Jeanne - Simme Valley
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Went out at 5:30am to check herd. As I was approaching, I could see a few cows circling & looking at the ground. As I got closer, I could see a leg flopping around. Got a sinking knot in my gut. There on the ground was our best heifer, with ALL her guts hanging out. She had jumped a 1-strand fence (for whatever reason??) and had slit her stomach wide open on a little 3' steel post.
I was sick.
Called vet to see what probability of saving - about 0%.
Had her butchered.
She was a 3-29-07 born, weighed 320# on 6-10.
I'm still sick.
Just thought I would vent a little.
Anyone had this sort of accident? Been raising cattle for 35 years - this is first.
I was sick.
Called vet to see what probability of saving - about 0%.
Had her butchered.
She was a 3-29-07 born, weighed 320# on 6-10.
I'm still sick.
Just thought I would vent a little.
Anyone had this sort of accident? Been raising cattle for 35 years - this is first.