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    Down cow -- comments appreciated

    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. ...
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    injection site reaction

    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...
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    steer wanted

    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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    smooth finish

    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...
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    simmental bulll

    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
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    newborn calf concerns

    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...
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    Premature delivery

    Yesterday wasn't a good day.  My daughter's heifer delivered a beautiful bull calf 7 weeks early.  We noticed she was bagging and springing a few days earlier but you know sometimes this can go on for what seems like eternity and with the due date of 8-23, didn't think anything was unusual. ...
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    cork screw hoof

    My daughter's cow, age 4, has recently developed the condition of cork screw hoof -  on the front -  which seems to be unusual from the information which I have read.  Info says it mostly affects the rear hooves. Can steer planet folks give me information and advice on treatment of the condition...
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    Looking for fall born steers/heifers Florida

    We are looking for a fall born steer for county project -  must be bred and calved in FL and must be private treaty - no auction.  Also looking for fall born heifer. If you are from FL and have calves available which meet above requirements, please contact me. Thanks so much.  Gator Mom
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    calf vaccinations

    Just was wondering if  those of you who have been doing this for a long time  would share your  vaccination protocols.  It certainly would be a help to us newbies. Thank you. Gator Mom 
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    show awards

    I coordinate the awards for our county show and am looking for some really nice, reasonable satin banners with fringe. If anyone has had good experience with a manufacturer which produces quality awards & banners, would you please forward the website to me. Thanks much. Gator Mom
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    Rocky Balboa Calves

    Does anyone have Rocky's calves on the ground out of heifers?  What are they like with reference to BW, frame , etc?  Please post photos if possible.  Thanks.  DT
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