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    Memela -- I am so sorry for your loss of LuLu. She fought a good fight and so did you!
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    UPDATE: We Have a CALF!!!!...Need Opinions...When will she give birth?

    She is a very beautiful cow. She has such a sweet look on her face! I will be watching this thread for news about her calf!
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    I am so glad that you found a vet to help you with LuLu! I am fortunate enough to live in an area where there are at least 4 vets who do large animal work and are willing to come out to do a farm call if necessary. I have been out of town for a couple of days, but I was catching up on your...
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    premature calf

    Memela - I have sent you an email with some information.
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    Hi Memela -- I don't know what antibiotics to use for the joint ill, luckily I have never had to deal with it. I just know about the disease from talking to other cattle people. Do you have a large animal vet that you can call and ask? Or maybe do a search and see what you can find. My sister...
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    premature calf

    The swollen leg may be from navel ill (or joint ill), an infection that enters the calves body through the umbilical cord stump. It can cause an infection in the navel area, or sometimes travels to the joints in the legs and sets up an infection there (joint ill). It will need to be treated...
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