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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 11884"><p>The vet was here this morning. It appears that this bull has a little pneumonia (no fever, but rapid breathing) and is anemic. He injected a subcutaneous anthelmentic, antibiotic and B vitamin shot. Blood samples were taken, and we'll watch his progress closely.</p><p></p><p>The vet agrees that these symptoms are a result (direct or indirect) of the shock to his system when was moved here from his pampered lifestyle. The rest of our cows are hale and hearty, and have been getting the same treatment and diet. If I had only known, I would have probably weaned him off his grain diet a little more gradually. He IS a registered Beltie, and I suppose there is something to be said for hybrid vigor. The other cows and calves (unregisted and probably "mixed") are thriving.</p><p></p><p>Based on this, I would just encourage anyone who is considering buying a "show" bull for use as a herd bull to be cautious...</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the input!</p><p></p><p>Rick</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:tarheel@intrstar.net">tarheel@intrstar.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 11884"] The vet was here this morning. It appears that this bull has a little pneumonia (no fever, but rapid breathing) and is anemic. He injected a subcutaneous anthelmentic, antibiotic and B vitamin shot. Blood samples were taken, and we'll watch his progress closely. The vet agrees that these symptoms are a result (direct or indirect) of the shock to his system when was moved here from his pampered lifestyle. The rest of our cows are hale and hearty, and have been getting the same treatment and diet. If I had only known, I would have probably weaned him off his grain diet a little more gradually. He IS a registered Beltie, and I suppose there is something to be said for hybrid vigor. The other cows and calves (unregisted and probably "mixed") are thriving. Based on this, I would just encourage anyone who is considering buying a "show" bull for use as a herd bull to be cautious... Thanks for the input! Rick [email=tarheel@intrstar.net]tarheel@intrstar.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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