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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 17865"><p>That IS interesting! (Jokingly)...cows may have an "eating disorder".</p><p></p><p>Seriously, if the cows are pregnant, you DO NOT want a highly obese cow. Assuming the BCS are accurate, would think they need to drop down to a 6 or 7 level.</p><p></p><p>It's very hard to tell what's going on here. Are you sure they're not bloated? Are they a Large Breed that might create impression they are BCS 8 or 9? ... Just trying to rule out some variables here ...</p><p></p><p>If in fact they are clinically obese, then you might want to isolate them and reduce feed (portion out equivalent to 1/2 small square bale a day or so for 2 or more weeks to see what happens... You might be advised to have your VET check them over. Something else might be going on here.</p><p></p><p>In any event, a too fat cow or 1st calf heifer can have or develop problems calving, or cycling, etc.</p><p></p><p>Again, think it might be few dollars well spent to have your Vet come out and check them over.</p><p></p><p>Keep the board posted on what you find out!</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com">bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 17865"] That IS interesting! (Jokingly)...cows may have an "eating disorder". Seriously, if the cows are pregnant, you DO NOT want a highly obese cow. Assuming the BCS are accurate, would think they need to drop down to a 6 or 7 level. It's very hard to tell what's going on here. Are you sure they're not bloated? Are they a Large Breed that might create impression they are BCS 8 or 9? ... Just trying to rule out some variables here ... If in fact they are clinically obese, then you might want to isolate them and reduce feed (portion out equivalent to 1/2 small square bale a day or so for 2 or more weeks to see what happens... You might be advised to have your VET check them over. Something else might be going on here. In any event, a too fat cow or 1st calf heifer can have or develop problems calving, or cycling, etc. Again, think it might be few dollars well spent to have your Vet come out and check them over. Keep the board posted on what you find out! [email=bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com]bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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