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Post by arlen on Jul 7, 2015 20:26:49 GMT -5
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Post by Fran on Jul 8, 2015 5:41:56 GMT -5
Wow! Wonder what it is?
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Post by otf on Jul 8, 2015 6:36:49 GMT -5
Growth or prolapse? If you're not sure and this cow is of any value to you, please get your vet out to check her.
Gale
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Post by arlen on Jul 8, 2015 9:55:48 GMT -5
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Post by otf on Jul 8, 2015 10:32:29 GMT -5
I'm glad your vet will come check her. Can it be fixed? Might depend on how long it's been out. Here's an article on prolapses. www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSA-3102.pdfHope she recovers and does well. Please post after the vet sees her! |
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Post by arlen on Jul 8, 2015 14:29:47 GMT -5
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on Jul 8, 2015 22:38:35 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Please let us know what the vet says. I hope everything will turn out well for your cow.  |
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Post by arlen on Jul 8, 2015 23:04:20 GMT -5
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Post by otf on Jul 9, 2015 7:23:19 GMT -5
Arlen, did you read that article I posted? This part:
Although a vaginal prolapse is not ordinarily life threatening, it should be repaired as soon as possible. Once the vaginal tissue has been prolapsed, the blood supply to the tissue is com promised. This leads to swelling of the tissue while it is on the outside of the cow’s body. The longer it is left out, the more it will swell, which makes it even more difficult to correctly.
It's been several days at this point, right? I'm all for saving money, but I think this is an instance when it's worth writing a check, even if she is going to go to the processor after the calf is weaned. I agree with lakeport about not keeping any of the offspring.
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Post by cddexter on Jul 9, 2015 8:29:40 GMT -5
Arten, Hans MAY be right, but you don't want to mess with this if it's not a prolapse and you are trying to jam a tumor into her...also IF it is a prolapse, the vet can stitch it in place, something you won't be doing even if you do manage to get it back in. I really do think this is one of those times you need to thank an amateur for his advice, but stick with a pro. Cheers, c.
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Post by arlen on Jul 9, 2015 9:15:07 GMT -5
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Post by cddexter on Jul 9, 2015 9:58:44 GMT -5
Small consolation, but she's 12 and not getting any younger. Did you get some nice heifers from her? It's a bummer when things like this happen. Best of luck, kiddo...cheers, c.
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Post by arlen on Jul 9, 2015 11:01:52 GMT -5
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Post by cddexter on Jul 9, 2015 11:05:41 GMT -5
probably, as she won't be pushing anything out, but why not ask the vet since you'll be talking with him anyway? c.
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