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angus214

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We have a 4 month old angus heifer we are getting ready to take to the Eastern Reginals in Monroe La. We bought her the end of March and it was to late to take her baby hair off. I have her under fans and we hose her for 10 min. twice a day. And comb heralot. is there anything I can do to keep her hair ok for the next 4 weeks. please help we have up alot of time in her. Thanks
 

wyatt

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use a rice root bruch to dry her and just keep brushing it forward till it is almost dry comb it then blow it that is what i do or you could probly keep spraying revive on it good luck ;D
 

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angus214 said:
We have a 4 month old angus heifer we are getting ready to take to the Eastern Reginals in Monroe La. We bought her the end of March and it was to late to take her baby hair off. I have her under fans and we hose her for 10 min. twice a day. And comb heralot. is there anything I can do to keep her hair ok for the next 4 weeks. please help we have up alot of time in her. Thanks

Rice Root Brush for 30 minutes twice a day after rinsing.
 

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wyatt said:
use a rice root bruch to dry her and just keep brushing it forward till it is almost dry comb it then blow it that is what i do or you could probly keep spraying revive on it good luck ;D

I am not sure where you are located but if it is warmer temperature wise caution on using any oils. Revive is great in the winter months but should be sued sparrowingly in the summer or warmer months. Because its an Oil it will hold some heat in. Use Kleen sheen and continue to rinse daily. Keep air circulating at all times. If you have a way to keep the light levels down in the area the calves are in make sure you do so. In the evening it is important to get that last rinse til cool in before you turn out in the night air. There are tons of supplements you can use to help with hair growth. We have always had luck with show bloom or calf manna. Brushing daily with rice root will keep the hair folicle stimulated and natural oils. I know lots of folks who don't have a cooler and they grow hair with fans, brushing and rinsing all the time.
 

angus214

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we are in Mississippi! I have her under fans and I use kleen sheen she is in the barn but i am going to put anouther fan and hang a black chicken house tarp on the front of her stall to block the light. How much calf manna do you feed? She is on Vita Ferm Sure Champ
 

wyatt

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OH Breeder said:
wyatt said:
use a rice root bruch to dry her and just keep brushing it forward till it is almost dry comb it then blow it that is what i do or you could probly keep spraying revive on it good luck ;D

I am not sure where you are located but if it is warmer temperature wise caution on using any oils. Revive is great in the winter months but should be sued sparrowingly in the summer or warmer months. Because its an Oil it will hold some heat in. Use Kleen sheen and continue to rinse daily. Keep air circulating at all times. If you have a way to keep the light levels down in the area the calves are in make sure you do so. In the evening it is important to get that last rinse til cool in before you turn out in the night air. There are tons of supplements you can use to help with hair growth. We have always had luck with show bloom or calf manna. Brushing daily with rice root will keep the hair folicle stimulated and natural oils. I know lots of folks who don't have a cooler and they grow hair with fans, brushing and rinsing all the time.
im located in michigan about the hotest day is 87 and average of 70 75ish in the summer
 

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