Recent content by debtramm

Just thought I would give an update on my cow issue.  Noticed yesterday she had moved locations two times each about 65 feet.  At 5:30 am today, went to feed, water, etc. and low and behold -- she was standing and walking towards us for food.  Obviously there is still an issue because she...

Thank you all for your thoughts and comments.  We've already decided to change to a different mineral program - just in case and to be on the safer side and it's certainly worth the investment.  The cow seems a tad better and moved more yesterday  than in the past several days.  I've gotten...

She is in very good body condition. Not too fat, not too thin.  We've had an over abundance of rain here in central FL and the pasture is the best in years. (she doesn't fit symptoms of tetany). We did give her Banamine for several days and discontinued Saturday  -- she doesn't seem to be in...

Found one of my best cows down in the field Wed. evening.  She is 4.5 years old and currently 8 months pregnant.  No fever, no obvious signs of any injury. Eating and drinking very good.  She is bright and alert.    Has been on sterum and will scoot a little and turn from left to right side. ...

Gigiloe Joe

Our vet gave an injection  of Tetradure (actually several) to steer about a month ago.  Neck was swollen up half the size of a football.  All have resolved except for two knots  - one about half the size of a softball and the other about half the size of a golfball.  I've searched all over for...

Looking for steer.  Must be bred and born in Florida.  Need  fall born.  Please reply is you have quality steers available.  thanks .  gator mom

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We have bred a G.C. to Rocky with extremely good results.  Additionally, we've used RB on a # of other heifers - it's all good.  D

Need a little advice please.  My daughter has 34 days until show.  Steer is certainly fat enough but is still a bit rippled.  He's on  4 scoops of steam rolled corn daily already which is being added to his grain ration. I can add barley but my question is . ..  is 34 days of barley intake...

We bred Rocky to one of our angus based heifers last year and have the nicest heifer calf ever!  We have used him on all of our heifers with only one slight pull -  all of the calves have been small, none more than 55 pounds. I would highly recommend him.  From our breeding, he produces more...

We have a small herd of maine X cows and find ourselves in need of a clean-up bull.  We have been considering the purchase of a simmental bull.  There is a local breeder with some nice stock.  I woud appreciate comments regarding Dream On, Desperato, Machismo and Tradesman.  Thanks.  gm

Yes, I understand and agree completely.  We are just having unbelievable heat here in Florida this summer.  We've been on a roll now for about 40 days of heat index of 110 with very high humidity.  So I'm trying to keep him hydrated and hoping that he will turn it on soon.  If I could catch his...

Old World Shortie, I know that the calf is not premature.  Dam was AI'd and the due date was 8-23-10.  Today, calf is alert, will stand on his own and move about a little bit but still lacks the vigor that is normal.  He will only mildly attempt to nurse in the wrong location.  Tried bottle...

We had a newborn early this morning.  Something isn't quite right so wanted to get some opinions .  The dam is a golden child cow (this is her second calf) and the sire is Gigiloe Joe.  It's been 17 hours and he hasn't nursed yet so we gave a bottle of colostrum mix.  He has a good sucking...