Recent content by sprinter86

I have dealt a lot with angus cattle, but was looking to breed for a little bit better feedlot animal for next year. I am looking at a Dream On son and was wondering if I could get anyones opinion or experiences of Dream On as I do not have a picture of his son. Will post when I get one . I...

Thanks for the reply. I removed the cow and calf from the herd to keep a closer eye on them. The calf was very, very weak that morning and than something dawned on me that I forgot. The vet told me to give him a dose of c&d antitoxin for clostridium. Turns out he had an allergic reaction and...

This morning checking cattle I noticed a calf that was 3 weeks old had a bunch of white scours and very unstable. Did the following treatment: Nuflor, Dextrose with electrolytes in vein, Bose, banamine, and been tubing with electrolyetes every 4 hours. The calf is just not getting stronger...

Thanks to all who had responded. This morning went in and checked on momma and baby and they were both laying down. The cow is on her third calf. and very protective of this one. Udder was kindof uncertain whether or not it sucked or not. The sun was out and a nice day so i kicked them back...

This is my first year with beef cows and everything is going pretty good. The only real question that I have is that a calf was born yesterday afternoon late and the momma has claimed it and everything, but I have yet to see the calf suck. When ever I am in the area I see it get close, but not...