I've been watching one of my cows the past couple days because she has a noticeable droopy ear. Eyes clear, no snotty nose, no coughing, great appetite, no signs of pneumonia. Felt around yesterday to see if she has a burr stuck in the fur - nope. Not shaking her head & doesn't stink so doubt it's an ear infection. Took her temp this morning and it was 99.4 (keeping in mind the wind chill was 36).
With the epic snow & cold we had, do you think it's possible she has frostbite? Anyone else have something similar since the storm(s)? I certainly don't want to pump her full of antibiotics for no apparent reason (plus the hassle & subsequent drama of getting her to the barn & in the chute).
With the epic snow & cold we had, do you think it's possible she has frostbite? Anyone else have something similar since the storm(s)? I certainly don't want to pump her full of antibiotics for no apparent reason (plus the hassle & subsequent drama of getting her to the barn & in the chute).