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Post by hamonsdexter on Mar 21, 2013 13:16:12 GMT -5
This cow has scratch off all her back hair could this be lice? Attachments:
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Post by ctownson on Mar 21, 2013 13:40:00 GMT -5
It could be; they will rub and scratch until all the hair is gone. Lice is easily treated with pour-ons, sprays.
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Post by hamonsdexter on Mar 21, 2013 13:47:31 GMT -5
I have pour-on them. Put then 14 days later we got snow and rain for a few days so i think i have a rehatch going on here
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Post by dexterfarm on Mar 21, 2013 15:44:53 GMT -5
I use a white powder. I cant remember what it is but I think it is for poultry.
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Post by Gorignak on Mar 21, 2013 15:56:52 GMT -5
IT IS THE SAME ALL OVER HERE....the cattle are rubbing off big patches. You can see the guys that are on top of it. Their cattle are slick and shiny . I inherited my problem....and it is the last of several.... with my purchase. But, my neighbors, and my cattle are rubbing off "horn spots" .....wherever they can reach. One of my friends herd has rubbed off a line down all (40 momma cows) their backs on his gooseneck trailer hitch.
I hate the chemicals....BUT....I am using Cydectin in a couple of days. We DID improve all of ours with better diet and adding vitamins to their water.....BUT, the telltale sign is their returning coats are not shiny. I am mobbed when I walk into the pasture for "scratches"....they want me to rub anyplace they can't get to.
Apparently, the stress of two years of intense heat....little winter cold, and poor pasture coupled with worthless hay, has fostered whatever is the culprit.
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