Bumps on cows head

[Plowboy_TX]

I have a 1 year old Herford Heifer and a week or so ago I noticed a Bump on her head about the size of a pencil eraser.
Now its bigger and there are a few more. The look like a growth
of some kind. They are whiteish with a rough texture and
kinda yellow at the base. they stand up about 3/8". I wish I
had access to a digital camera, if I can borrow one, I will post a pic.

The cow seems fine. Still eats like a pig, is playful and happy
not dull or lathargic(sp?)

Is there a good site with pictures where I might find a clue
as to what this is?

 

[bwranch]

Warts. Lots of opinions on what to do. Treat them and they'll go away after a while. Don't treat them and they'll go a way after a while. We don't worry about them.

Lee

 

[rwtherefords]

I've had several cattle with warts over the years. I've never treated them, and they've always gone away after a while. I've never seen warts come back after they go away either. Maybe some sort of natural immunity; maybe not. I don't really care as long as they're gone.

 

[Susie David]

One day they are are there looking real nasty and once you got used to looking at them there gone...unless they give you the willies, I wouldn't bother them....DMc

 

[Scotty]

Ours are usually show calves, so we have to get rid of them.

This is the only time I would mess with them. Or if you are marketing the animals. Or if they really bother you (like me). They will runs there course.


Scotty

 

[Plowboy_TX]

Some people say to cut them off and give them to them in a bolus.

I would puke my guts out trying this method

Thanks for the replys