eric
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I have a neighbor who raises 5 Holstein cows and a couple of calves. I went over to see his new Charlaise bull this morning and see how the cows he had with him in the pen were doing and noticed something strange. Are holsteins supposed to be very skinny? I know they are thinner than beef breeds, but these were really very very thin, to the point where the ribs are showing and the hip bones are protruding quite a bit! There are 2 cows (the skinny ones) and the bull in a pen about 50 ft. diameter with a big round bale in there, so there is hay for them to eat, but they sure seemed thin, especially compared to the beefmasters I got last month! Should I be concerned? And if so, how would you approach the owner of these animals? We are good neighbors who help each other out when we need help, but we aren't like beer drinking buddies or anything, so I would need to be kinda tactful if possible!
:?: Any suggestions? Mind my own business?
:?: Any suggestions? Mind my own business?