THROWING UP GRASS

[HomePlaceAngus]

i have a 2 year old bull in the pasture with the cows and he has started throwing up grass. He is grazing good but I have observed him throwing up a pile of grass several times a day. He is also loosing weight. I am thinking either worms or parisites. What do you all think? I appreciate your help :tiphat:

 

[fitz]

Do you think he may have something lodged causing a restriction/blockage?

fitz

 

[jerry27150]

little hay or grain may help

 

[agmantoo]

Is there any metal hardware in the area the bull was grazing? What about passing manure, is solid waste still exiting? If not I would consider drenching with mineral oil.

 

[angus9259]

happened to me - cow had an apple stuck in her craw. couldn't swallow grass or water.

 

[lynnmcmahan]

happened to me - cow had an apple stuck in her craw. couldn't swallow grass or water.

How did you get it out?

 

[inyati13]

I feed square bales during the winter and stand around watching them eat. I have observed them throw up cuds of the chewed hay. Not routine though. If I saw the same cow do it repeatedly, then I would suspect a problem.

 

[angus9259]

happened to me - cow had an apple stuck in her craw. couldn't swallow grass or water.

How did you get it out?

had to run a 10 feet of hose down her throat and push it back into her gullet. didn't realize what was happening till I saw water backing up when she tried to drink