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I have not posted on cattle today for some time, but had to share an incident. A friend called me the other day, telling me about an problem he had with a cow. He was worming cows and using pore on wormer. He had done a few when one got stubborn and would not move after being wormed. So, he...

Last weekend we gave a calf a dose(pouring) of burnt motor oil. Hair was flaking off in patches. He looks much better, but could use a little more under his neck. Eliminated the flys also.

Thanks for the info.

I was resently cleaning out a friends freezer and found several packages of old nuts. There were packages of pecans, peanuts,walnuts, and almonds. My question is, will it due any harm to my cows or calves if I add them to some feed or feed by themselves? I have never done this, and don't want...

I have used them and it does a pretty good job. I agree with the Kenny less stress on the worker.

I did a survey of the pen today. There are a few oaks in the area, but no real producers of acorns. Thanks for the post FarmerJon and Floyd. I think it must be something else. The bull and cow got another dose of Thiamne Hydrachloride today.

There are no cherry trees in the that area. The trees in that area are:gum, cedar, hackberry, and a few oak. NOt that much grass. In addition to hay, there is a protein tub, mineral lick, and I feed a combination of soy and corn gluten about 4 times a week(by hand). I have moved them to a...

I need some assistance quickly. My braunvieh bull and a first calf hiefer are having trouble. The bull is walking like is coordination is way off. He slings his head to the left and walks to the side. He looks good, no runny bowel movments. Staggerly walks, but will make his way to feed...

I like the use of salt. We also use de-icer. It is mostly alcohol. Hold the eye open and give it several sprays. Don't knock it till you try it.

I was checking my cows the other day, this particular cow a brauvieh, had drops of liquid coming from her navel. The drops appeared clear and there was no swellinging around the navel. The cow is about 8 years old, and in great shape. She should be bred for a November calf. It did taper off...

Some of my friends flush the eyes by spraying the eye with canned de-icer. They have the stuff on hand year around. Can buy it real cheap in the spring. They are firm believers.