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I think timing "when to AI " during the heat cycle. This is critical to not AI too early or too late. We used to have an AI tech that would only come at a certain time when you called - like 9 am ( even if I called at 9 that day he would come the next day - and never off that schedule and he...

I never said to pull the calves off the moms. Is that what you thought? I said give them their own area with dry bedding and creep feed to supplement them so they do not drag the mom's down any farther then they are. As well as feed the heifers extra with the right protein and minerals. My...

Randiliana I totally agree with everything you are saying. Great post!

Sorry Alacowman that you didn't agree with me. I did say " I would" that doesn't mean that is the only way. I would rather be safe then sorry because I would hate to lose one if they are as bad off as it sounded. It wouldn't take much to push a calf over to pnemonia whan they are already " not...

I would not personally pull the calves from the moms. I would give them free choice good quality hay and a grain supplement , or one of the higher quality protein Tubs and some cracked corn with a good loose mineral available along with fresh water. I also would make a creep feed area for the...

We just got one back also and tried a steak yesterday. It was so tender and very tasty. I was very satisfied with how these last few turned out.

I like Valleyvet, Country Supply (and Kv Vet but they are a little higher in price). Valleyvet ships fast which is nice. Our vets prices on anything is outrageous and now that they are out of large animals they will not even order any meds in for them as they say they have to have seen the...

Vicki beat me to it. I can't believe your vet has you giving tylenol. Also , the ivomec and problems with it and herding dogs are very well known. My vet even did not let me use ear mite drops because she is an Aussie and said ear mite drops have ivermectin in them. I would get it to a new vet...

I think it is $25.00 slaughter charge and .39 cents a pound cut & package. Extra of course for jerky and special items. Ours even has a pick up service which is great. In fact he picked some up yesterday!

About 10 years ago when we had the vet out on a call. We wanted to vaccinate and she said there was no reason for it since we had a closed herd. But we started vaccinating anyways a couple years after that. How many of you vaccinate for Pink Eye and is it even worth it? Does it help? Does...

I had a heifer calf born with one leg like that also. I believe it is how they have had their feet for a long time before being born and just takes time to straighten and strengthen. I used a piece of card board and vet wrap to keep her foot from folding over for a couple days and it worked...

They don't always prolapse again with each calf. I had one that had a breech calf and had a vaginal prolapse 3 weeks after calving. Stitched her up for a couple weeks. The next year she calved just fine with no problems. Just my own experience. How about using a weaker thread? There again it is...

I agree with all the advise you have gotten. Especially the corral system & being able to sort them out by yourself. That is one problem that I have had enough of ( being run over by a cow ten to fifteen time bigger then me that doesn't want to go where I want it to). Be real sure to pick very...

Medic I agree. When I first read it I thought - boy I hope this isn't a "friend". But how can a relative be so hard & critical posting to the public what "she thought " was wrong with your life & not say it to your face. It is your life - not hers!

It is very real around here lately.

I prefer the pour on. It is much easier on me & the animal. I think the block is pretty unpredictable - never know how much, if any, they may eat.

TR , I bet if my husband read your post - he would think that I wrote that. You forgot about all the sleepless nights we spend watching that cow that you just know is going to calve tonight. Or that calf that isn't nursing as much as you think it should be. My eyes get tired of looking out of...

In a previous post someone said putting sugar on a prolapse ( uterine? but not sure) I was just curious if sugar would also take the swelling down on a vaginal prolapse? Wouldn't sugar cause a problem with irritation or infection?

I am pretty sure she would have had it just fine. Sometimes we just feel better giving a little helping hand! Our time clock is ticking by wanting it all to be done and see a healthy calf in front of us so we may get a little anxious in the waiting process. How many Dr.s do you suppose wish...

You need to pen the calf up and feed it milk replacer twice a day until you know he is eating at least 1 1/2 pounds of a good quality calf starter a day & hay or grass. And also drinking plenty of water.