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old farmer, new problem(s) black tongue & magots
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<blockquote data-quote="cathied" data-source="post: 237050" data-attributes="member: 4255"><p>Hi Cattle Pals, </p><p>I have been a long time reader of this site, however this is my first time participating & seeking help ! </p><p>I have farmed beef cattle for over 40 years, & never had any problems of any kind . . . not so much as a cough. ( no bull )This is the 1st time I've come accross the following 2 problems. </p><p></p><p>1) newborn bull calf, healthy, hardy, happy & no sign of injury or iritation, at 3 days old his back is covered with magots ! Re checked him & can't find any injury or reason for this infestation. Is it common for flies to lay eggs on a new calf ? There are other calves, but he is the only one the flies like. </p><p></p><p>2) 11 year old cow, some what lethargic, but still eats, drinks, roams, etc as normal. A few weeks ago noticed her tongue is very white, today her tongue (top surface) is black ! </p><p>I was blaming this on the heat & maybe her age, but the black tongue blew me away . . . otherwise she seems fine. </p><p></p><p>Any ideas as to what is going wrong here ??? </p><p>Thanks for any help</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cathied, post: 237050, member: 4255"] Hi Cattle Pals, I have been a long time reader of this site, however this is my first time participating & seeking help ! I have farmed beef cattle for over 40 years, & never had any problems of any kind . . . not so much as a cough. ( no bull )This is the 1st time I've come accross the following 2 problems. 1) newborn bull calf, healthy, hardy, happy & no sign of injury or iritation, at 3 days old his back is covered with magots ! Re checked him & can't find any injury or reason for this infestation. Is it common for flies to lay eggs on a new calf ? There are other calves, but he is the only one the flies like. 2) 11 year old cow, some what lethargic, but still eats, drinks, roams, etc as normal. A few weeks ago noticed her tongue is very white, today her tongue (top surface) is black ! I was blaming this on the heat & maybe her age, but the black tongue blew me away . . . otherwise she seems fine. Any ideas as to what is going wrong here ??? Thanks for any help [/QUOTE]
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