J&L- Thank You for you explanation. Can see your reasons for using product, and respect your choice in doing so. Did not intend to disrepect another's practices or integrity. I guess over the years we have developed different ways of operating than mainstream dairying.
Our solution to these cases is two-fold. We use a product offered by Select sires called Uddermint for edema, damaged or swollen teats, heifers, etc. The deep heating action helps greatly, but it is an expensive product, so we use it sparingly.
Our climate here sees -65F windchill conditions several times in winter months. While not feasible for everyone, we calve all new heifers between April 1 and Dec. 15. As you pointed out, heifers are valuable, and winter calving was costing us to much in our climate.
Respectfully submit that this forum is most productive when participants speak their mind, right, wrong, or just different. Sometimes we learn most when we disagree on a particular product or practice, as I have learned much from your quality explanation. That said, just want to reiterate that every farm or ranch operator makes their own choice as to what works for them, and I respect that.
Our solution to these cases is two-fold. We use a product offered by Select sires called Uddermint for edema, damaged or swollen teats, heifers, etc. The deep heating action helps greatly, but it is an expensive product, so we use it sparingly.
Our climate here sees -65F windchill conditions several times in winter months. While not feasible for everyone, we calve all new heifers between April 1 and Dec. 15. As you pointed out, heifers are valuable, and winter calving was costing us to much in our climate.
Respectfully submit that this forum is most productive when participants speak their mind, right, wrong, or just different. Sometimes we learn most when we disagree on a particular product or practice, as I have learned much from your quality explanation. That said, just want to reiterate that every farm or ranch operator makes their own choice as to what works for them, and I respect that.