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<blockquote data-quote="born2run" data-source="post: 779779" data-attributes="member: 2498"><p>Hi again...</p><p></p><p>Talked to the herd manager and he's 100% convinced my problem lies in the fact that the dry cows arent getting fed enough. They're after the feeder (and now I am too, since Im aware that this is the issue) to feed more. His theory is that these calves never have a chance because the cow is stressed and underfed. </p><p></p><p>Had two new calves this morning, the first in a week span, and all I had access to was Mu-se. Gave them both a shot as well as vits along with their regular vaccinations. </p><p>Fly population is out of control here, and Im living for a freeze. Im battling a boss that doesnt like me even using additional drugs because of crappy milk prices, and doesnt understand how tough it is to raise a healthy replacement heifer. If I have another dead calf Ill push him to let me get the vet for a pm, but I can't do it without his permission. Im frustrated, but all I can do is my best.</p><p></p><p>Eventually I'd like to think that he'll catch on that drug input is necessary to keep some calves alive. Right now they whine when I run them out of Excede and Banamine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="born2run, post: 779779, member: 2498"] Hi again... Talked to the herd manager and he's 100% convinced my problem lies in the fact that the dry cows arent getting fed enough. They're after the feeder (and now I am too, since Im aware that this is the issue) to feed more. His theory is that these calves never have a chance because the cow is stressed and underfed. Had two new calves this morning, the first in a week span, and all I had access to was Mu-se. Gave them both a shot as well as vits along with their regular vaccinations. Fly population is out of control here, and Im living for a freeze. Im battling a boss that doesnt like me even using additional drugs because of crappy milk prices, and doesnt understand how tough it is to raise a healthy replacement heifer. If I have another dead calf Ill push him to let me get the vet for a pm, but I can't do it without his permission. Im frustrated, but all I can do is my best. Eventually I'd like to think that he'll catch on that drug input is necessary to keep some calves alive. Right now they whine when I run them out of Excede and Banamine. [/QUOTE]
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