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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 227456" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>No, her behaviour is not routine for range cattle unless those cattle are thrown out in a pasture and never see a human except at weaning time. The fact that her bull calf is docile is not really all that odd. The rip we had that would take anyone that got within 50 feet of her from the moment she went into labor until her calf was a month old produced a heifer calf two years ago that is one of the most gentle, docile animals in the herd (believe me, I've been watching her). The heifer missed the mean gene, but that is the exception rather than the rule, I'm thinking. This cow is taking 'protectiveness' to extreme heights. When we sold the rip mentioned above, the sale barn was notified and she went for killer. It's difficult to transition a calf from his mother to a bottle, but it can be done with a little patience, perserverance, and a lot of work. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 227456, member: 539"] No, her behaviour is not routine for range cattle unless those cattle are thrown out in a pasture and never see a human except at weaning time. The fact that her bull calf is docile is not really all that odd. The rip we had that would take anyone that got within 50 feet of her from the moment she went into labor until her calf was a month old produced a heifer calf two years ago that is one of the most gentle, docile animals in the herd (believe me, I've been watching her). The heifer missed the mean gene, but that is the exception rather than the rule, I'm thinking. This cow is taking 'protectiveness' to extreme heights. When we sold the rip mentioned above, the sale barn was notified and she went for killer. It's difficult to transition a calf from his mother to a bottle, but it can be done with a little patience, perserverance, and a lot of work. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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