Dave from MN
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Ok. I discover my oldest calf had lost her switch to her tail a few days ago. She was born April 21st. The tail was gone up to about 1 & 1/2" from the bone tip. Figured she had it under a cow's foot and got up and darted. Nice solid red impresive heifer. Now today I see that my black angus heifer ( 14 days younger) has lost her tail switch as well. Same thing, a boney tip and no switch. She had her switch 2 days ago. What could be going on? There is no chance of dogs chasing. Never hear any coyotes, cows would take care of them. They are getting free choice 16% creep feed. Have fresh water available at all times. Pasture is short but they always have a nice round bale in the feeder. This just started, they have been on pasture for a couple months. Creep feed about the same. There are alot of fly's and mosquitoes. They dont seem to have lice. Please give me some help. Vet isnt answering