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I have a cow pregnant with her 3rd calf (about 6 to 7 mths along). I noticed an enlarged area at the front chest cavity. There are not marks, scratchs, lumps, etc. The swelling seems to be coming from inside. We just weened her 2nd calf (steer born 1/4/11). She is not showing any signs of...

our newest baby born 1:15am 7/31/07. right on her due date. This cow amazes me - 4th calf all born on the exact due dates. All with no assistance. And finally a heifer - 3 prior calves were bulls.

curious how much hay one horse will consume in comparision to ? ___ what number of cattle -- can anyone tell me??

problem with lots of algae - so I tried floating barley pads in the water troughs, works great on the algae. Cattle drinking the water with no hesitation. Been using them for about 3 wks. My question is, the barley pads were intended for ponds, is there any known harm to cattle drinking the water.

I have a pregnant heifer with back hoof problems -- possibly foot rot but it's on both back. Have given penicillin per the vets instruction over the phone, (I finally got to speak with a vet in this area) now looking for some creative ideas for a foot bath. We have a pass thru area that all...

Need some help / advice. Have a 4 yr old cow with 3 mths old calf by her side. I noticed 2 wks ago (around the 30th) she was walking stiff legged and cautious with her back legs. But really didn't have much to go on -- just observation. Noticed today a definate stiffness, even some swelling...

Folks, need some remedy for quick cure on what I think is ringworm on 3 wk old calf pretty pink nose. Any suggestions??

my neighbor has alphalfa forage she fed to her horses, she wants me to feed it to the cattle - smells good, but I'm not sure if they could digest it well. What do you 'all think?? Anyone ever used it for cattle.

I have a 15 mth 1100 lb hereford heifer -- registered, standing heat Oct 18th - jumped a fence to a limosine angus mixed bull that belongs to someone else. Vet is out of town for the next week. :?: My question is do I wait to see if she cycles again around Nov 9th or do I go on and lute her...

It's a girl - Beefy said my overdue cow would have a bull on 10/27 -- this is a Limited Edition daughter. Happy Birthday Beefy[/img]

:?: have a 3.5 yrd old AI'd on Jan 10th, this would be her 2nd calf -- in our 6 yrs of a small cow/calf operation the gestation has been 280 days on the day. This hereford cow is very pregnant but not showing any signs of calving soon. She's been slowly bagging up nicely -- the belly bulk has...

this pic taken 3/10/03 - she was born 3/8/03 at the Winchester Livestock Auction, the mother wouldn't take care of her so they said - I bought her for $40. I was told by the auction guys the mother was from a group of cows that came from Ohio during the 03' blizzard. Most farmers were running...

I put this ?? on beginners - should have put it here. What time of the year is best for calving?? Spring / Summer / Fall / Winter

?? for everyone - what do you feel is the best time of the year for calves to be born ?? Spring / Summer / Fall / Winter I personally like mine to drop in the Fall - calves get up in size & health and ready for the winter. Tell me what cattle men & woman do?

Does anyone have suggestions for cattle record keeping software, inexpensive, and easy to use.

Pic of our red angus hereford mix bull calf the 1st day of life. He is growing faster than any we've ever had. Great muscle and depth. Never mixed red angus and hereford before.

local cattleman lost cows to an electrical storm, couldn't take care of the babies, so I just bought them one week ago. Lester to the left, large one in the middle was born on my property June 5th, heifer to the right is Lola. My husband thinks I'm nuts but I love "bottle babies"

I have a 4.5 yrs old cow, gave birth 2 mths (June 5th) ago with ease to her 3rd calf, clean out etc. all good and timely. Was in standing heat July 12th, today Aug. 4th I noticed a bloody vaginal dicharge and I have never seen this before out of her or the few other cows we've had. I don't...

I have a 27 mths hereford, just calved one mth ago, she started with coughing, then bad breath, now brown rings on her nose. I believe it's something bacterial, but I don't know what. She has a great appetite, plenty of energy, lots of milk for her calf, no signs of being sick other than those...