Mouth open, Rolling tongue

[Harland Rupp]

I have a cow that walks or stands around with it's mouth open like it has something stuck in it's mouth. I have had a vetinary check it and she has no fever, and no obstructions in her mouth that we could see. However in watching her, I have noticed that her hair is very coarse and longer than the other cows. She is off feed. She tries to eat, but does very little. I have seen her drink but I don't think that she is drinking a lot. When she urinates it is very little compared to the other cows. The vet did not think that she has wooden tongue. Is she defficient in minerals? They have free choice mineral salt and fresh water. The feed is chopped praire hay and cane with some chopped alfalfa.

The Vet said to watch her for possible rabies. Not sure what to do.

Harland

 

[Bez]

Farm visit? No blood work? Watch for rabies?

You need another vet!

Certainly another opinion - or else this cow could cause you problems.

Bez

 

[TheBullLady]

I have to agree.. I can't imagine a vet leaving her like that without something you could work with! Do you think he / she did a thorough oral exam? It sure sounds like something in her jaw / tongue, or mouth.

 

[SimmAngus]

I agree too, pen her away from the others, and call ANOTHER Vet to take a look! I can't see any Vet I know leaving a Farm with a possible Rabies case without blood samples and quarentine orders!

 

[btfakralc]

this is exactly what i expect from the vets that i have had the misfortune of encountering. look yourself if you are able if not find someone who is.

 

[D.R. Cattle]

Almost sounds like she's ate up with worms in a bad kind of way.