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There was a mention of Botulism with baleage. Seveal years ago I lost 4 cows to botulism from baleage. I sent samples from the hay, it was tested negitive. I was told it comes from hay that has been rained on when wilted. Does anyone know how this happens? Why are not all bales affected? People...

I have a 4 yr old cow that somehow tore her bottom eyelid off, it's hanging by a thread. I didn't get the vet because it had freeze dried when I found it. I didn't think it could be sewed on and saved. There is no infection yet. I doubt if she can close her eye when it heals. I have searched for...

From time to time in winter I notice some blood in a pile of manure. With 50 cows in the lot I can't tell where it's coming from. For a week I won't find it, then one pile. Neighbor has had it too. Anyone have an idea of the cause? I'm not noticing any cows off feed.

I had a 5 yr old Angus cow that had gotten very skinny on pasture. I thought the big calf was drawing her down. Weaned the calf 3 weeks ago, got the cow in the barn, and started feeding ground corn & oats with minerals & vitamins. I don't have an analysis, been feeding it for years. Started...

I have a few Black Baldie calves from a Herford bull I borrowed. People see these along the road, Think they are cute, and insist I sell them one. I don't normally sell 2 month old calves. There is no incentive for me to sell. I guess they want them for club calves. This is a dairy area, and...

Neighbors 800lbs steer got out of his fence and came to my place. I put him in with my steers, and called neighbor to tell him I had his steer. Five weeks later, he came and got the steer, now wants to settle up. I've been feeding free choice hay and 8-10lbs of grain per day. He's a good...

Have a new heifer that calved today, she ignores her own calf, but cleans and mothers another calf born yesterday. So I have one calf with two mothers, and one with none. Have never seen that before. I have her and her calf seperated tonight. Hopefully she will take her own calf to raise.

I'm having trouble with newborn calves this month. Six of Seven calves died soon after birth, or a day or two later. They seem too weak to stand and nurse. It's cool here, 20s and snow. I don't like winter calving, but that is what I have this year. I try to get them inside the barn, but my...