Also forgot to mention in the previous post: Make sure if she can't get up on her own that she doesn't lay completely on her side. If you have to, use cement/concrete blocks or heavy wooden blocks or partial logs to keep her propped up. This will prevent bloat and fluid from getting into her...

There are several things that I would suggest. 1. Find someone who has some FRESH comfrey growing, if you can. If you CAN find it, you will want to rubs the large leaves between your hands to "bruise" the leaves. You will then use these as a compress against the wound. It will help pull...

Also, forgot to mention in the previous post. If you have a TRUE purebred Angus (Red Angus or Aberdeen Angus- AKA Black Angus), these are POLLED cattle. If you aren't quite sure what breed you have, you might want to visit: http://www.thebeefsite.com/breeds/beef/ Hope that helps.

Polled vs. Non-Polled (horned) cattle all depends upon their genetics. 1. If you have a polled and you breed to a polled you will get a polled. 2. If you have a polled and you breed to a non-polled (horned), you will get a polled. 3. However, if you then breed a cow with the genes mentioned...