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I saw an advertisement for cattle auction and it referred to two cows as broken mouth.What is that?
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MoGal":1rnec8xo said:What is considered harsh forage? I have mostly fescue, clover, ky bluegrass and orchard grass pasture.
Abrasive feed? is that whole corn?
When a cow becomes ss... does that mean they are normally between 10 and 12 yrs old?
Is a broken mouth usually around 13-15 yrs old and then a popcorn mouth (considered old) after about 15 yrs of age??
dunmovin":2jask79a said:Harsh forage or abrasive feed can shorten the teeth before they really are all that old. When a cow is broken mouthed her ability to eat and process feed is reduced and can't generally carry as good a body condition or make as much milk for her calf.