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  1. Vaginal and Uterine Prolapses in Beef Cows - The Cattle Site

    Feb 7, 2007 · The cow can go into shock quickly and die from blood loss. A cervical prolapse is usually seen in older cows and occurs when the tissue around the birth canal becomes …

  2. The Downer Cow - The Cattle Site

    Sep 29, 2022 · The most likely reason for a cow go down is trauma. This could be post-calving, a metabolic issue (such as milk fever) or a disease such as mastitis or metritis.

  3. Rumen Acidosis - The Cattle Site

    Sep 29, 2022 · Symptoms Acute acidosis often results in death, although illness and liver abscesses may be seen before hand. Cattle may become depressed, go off feed, have an …

  4. The Dry Cow Period Step-By-Step | The Cattle Site

    Sep 11, 2010 · Jantijn Swinkels and Rinse Jan Boersma, of Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health look at the dry cow period step by step, emphasising events and opportunities to …

  5. Managing Prolapses in Cows - The Cattle Site

    Mar 15, 2021 · With the uterus out, tension is placed on the large uterine vessels. This tension on the vessels puts the cow at risk of rupturing, which can cause the animal to go into …

  6. Composite - The Cattle Site

    Sep 29, 2022 · Many breeds that are considered purebreds are actually composites if you go back far enough in time. The understanding of genetics involved in crossing breeds of cattle …

  7. Pinkeye in Cattle: Treatment, Prevention and Control

    May 13, 2014 · Pinkeye in Cattle: Treatment, Prevention and Control Medical solutions are available for Pinkeye, but management can stop the condition becoming a problem on your …

  8. Cattle Movement Systems - The Cattle Site

    Oct 15, 2009 · After recent deaths and attacks on the public in the UK, farmers have been encouraged to put up signs giving a clear reminder to walkers using public footpaths: 'Your …

  9. Identifying Sick or Injured Cattle - The Cattle Site

    Jul 20, 2009 · When cattle go “down,” it is often because their initial problems were ignored. A treatment plan should be in place once sick or injured cattle are identified.

  10. Understanding Culling and Replacement Rates Critical

    Nov 13, 2012 · Because dry weather is harder on older and young cows, producers who have been keeping minimal replacement heifers will end up having to pay to let some old cows go …