thin cows

[jvicars]

I purchased a few thin cows of the last six month and expect more this winter. For all expect 1 I have put an average of 300 lbs on them and its been a good fit. I purchased one real thin from in S Fl that after a worming I noticed signs of liver flukes. I treated for it with ivermic plus.

How long should I expect to see a change in her stole? She is eatting and drinking well just noticed the sh-t spray and bottom jaw. She was wormed with pour on when i got her. She is a 3 yr old cross with good potential just real thin. Of course she is the cow that runs the fast and is a bit wild so its hard to get her into a pen without stressing the entire herd.

anyone make buying thin cows worth it? My luck as been good except this one. thanks.

 

[jkwilson]

Old guy down the road from us used to make good money buying thin cows. Worm 'em and pour the feed to 'em and they'll gain faster than a steer. Even if they don't gain they're still worth what you paid for them back at the sale most times.

 

[msscamp]

I purchased one real thin from in S Fl that after a worming I noticed signs of liver flukes. I treated for it with ivermic plus.

How long should I expect to see a change in her stole? She is eatting and drinking well just noticed the sh-t spray and bottom jaw. She was wormed with pour on when i got her. She is a 3 yr old cross with good potential just real thin.

For me, this particular combination of symptoms - coupled with the cows age - would be a red flag for Johns. I would quarantine her from my herd (to prevent any further infection, until I knew for sure), and have her tested. Johns positive cows cannot be resold, they are slaughter only under Federal law.