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This cow may have had an episode of laminitis which is causing her hoof to grow abnormally - i.e. the corkscrew claw (I was assuming this is what you are seeing - like a twisted elf slipper). She could also have a congenital/genetic predisposition to bad feet. The problem with feet that are...

I will see if I can find a picture after my exam that I can post here. I have the Pasquini book (both the all species one, and the exclusively bovine one) and he has some great pictures. I will see what I can come up with :) TCFC

If you do have another born dead, if possible save the calf AND the placenta/afterbirth for evaluation. The placenta can tell you a lot about whether or not you have an infectious process going on in your herd. The vet may also want to take blood samples from your herd depending on what he or...

I have done it with pentobarbital. An overdose of barbiturates, same way they euthanize a cat or dog, just a stronger solution and a bigger dose. Bullets are used if the farmer has a gun and wants it done that way. Captive bolts are actually very humane, however, would not be used in a case of...

Lymphoid follicular hyperplasia, it's quite common in young horses. It's nice to get a diagnosis, eh?

Thanks for sharing!! A fun anatomy review for vet school too!!

Just a question... What kind of thermometer did you use to take her temp?? Just curious...

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Taking a random stab at this... could be totally off base. I know that dogs can get primary uterine inertia, in which there is no sign of second stage labour (pushing and contractions) but will have discharge indicative that the bitch is ready to give birth. A c-section is generally done in...

As far as I know it is the exact same thing as the one online. I just like to have a hard copy for when I don't have internet access - but you're not missing anything by not having the hard copy as far as I know! TCFC

Thanks for the suggestions! I will definitely be ordering some of those, trying to find them on sale on Amazon.com ;) I definitely have the Merck Manual already, that book is my saving grace in vet school - everything you could care to know at your fingertips it seems at times!! It seems I...

Hey guys, Does anyone have any good books on cattle (beef or dairy) that they would suggest as being a good resource to have around? After seeing it in many posts I just ordered "Storey's Guide to Beef Cattle", but I have a lot more to learn than just one book can teach me!! Thanks in...

HAHAHAHAHA! I am posting this in the back of my lecture theatre at school. It is a good one!!

I found this video very interesting. I thought I would post it in case anyone else wanted to see it - although I am sure that most of the experienced farmers have seen a few (or hopefully not I guess!!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPY9sH_MU5w TCFC

Do you guys still have flies? Could he have kicked at one (or lots) and given himself a good thwack in the belly?? But yeah, I would definitely see the vet, it is strange isn't it?

I don't have any personal information to give you... but is it possible the cow was diagnosed with ANAplasmosis? If so... this is a great article on it :) http://animalscience.tamu.edu/ANSC/publ ... smosis.pdf TCFC

Because at the time I was wanting to get into vet school, and wanted to learn as much about cattle as I could because I didn't have that much hands on experience. I stay on it because now that I am in vet school, I continue to learn about things I know nothing about, and this forum is EXTREMELY...

*shudder* Couldn't do it!! I am a dog person :P I like A cat MAYBE two around, and preferably in the barn... but a particularily nice one can live in the house... but I would be a wreck if there were 14 cats on my bed :shock: TCFC

Sir Loin? How long have you been on this forum?? FYI Milkmaid is to be revered, hahaha. I have learned more from her than I have from a lot of other people. And she is always more than willing to answer the stupid questions inexperienced me has. I do not see your need to try to prove her...

Find out in your area when to use it. It takes the grubs varying amounts of times to migrate to the sensitive tissues in the body depending on the region. If you use it too late, as msscamp said, it can seriously harm or kill your cattle. If the grubs die when they have migrated to near the...