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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 732256" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>There are some things you need to do before the cattle arrive. Obviously fences and water. </p><p></p><p>I would strongly suggest that you take advantage of the fact they will be delivered from a trailer and first thing make some sort of pen to hold them for a short time. Maybe use cattle panels, an existing pen or something. Then have a way to let them exit the pen single file.</p><p></p><p>Ask around and find a good large animal vet in your area that folks recommend. It is important to establish a relationship asap with a good vet.</p><p></p><p>Then let HIM come with his chute (almost all vets have a squeeze chute on a trailer they can bring with them. Mine charges $25 to bring his own chute - a good investment.</p><p></p><p>Then let HIM do what he thinks is best in your area. He will most likely worm them but also give immunizations for whatever is most important in your area.</p><p></p><p>Secondly, let the vet look them over one by one as they come through the chute and see if he sees any other problems (such as pinkeye, etc) that needs to be dealt with.</p><p></p><p>As useful as this forum is, I think there is general agreement that we should not play internet veterinarians.</p><p></p><p>I am an advocate of preventive medicine and have my vet come by twice a year. My total cost per head per year for 2 visits incl preg check and all supplies and trip charges etc is about $26./head. Which seems to me to be an investment with a good return on that investment. But it is hard to prove the return on NOT losing a calf or not having sick animals spread disease around your herd causing lack of gain or worse.... jmho.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your cattle from a fellow newcomer to cattle. It would be helpful to add at least a general location to your posts. Welcome. Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 732256, member: 7509"] There are some things you need to do before the cattle arrive. Obviously fences and water. I would strongly suggest that you take advantage of the fact they will be delivered from a trailer and first thing make some sort of pen to hold them for a short time. Maybe use cattle panels, an existing pen or something. Then have a way to let them exit the pen single file. Ask around and find a good large animal vet in your area that folks recommend. It is important to establish a relationship asap with a good vet. Then let HIM come with his chute (almost all vets have a squeeze chute on a trailer they can bring with them. Mine charges $25 to bring his own chute - a good investment. Then let HIM do what he thinks is best in your area. He will most likely worm them but also give immunizations for whatever is most important in your area. Secondly, let the vet look them over one by one as they come through the chute and see if he sees any other problems (such as pinkeye, etc) that needs to be dealt with. As useful as this forum is, I think there is general agreement that we should not play internet veterinarians. I am an advocate of preventive medicine and have my vet come by twice a year. My total cost per head per year for 2 visits incl preg check and all supplies and trip charges etc is about $26./head. Which seems to me to be an investment with a good return on that investment. But it is hard to prove the return on NOT losing a calf or not having sick animals spread disease around your herd causing lack of gain or worse.... jmho. Best of luck with your cattle from a fellow newcomer to cattle. It would be helpful to add at least a general location to your posts. Welcome. Jim [/QUOTE]
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