calf umbilical

nocows · Mar 20, 2019

I had a bull calf on Sunday and noticed that his umbilical cord area is much larger than I have ever seen before? His momma is a first calf heifer that I bought and raised. She's kind of always had a larger flap of skin around hers too. Should I let it go or does this need to be taken care of? I posted a picture I can get better pictures later I was in a hurry.

A.J. · Mar 20, 2019

Does the cow or bull he’s out of have Brahman in them? Eared cattle will show more navel than non-eared many times. Based off of that picture I wouldn’t be concerned about it.

MRRherefords · Mar 20, 2019

We have one similar right now too. Would not be really concerned unless it gets lethargic.

Bright Raven · Mar 20, 2019

nocows said:
I had a bull calf on Sunday and noticed that his umbilical cord area is much larger than I have ever seen before? His momma is a first calf heifer that I bought and raised. She's kind of always had a larger flap of skin around hers too. Should I let it go or does this need to be taken care of? I posted a picture I can get better pictures later I was in a hurry.

On occasion, you get a calf with a large naval. Unless it is infected or the calf is exhibiting other symptoms that suggest it is caused by an ailment, I would not be concerned.

nocows · Mar 20, 2019

A.J. said:
Does the cow or bull he’s out of have Brahman in them? Eared cattle will show more navel than non-eared many times. Based off of that picture I wouldn’t be concerned about it.

Not entirely sure....... Guy I bought the heifer from doesn't know either he has a pasture full cross colored mutt cows that he buys cheap. I do know her momma was an all black cow bred to a angus bull, I bought the resulting heifer and bred her to simi bull and this little bull calf is where I am at.

Guess I won't worry about it just noticed it is larger than some of the other calves.