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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 606542" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>Me too - good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read it!</p><p></p><p>Sometimes we need some laughter here....even in the middle of a serious discussion.</p><p></p><p>But on the "Down Cow"...there are some situations where some quick advice here can help a beginner.</p><p></p><p>However as a fellow beginner, I think one of the most important things you need to do is to establish a good relationship with a local, large animal vet that really likes cattle - not a poodle vet.</p><p></p><p>My experienced neighbor recommended one of the several local vets (I am in a dairy area) and this vet has been extremely helpful. Once you have that relationship, and he has come to your farm and has met you and seen your cattle/operation, many folks will feel more comfortable calling when they have an emergency like a cow down. And once you have that relationship, the vet will probably try to help on a few phone calls. </p><p></p><p>I think we all need to realize however that even the best vet can't constantly be on the phone with free advice. However most will help in this type of situation IF they know you and that you will use them for some other business in the future.</p><p></p><p>I think my vet charges $45 for a farm visit. Then there would be plus services and materials but even at $75 or 100. for a cow that is obviously down it may be worthwhile. IF she's NOT worth 75 or 100. for a vet visit and services then you should just put her down humanely. jmho.</p><p></p><p>Angus Cowman, that was funny. Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 606542, member: 7509"] Me too - good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read it! Sometimes we need some laughter here....even in the middle of a serious discussion. But on the "Down Cow"...there are some situations where some quick advice here can help a beginner. However as a fellow beginner, I think one of the most important things you need to do is to establish a good relationship with a local, large animal vet that really likes cattle - not a poodle vet. My experienced neighbor recommended one of the several local vets (I am in a dairy area) and this vet has been extremely helpful. Once you have that relationship, and he has come to your farm and has met you and seen your cattle/operation, many folks will feel more comfortable calling when they have an emergency like a cow down. And once you have that relationship, the vet will probably try to help on a few phone calls. I think we all need to realize however that even the best vet can't constantly be on the phone with free advice. However most will help in this type of situation IF they know you and that you will use them for some other business in the future. I think my vet charges $45 for a farm visit. Then there would be plus services and materials but even at $75 or 100. for a cow that is obviously down it may be worthwhile. IF she's NOT worth 75 or 100. for a vet visit and services then you should just put her down humanely. jmho. Angus Cowman, that was funny. Thank you. [/QUOTE]
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