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Thanks for all the input! She does have good size calves. The first two bull calves were average size at birth, but grew to be pretty hefty boys. That would take a lot out of any cow, and she is on the small side. I will be getting a bag of Calf Manna.

Yikes, probably around 1000 lbs. She is one of our smaller/shorter cows. Most of the others probably 1200 to 1400 lbs. Just found a picture after last years calf. Her hip bones have stood out more like an older cow right after her first calf. Most of my pictures of her are just head...

Definitely no dairy in her. I know she only got to stay because I raised her, and she is basically my "pet" - all the others do pretty well after calving. May get a bit thin and bony but get back into good condition fairly quickly. The pasture and hay are likely not top notch, but not poor...

The first time it happened after 2 calving seasons, calf was close to being weaned when she started looking "rough" and then had already been weaned when she got her worst. She missed one calving season and pulled out of it and was looking great. Gave us a calf last year and stayed strong. This...

I know, but she was my first bottle baby, a twin, and the owner kept her and her sister for me. She is sentimental - not profitable, I know. I have told them if they have to cut her, I will understand, but I want to try to do what I can. She is a great momma, and has given us strong calves. What...

I don't want to hijack the post, but quick question. Would this mix help a cow that goes to skin and bones and looks near death after 2 calving seasons? The vet checked her the first time it happened and couldn't find anything wrong. Gave her vitamin shot that didn't do much. We thought for sure...