Heifer input please

[Down in Dixie]

I have this heifer that has been springing for a while now. The flap of skin on her belly has become enlarged and fluid filled. I have never seen this before and has me worried a little. This is her on the 15 th

 

[Down in Dixie]

This is her today

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Feel it, make sure it is not a hernia. I would "assume" it is just edema - she is very ready.

 

[wbvs58]

It all should resolve itself once she calves. The fluid gravitates to lowest point. Does not suggest that anything is broken.

Ken

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Ken is our "residential vet".

 

[Down in Dixie]

Ok good. I have felt it and it is fluid filled. Thanks Ken and Jeanne

 

[Down in Dixie]

Had her calf yesterday and all is good. Thanks everybody.

 

[kenny thomas]

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This is her today

My grandad would call that her milk vein. Usually they would milk heavily after calving and they would be fine.

 

[MurraysMutts]

Very nice! Still got the soft pads on its hooves.