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    Help..

    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...
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    calf born dead this weekend {unsure of reason}

    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...
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    Castration/Banding questions....

    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...
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