ear question

[mcspradley]

I noticed on one of cows that her ears looked different. After looking more closely it looks like something has chewed off the lower corners of each ear. Is it possible that something got a hold of her or could it be something else. I am open to any suggestion.

Thanks

 

[Scotty]

Flies would be my guesse. Other irritants caused her to scratch. Check for ticks in the ear maybe she is scratching.


Scotty

 

[Susie David]

Are the ears healed or are they raw...could these be bought cattle that have had their ears "marked"...its still done quite a bit....

 

[bizybeehill]

A farmer who has ben helping us along said that they would cut the ears to mark the calves when they receved blackleg vaccination.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

My guess would be dogs thats one of the first places they bite at besides the nose they dont have to be wild either to do it. could be a neighbors

 

[cfpinz]

My vote would be dogs, also. Especially if there are any cows calving now. Mother could have tried to fend them off.