Cow people, can I trouble you for a quick thought.

[Chunky]

I have a cow, about 5 years old, very good animal.

Wouldn’t eat today. Just stood by the trough while others ate.
I do feed probably more than I should on a daily basis. She still looks good, first time I noticed it.

Should I be concerned?
Possible issues?

As always, thanks.
Mark

[Chunky]

She had a calf March 18th last year. I think to early for that.

[cj7zrcool]

Any chance she's ingested hay netting?

[Tejas Wildlife]

Is her nose wet (normal) or dry looking, even after she licks it?

[Kingfisher789]

Can you take her temperature?

[3rdCoastHunter]

There are plenty cattle professionals that frequent these halls - they will be along shortly

[Duzy]

Ears and head in the normal up position? Or ears down head down?


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[Chunky]

Ears and head up.
I try and remove all hay netting, but there is always a chance.
I didn’t look that closely at her nose but I will.
I have never taken a cows temp, I will google that.

[Chunky]

Ok, I can put hands on this cow, but I don’t have a squeeze chute, don’t think she would tolerate a rectal thermometer.

[Chunky]

Nose appears of normal wetness.

[Chunky]

[dclifton]

Anything around the bottom of her jaw area swollen?

She may have a piece of hay stuck in her gums or back jaw area. had it happen a few times during winter. Usually when i have found it there jaw was swollen some underneath.

Crap i guess you posted pictures as i was typing. Doesnt look like anthing is swollen. But it could have just happened.

[Martin]

Well, she certainly had been eating good before this came up! LOL. She looks great. Is she drinking water ok?

[AntlerCollector]

There are plenty cattle professionals that frequent these halls - they will be along shortly

Yep. Probably should post your question on the Yellowstone thread. That’s kind of the TBH bunkhouse where they all hang out.

[Chunky]

Thanks everyone