Warts on calf's head

[grant5]

I have a calf that is approximately 7 months old. He has developed warts on his head. I was told by someone who has cows that it is a fungus since it was gray and that it will evenutally kill him. Does anyone have and suggestions or can you tell me if this information is accurate? I have never had this problem with other cows.

 

[dun]

You can pull some off and make them bleed, or leave them alone and they'll go away on their own. Warts are caused by a virus.

 

[randiliana]

Warts are not a big deal. They look bad, but they sure won't kill him. You can get a vaccine made, or just pull them off, or leave them alone, and they will go away on their own.

 

[angus9259]

If warts killed cattle, I wouldn't have much of a herd left :lol: .

As has been suggested, I've been told you can pull them off with a pair of sqaure nosed pliers. Never tried it. I just leave them alone and they go away. Seems like it's right in that weaning to yearling age when they get hit the hardest too.

 

[dyates]

Are you sure its warts? Ringworm can look like warts. Sunshine and warm, dry weather usually help the problem. Spraying with an iodine solution usually helps also.

 

[Susie David]

We have a calf with those nasty things...one on each side of her head, kind of on the top front part of the forehead. :roll:
Oh wait...her mama has them too...guess they came from the Limousin side of the fence.
DMc