Spactic Paresis

braveheart1

Hi. The vet diagnosed a heifer with spactic paresis and operated on her. She has not improved. I purchased her along with 4 other freisian heifer calves from a local farmer last year. I thought she had injured herself with the bull this summer. The vet diagnosed her, operated and advised me to get rid of her as it was genetic. She is not in calf and may not be suitable for fattening.

My questions are have I any ground to go back to the seller as I purchased her as being correct and fit for breeding?

If I was to sell her in the mart what do i need to declare in the ring? Thanks

case 956

declare in ring not fit for breeding so then your not selling her as fit for breeding and whatever th next farmer does I his prob and your arse is covered then if a matter did arise after

J.O. Farmer

I'm not sure what come back you would have with the previou owner. I presume she looked alright when you bought her and for maybe 12 months after.
Unless you think the previous owner knew about the problem and didn't disclose it I think you will have to cut your losses and be thankful it's not the doctor diagnosing yourself.
With regards to selling in the mart I think you would need to announce something regarding her problem but I'm not sure what. She won't show well anyway and if she's not likely to improve your maybe as well announce the diagnosis.
I presume she's not suitable for breeding and milking and if there's a possibility that she's not suitable for fattening nobody will want to buy her so if you do get any bids they won't be too high.
I think the best thing to do is either take a chance and try and fatten her yourself over the winter or cut your losses and factory her now.

bob charles

sold as seen unless declared, if selling you have to declare if there is a problem