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    Chronic Scouring in Cows.

    Have you considered worms? What do you have them on for a deworming program?
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    month old calf with hair loss

    Could it be ringworm? A picture may be helpful.
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    worming newborns

    Yes parasites can travel from the mother through the placenta into the newborns. It is very common and even if the cows do have a very minimal parasite load, the calves can still get them. I am not sure about deworming them at 24 hours old. I know in cats and dogs we do not deworm them (with an...
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    Calf from Boston, MA gets fitted with prosthetic legs?

    I am wondering the same thing too CKC? I would not want to spend that kind of money and have this poor calf in pain for weeks, months or even the rest of its life. I love my animals to death and they are spoiled rotten, including my cows, but even if I had that kind of money there really comes a...
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    Calf from Boston, MA gets fitted with prosthetic legs?

    very true Dun!
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    Calf from Boston, MA gets fitted with prosthetic legs?

    Found this rather interesting, what are your takes on this? http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2009/11/04/nm_calf_fitted_with_prosthetic_legs/
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    Dog Mange

    This person is here for help, not to be criticized. Yes you should go to the vet to have them do a skin scrapping to diagnose the type of mange mite that your dog has. There are normally 2 types and both can easily be treated. That way there he/she can treat them with the correct medications...
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    Vaccine expiration dates?

    I am not one to use expired vaccines at all. I wouldnt risk the chance if its only a couple vaccines. I would rather buy new ones and use those. I would imagine that using a modified live or live vaccine expired would be worse than using a killed vaccine. But to be safe I would not use it. JMO
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    What kind of Syringe should I buy?

    I also have 5cc, 10cc & 20cc luer lock syringes on hand in those cases. Its not often I need them, but I have them so I do not have to stick em more than once.
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    What kind of Syringe should I buy?

    I prefer the luer lock syringes for any injection. They work better than the ones where the needle just attaches to the hub. Also I like to use the smaller 3cc/mL syringes for injecting vaccines, B-vits, etc. I also prefer to use the needles that are 1 1/2inches over the 1inch needle length. JMO
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    Help, Sick cow

    A small amount of yellow nasal discharge for a few days would not bother me, but if it continues there may be something more going on. I have seen a few cows/steers that have had nasal discharge like this for a few days, and they have had dental problems (abscess, tooth root problems, food...
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    Is there a website that helps determine diagnosis?

    What about calling a vet for advice. Honestly I think it is unprofessional for someone to make a diagnosis over the phone or on the internet. They need to have a physical first to determine what disease process is going on.
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    vaccine reaction ??

    I have one cow who developed a lump on her neck after a subq vaccination of triangle9, she was pretty sore to the touch too. It went away within a couple of weeks. She gets vaccinated every year and the same thing happens every time with her.
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    Beef Cattle Vital Signs

    Every cow is different, these are ranges, nothing can be exact for every cow/calf. Some may be in the same ranges here, or some could be higher or lower. Just depends.
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    Beef Cattle Vital Signs

    Normal Resting Temp 101.5, Resting Pulse/heart rate 40-70 beats per minute, resting respiration rate 10-30 beats per minute. Check out this helpful webpage http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/pdfs/bch/03000.pdf
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    Grass Fed--Vaccinations--Worming?

    I have a small herd, I deworm on a regular basis and vaccinate once a year, but only vaccinate for whats in my area. If I were to do only one thing I would deworm! Parasites can do a number on your herd. :cboy:
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    Hoof Dragging

    To me it does not sound like stringhalt. Stringhalt is a hyperflexion of the limb which looks like the animal may be trying to kick out. Does she do this constantly every day? Or is it just intermittent? It could be a lesion in the lower part of the limb or hoof that is causing her to trip?
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    Well I need some advice again?

    I would not cut them off by any means. Ouch! =), that would be even worse at the show, they would be scabby wounds. I am not sure what you can do about the warts to get rid of them before the show, grannysoo is right about asking the others that show. Maybe they have a good idea. I have 4 cows...
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    vaccinating multiple animals what do you do about needles?

    Yes, I always change needle and syringe, the risk of introducing bacteria, disease, etc is to great, and the cost of needles & syringes are fairly inexpensive. I always pull back before injection as well, so I do not inject into a blood vessel. I had a couple of times I would go sub-q or IM and...
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    Nursing Cow/Worms

    We use Cydectin, it is safe for lactating cattle, and those who are nursing. Every bottle should say whether or not it is safe for lactating cows. if you have a specific dewormer, I would call up the customer service line and ask a representative. Most are very helpful and can answer your questions.
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