Congratulations on winning the auction. I bought the same tank last year for like $700 without any semen. Keep it up off concrete on a piece of plywood or pallet. Mine's on styrofoam. Craig
Thanks. I have Brown Swiss so I'm quite familiar with stupidity in newborns. It'll catch on. Twice a day is okay depending on length of time spent suckling.
What are you doing twice a day? Bottle feeding? If so, what are you feeding? If it can't suck a teat how can it suck a nipple? Did it get colostrum? Take a look in the calf's mouth. More info needed. Craig
I went to a lecture several years back led by a lady vet from the University of Wisconsin. She does a lot of consulting work and researching for the dairy folks up there. In analyzing data gathered by her associates from farms in the state, she noticed that one farm had a significantly lower...
My wife, a vet (albeit SA), just looked at your pictures and totally agrees with Ken. Says penis may not be damaged, so don't give up hope. She says have vet look at it and suggests a series of therapy laser treatments to speed healing. Craig