Wouldn't you know...

[rockridgecattle]

I went for allergy tests today. Had them before but because some food allergies popped up i thought it was time for a re evaluation. Wouldn't you know, outside of the usual subjects that i knew, dust, mold, wheat, weeds, trees, grass, cats, dogs, seafood, they added in horses and cows. There were no plans for horses in our future but maybe donkeys, but cows...? That was as bad as the cats (have 3 outside of course) and horses.

Cows...go figure...but i pet cows and work chute side all the time and no problems. Go figure.
They asked what i did for a living..cattle farmer..plan on changing occupations??...NO!! was all i said. WE just won't get horses....stock up on benadryl and reactine.

 

[*Cowgirl*]

I didn't know they could test for cows. I was tested for horses, but not cows. I don't even want to know......

 

[Gate Opener]

My mom is allergic to cow slobber. When it gets on her that area gets red and bumby.

I suppose a person can be allergic to anything.

 

[Vicky the vet]

I react to bovine fetal fluids, I get a rash on my arms after any calving, or c-section. No problems with their blood, dander, slobber or anything else. I got this way because of calving in Saskatchewan outside in the winter, my skin cracked, and the fetal fluids contacted the cracks.

So yes, you can get sensitive to anything.....

V

 

[Lammie]

I react to bovine fetal fluids, I get a rash on my arms after any calving, or c-section. No problems with their blood, dander, slobber or anything else. I got this way because of calving in Saskatchewan outside in the winter, my skin cracked, and the fetal fluids contacted the cracks.

So yes, you can get sensitive to anything.....

V

I'm not allergic to cow poop, but I sure like to avoid it when I can! :D


I guess cow chip throwing is out for you then?

 

[Outrigger2]

i know a guy who is allergic to cow hair.... and he still clips cows for a living.

 

[msscamp]

....stock up on benadryl and reactine.

You might want to consider Zyrtec or Zyrtec D - it covers indoor allergies, as well as outdoor. I'm allergic to my lifestyle, and it works well for me.

 

[rockridgecattle]

thanks, I will have to ask my doctor if it is available in Canada

Thanks

 

[Vicky the vet]

I react to bovine fetal fluids, I get a rash on my arms after any calving, or c-section. No problems with their blood, dander, slobber or anything else. I got this way because of calving in Saskatchewan outside in the winter, my skin cracked, and the fetal fluids contacted the cracks.

So yes, you can get sensitive to anything.....

V

You did learn about the plastic gloves and possible diseases in school didnt you. :oops:

Ya know, here in Canada, we're pretty much brucellosis free. And since I'm not near Wood Bison National Park, the only place where it is, I am at NO RISK of contracting it. We don't just vaccinate and hide it here, we depopulate the herds....it's called test and slaughter.

So, no, I don't always werar plastic gloves. Since my hands are size 5, even the smallest surgical gloves are large on me, and tell me how many times I'd stay below my wrist. The big arm length gloves start size 7--they're like a swimming pool on my hands. And plastic sleeves get cut by scalpels when they're hanging 2 inches off your fingers, not much protection.

Any other questions/snide comments?

 

[hillsdown]

Vickey just about the only time my vet wears gloves around here is when he has his arm up the cows but.If he is doing other things like calving and the minor surgery he scrubs up really good and gets to work.Sometimes gloves just get in the way.

I have to confess that when I have to pull a calf I only use a glove when I have to go in the cow to grab a leg or do some repositioning.As what you said about finding gloves that fit female hands properly are hard to find.

When I AI I use two gloves the large sleeve and then I cut the fingers out of a tight fitting short surgical glove.At least the glove comes with me when I pull my arm out.

 

[cowgirl580]

I react to bovine fetal fluids, I get a rash on my arms after any calving, or c-section. No problems with their blood, dander, slobber or anything else. I got this way because of calving in Saskatchewan outside in the winter, my skin cracked, and the fetal fluids contacted the cracks.

So yes, you can get sensitive to anything.....

V

You did learn about the plastic gloves and possible diseases in school didnt you. :oops:

Ya know, here in Canada, we're pretty much brucellosis free. And since I'm not near Wood Bison National Park, the only place where it is, I am at NO RISK of contracting it. We don't just vaccinate and hide it here, we depopulate the herds....it's called test and slaughter.

So, no, I don't always werar plastic gloves. Since my hands are size 5, even the smallest surgical gloves are large on me, and tell me how many times I'd stay below my wrist. The big arm length gloves start size 7--they're like a swimming pool on my hands. And plastic sleeves get cut by scalpels when they're hanging 2 inches off your fingers, not much protection.

Any other questions/snide comments?

Why would you think his comment was snide? It came across to me as an attempt at humor.

 

[rockridgecattle]

okay...how did this conversation on alergies go from allergies to near trashing over worked...dumb mistake...everyone is human...vets.
get a grip...
If you want to dis vets start another post. Totally irrelevant here.
I appreciate my vet. they are few and hard to find.

 

[rockridgecattle]

point noted and taken