S Stocker Steve Well-known member Joined May 2, 2005 Messages 12,131 Reaction score 1,268 Location Central Minnesota Dec 10, 2015 #1 I have a 5 wt. with an unusually large belly. It jiggles when she trots. Any idea on the cause? Is treatment needed?
I have a 5 wt. with an unusually large belly. It jiggles when she trots. Any idea on the cause? Is treatment needed?
Boot Jack Bulls Well-known member Joined Jun 5, 2015 Messages 1,238 Reaction score 120 Location NW WI Dec 10, 2015 #2 Bred? Wormy?
Aaron Well-known member Joined Apr 26, 2005 Messages 5,277 Reaction score 171 Location Stratton, ON, Canada Dec 11, 2015 #3 Hernia? Or maybe just a good heifer with some volume.
K Koffi Babone Well-known member Joined May 25, 2014 Messages 157 Reaction score 0 Dec 11, 2015 #4 Can you take a photo? (From the rear and from the side please)
OP OP S Stocker Steve Well-known member Joined May 2, 2005 Messages 12,131 Reaction score 1,268 Location Central Minnesota Dec 11, 2015 #5 I thought she might be tanking up on too much water, but I did not think of worms. I'll try for a photo tomorrow.
I thought she might be tanking up on too much water, but I did not think of worms. I'll try for a photo tomorrow.
Boot Jack Bulls Well-known member Joined Jun 5, 2015 Messages 1,238 Reaction score 120 Location NW WI Dec 11, 2015 #6 Is she lacking an condition overall with a big water belly? Dull coat? If she's only a 500 pound heifer with no other real issues, I would guess worms. :2cents:
Is she lacking an condition overall with a big water belly? Dull coat? If she's only a 500 pound heifer with no other real issues, I would guess worms. :2cents: