tomstractorsandtoys
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I bought some more beef cows last summer that were to have early fall calves. Some vet or farmer got things wrong and two more still are yet to have calves. One cow that calved a month ago lost here calf last night. It was fine yesterday at noon when we fed but did not want to get up when we bedded the sheds at dark. We moved the calf to our heated shop and gave it some meds but it was dead this morning. I wonder if maybe it was stepped on by another cow? It had been very healthy. It is a younger cow that has a nice udder that looks like she is milking very well. How do I dry here up? I asked the vet if there are any shots but he said no. I lost a cow a year ago that got watery mastitis. Should I pen here up without water for a day or two? My beef herd milks good as we feed them silage every day as well as good hay. Vet says all former dairymen feed their beef cows way to well and I know I do. The cow has a bit of an attitude but we do have a tub and chute so we can handle her if needed. Thanks Tom