ACV + heifer/cow = better chances for heifer calf???

[babyboy1_mom]

While thinking about the ACV and giving it to my heifer, I thought of something. I know that I have to watch the diet of my cows, so as not to mess up their rumen. I have read alot on ACV and it's many health benefits for both human and animal, but am worried about it messing up Daisy's rumen. What do all of you think?

FarmerChick: It isn't very funny when there are so many varmints that I feel like I am on constant guard duty. It can get pretty bad around here some times, watching over my flock of chickens, ducks and rabbits. Not overly concerned about the cows, but do keep an eye on them as well. We have lots of drop off dogs in my area and I never know if they are going to choose my house to "visit."

 

[FarmerChick]

ACV overkill is bad for humans and animals.
Use as needed with anything in this life. All has plus and minus.
If you are feeding good etc..etc....then to just add extras on a rumen is not good. Rumens in itself are very very delicate situations.

You can provide clear water and ACV water...animals choose....and yes, they will do what they need.

LOL on varmints. varmints will find the food source. I hope "they" don't come your way.

My friend Barb has a dairy. She has some cows have calves in the lower pasture, one was torn apart. Coyotes, yup, which we introduced back to NC and yup, got up here and are now a problem.

So just do usual mainteance to protect the herd...best we can do.

 

[jhm47]

You'd be wise to go lightly with the ACV. You are right in that the rumen needs a delicate balance, and the ACV will acidify (lower the pH) the contents. This might cause a shift in the beneficial bacteria that inhabit the rumen. These bacteria enable the animal to digest their feed. The wrong bacteria can be very damaging. Adding a dry form of brewers yeast would be more helpful. There is also a feed additive that has given me excellent results for decades. PM me for info on this company.