ksmit454
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I noticed one of my steers limping a few days ago, on his right front. Checked him over and no noticeable swelling, lacerations, or injuries visible to the eye. It's not rain rot as unfortunately we have had zero rain (praying that we aren't going to be in another drought). It seems as if he is a little stiff legged while walking. He is getting around fine but I can tell he's ouchy. My next step is the get him in the squeeze in the next few days and really see if I can feel for any heat and look to see if he's got something going on with his hoof, knee joint, or shoulder. I will give him some bute too while in the squeeze. Any other recommendations or thoughts? Of course if not better by the next few days I will call the vet out. He is with 3 other steers on about 15 acres so who knows what kind of trouble they could of gotten into. I know my horses get stone bruises from time to time so hoping it is something that will resolve on its own.