cow getting slow

shanemc123

Hi I have a 2.5 yr old hereford cow with a 9 wk old limousin heifer calf,cow has gotten slow the last few days and is very slow in standing up when sitting,any ideas anyone?

White Clover

shanemc123 wrote: »

Hi I have a 2.5 yr old hereford cow with a 9 wk old limousin heifer calf,cow has gotten slow the last few days and is very slow in standing up when sitting,any ideas anyone?

Have you checked for mastitis?

Water John

Check for mastitis. Be careful and put in the crush to do that.

shanemc123

No haven't checked anything yet but will in the morning,how would u check for that

Water John

In the crush. Check is any quarter swollen or hard. Draw the teats and see are there any curds in the milk.
Mind you don't get a broken wrist. Can't be too careful with these ladies. Ask Michael Healy Rae.

shanemc123

I see what are the signs of milk fever

whelan2

shanemc123 wrote: »

I see what are the signs of milk fever

Shouldn't have milk fever at this stage. Maybe vet tomorrow? Does she have access to mineral lick?

greysides

No offence shanemc123 but you seem a little inexperienced and given the value of a cow I think you'd be best investing in a proper veterinary diagnosis.

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