machslammer
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Was a big Char cross calf. He was born first of July so he was 5 months old. Weighed 600#. Healthy, big boned, nice calf. Out of town or 2 days after seeing them all the day before and all was fine. No coughing, everything running around having fun in the sun. Showed up yesterday and noticed 1 calf wasn't there. It was him. He was healthy as an ox. He was laying in the valley stretched out with legs behind him, and fronts tucked under him. Looked like he was still having drainage coming out from swelling. Couldn't find a gun shot wound (My first thought). He was bleeding out his left nostril and left ear, which was the side lying against the ground the way his head was turned. I understand losing a newborn, sickly calf, ect, but this dude was healthy and ready to be sold in a month. He was available to hay, calf feed (co-op 14%) with some mice loving it, water, and momma milk. I just can't think off the top of my head why. There are 7 other calves in the same area and they all act fine running around too. Any ideas at all? Thanks in advance.