TR
Well-known member
Hi All,
I know....its been a while, but you know how it goes .....In the meanwhile, I have an 8 mo bull calf who is so hot he's panting. Granted, its been over 100 degrees for the past oh, 38 days or so, and he's on free feed creep, but he's the only one who's eating the stuff and is open mouth panting. I think it has to do with the 14% protein in the feed, but I'm hesitant to take him down to anything lower as he's a big calf and is in need of some weight. He has plenty of shade and water that's in the shade.....I wouldn't call it cool as its now 103 degrees out there, but its cooler than if it were standing in a trough in the sun. What does one do when they're panting like that? Is it something to worry about or just keep a watchful eye on? Any feed suggestions to help him grow that may not be as hot for him? Keep in mind there is no grass....hasn't been for a month or so. Everyone here is on winter rations right now which = horse quality coastal hay and range meal (13% protein).....14% creep for the calves although the only two eating the creep are this bull calf and a heifer who's about 6 weeks older than he is.
'Preciate all your input!
TR
I know....its been a while, but you know how it goes .....In the meanwhile, I have an 8 mo bull calf who is so hot he's panting. Granted, its been over 100 degrees for the past oh, 38 days or so, and he's on free feed creep, but he's the only one who's eating the stuff and is open mouth panting. I think it has to do with the 14% protein in the feed, but I'm hesitant to take him down to anything lower as he's a big calf and is in need of some weight. He has plenty of shade and water that's in the shade.....I wouldn't call it cool as its now 103 degrees out there, but its cooler than if it were standing in a trough in the sun. What does one do when they're panting like that? Is it something to worry about or just keep a watchful eye on? Any feed suggestions to help him grow that may not be as hot for him? Keep in mind there is no grass....hasn't been for a month or so. Everyone here is on winter rations right now which = horse quality coastal hay and range meal (13% protein).....14% creep for the calves although the only two eating the creep are this bull calf and a heifer who's about 6 weeks older than he is.
'Preciate all your input!
TR