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She is deficient in Phosphorus. Cows deficient in this mineral eat sand and soil, chew on wood, or even bones from other animals. It might be a good idea to supplement her with phosphorus in her feed or in the mineral mix if other cows like her are showing similar deficiency symptoms.

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