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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 254010" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>To the best of my knowledge, rabies is not a required vaccination. Perhaps you're thinking of Bangs (Brucellosis), which is required in quite a few states (but I don't know if your state is one of them)? Individuals cannot buy the Bangs vaccine - it has to be administered by the vet due to the registration, Bangs tag, etc, that is required by the state.</p><p></p><p>You did not specify whether your cows are beef or dairy so I will qualify my answer to state that mature beef cattle on grass do not need grain, however, calves (especially bottle calves) do require a fair amount of grain to replace the nutrients lost because they are not nursing and to help them grow properly and better transition into mature cattle. I would start with 1-2% of your calf's total body weight and work up to maybe 3-4 pounds per day, but my experience is with beef cattle. Anyone with Holstein experience, please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here.</p><p></p><p>PS I didn't think about the freemartin thing - the 'real Holstein' vs twin makes much more sense now. Sorry. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> :lol: :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 254010, member: 539"] To the best of my knowledge, rabies is not a required vaccination. Perhaps you're thinking of Bangs (Brucellosis), which is required in quite a few states (but I don't know if your state is one of them)? Individuals cannot buy the Bangs vaccine - it has to be administered by the vet due to the registration, Bangs tag, etc, that is required by the state. You did not specify whether your cows are beef or dairy so I will qualify my answer to state that mature beef cattle on grass do not need grain, however, calves (especially bottle calves) do require a fair amount of grain to replace the nutrients lost because they are not nursing and to help them grow properly and better transition into mature cattle. I would start with 1-2% of your calf's total body weight and work up to maybe 3-4 pounds per day, but my experience is with beef cattle. Anyone with Holstein experience, please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here. PS I didn't think about the freemartin thing - the 'real Holstein' vs twin makes much more sense now. Sorry. :oops: :lol: :lol: [/QUOTE]
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