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A object could be in it's hoof. Alot of times adult cows or older calves will step on the calf when it's laying down. If the calf is in mud alot they sometimes get foot rot. May not be getting enough milk & is to weak to stand.
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Can swollen right ankle and tight skin followed by calf muscle pain just be from fatigue -I.e. Prolonged standing?
Yes, it could be the cause, especially in older people. But there could be other causes as well. If you still have it after a week, see your doctor.
Is it possible for a young cow to give birth to a second calf a week or more after the first calf is born?
On rare occasions, yes.
How long will a cow hide its calf?
As long as the cow thinks it is necessary to hide that calf. Usually a cow will hide her calf for a week or two after birth until the calf is strong enough to be up, running and playing with the other calves.
What are baby giraffes?
Baby giraffes are called calves. A calf can stand and walk about an hour after it is born, and it begins exploring vegetation within a week.
How often to feed 1 week old calf?
depends... did you feed it during that first week?
What is the cause of Hair loss around eyes and horn area in 7 week old bull calf?
Could be a number of reasons: lice, ringworm (a type of dermal fungi), mange, etc.
When do a calf's first teeth erupt?
A calf's first teeth often erupts in the womb a week or a few days before birth. These milk teeth are often seen to help a calf nurse.
How do you tell the age of your calf?
The most accurate way to tell the age of your calf is by looking at his front teeth. A newborn calf will have no teeth; a week old calf will only have maybe one or two teeth that have popped up already; a 1 month old calf will have all 8 lower incisors already.
What should you do for a calf that can't walk after a week?
Put hip lifters on it to get it to stand up, or put it down if the vet diagnoses the calf as unable to walk again.
Should a two week old calf still be wobbling?
No. Get the vet out to take a look at him.
What is the dandruff on your 6 week old calf?
because your shampoo is not enough for fighting dundruff
Should you dry treat a cow that's going to calf in a week and is still milking?
Yes, if by "dry teat" you mean completely stop milking her. This way she has (hopefully) enough time to produce colostrum for her calf. But, you should've dried her up 7 weeks ago to lessen the stress on her when she's in the drying up process.
