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i got a heifer that somehow rubbed the spot of hair right on the back of her hock. should i still brush it a lot since it got rubbed off? the more help would be great i would like to get it coming back as soon as possible
 
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Look at the spot really well for indications of ringworm.  MGT has been discussed on SP as an option to increase hair growth in patches.  The skin needs to be healthy before the hair can grow and be healthy. 
 
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Spray revive or some type of heavy oil on it about twice a week and that will help.
 
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Get some MGT! Its mainly marketed for horses, and its very oily. Use it as directed and you'll be amazed with the results.
 
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yup i've already checked for all that stuff and she has been poured earlier too. its just a spot she somewho managed to rub the hair off cause there is a little left. i just wanna get in back to normal
 
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coachmac said:
Look at the spot really well for indications of ringworm.  MGT has been discussed on SP as an option to increase hair growth in patches.  The skin needs to be healthy before the hair can grow and be healthy. 
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What is mgt?
 
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BRF said:
yup i've already checked for all that stuff and she has been poured earlier too. its just a spot she somewho managed to rub the hair off cause there is a little left. i just wanna get in back to normal
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We use to rub lard on spots that lost hair and the hair grew back pretty fast. Something in the animal fat that encourages hair growth. If she does not have a fungal infection or anything pathogenic then conditioning and keep it clean should help hair growth.
 
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is it just a spot on the back of the hock? about the size of a quarter? i heard they get that from being bedded on wood chips or shavings
 
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OH Breeder said:
BRF said:
yup i've already checked for all that stuff and she has been poured earlier too. its just a spot she somewho managed to rub the hair off cause there is a little left. i just wanna get in back to normal
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We use to rub lard on spots that lost hair and the hair grew back pretty fast. Something in the animal fat that encourages hair growth. If she does not have a fungal infection or anything pathogenic then conditioning and keep it clean should help hair growth.
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When we would have an occasional show horse of my brothers get a wound that would scar we would use bacon grease to promote hair growth and help to cover the scar fairly quickly.  Have yet the need to try it on cattle, but wouldnt hesitate. 
 
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