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After many observations of this cow ( she is about 1 month from calving) I noticed that when she was lying down something was protruding from her. It was her rectum. After consulting with a vet friend, it has been concluded that she has a prolapsed rectum. The continual diarrhea occurs...

The cows were purchased individually at a production auction in Kansas. They all came with health papers. The cow in question is not losing weight, as far as I can tell, by looking at her. I'm keeping a close eye on her, at this point. Her manure is not watery, just loose - kind of like the...

Thanks for all the input. I don't believe that nutrition is the problem. The cattle have access to good grass pasture containing many varieties of grass. They also have access to appropriate minerals/salt, etc. I also supplement their diet with 21% protein cubes. I thought that the foot rot...

What is the best treatment for foot rot when caught in the early stage? This seems to be a reoccurring problem in some of my pastured areas, but not in others. :D

What great pictures! What kind of camera do you have? I'm taking mine with me every time I check my cows from now on! :D

I'm just guessing the weight by looking. The pasture has a variety of grasses - native, bermuda, crab and there's plenty of it. There are no legumes available. They also have adequate mineral, salt, and fresh water. It just seems unusual that her digestive system would respond so differently...

Of the 10 new cows that have been turned out on pasture for the last several weeks, one seems to have a problem with chronic diarrhea. She is maintaining weight, but not really gaining like the others. Should I be more concerned than I am at this point? I'm new to the discussion boards, so...