My cow ate placenta. Is it true milk yield will drop as vets say?

I can see how this is frustrating for you! However, other than a bit of discomfort for the momma cow, the fact that the calf has chosen to eat only from a couple of quarters should not cause any health issues. The lack of nursing will cause those particular quarters to eventually start making less milk in response to the increased pressure in them. Over time (about a week or 2) the quarters will no longer be big and will only be making the amount of milk that the calf may eat on an occasion - the other quarters will provide enough milk for the calf to thrive. Although there is not a huge increase in mastitis risk, please make sure you monitor all quarters for mastitis. The cow will be uncomfortable while the quarters are engorged, but this will resolve if you leave the pair alone. Thank you for using pet coach!

It is possible that some damage was done to the fetus (the one inside the stomach), but they are usually well protected when the cow falls, so it will most likely be OK. Look for bleeding from the vagina as a sign of there being a problem. If the Cow is OK and not having any problems, then no need to worry. She should give birth three moths from now. I hope that helps and you get a healthy calf.

283 days is the typical gestation length for a cow, so if she is close to her due date and off her feed it may be that she is going into labor. You may notice strange behavior, swelling of the vulva, an increased amount of milk in her udders, and the beginning of discharge. However, if she seems in great distress, doesn't go into labor and produce a calf, or seems to be in labor and can't pass the calf, it would be best to seek veterinary care in person immediately as the calf may be stuck and need to be pulled, or there may be an underlying illness causing issue.

Yes, I would be a bit worried. She may have some retained placenta or a uterine tear from the dystocia. If either of those are the case, she could end up with a life-threatening bacterial infection. I suggest you get your vet out there to check her out. It is better to be safe than sorry in this instance. Best wishes.

IT is possible your cow has mastitis. This is inflammation of the mammary gland. Mastitis can be mild or severe with a deep infection. Try to keep the teats as clean as possible. I would recommend trying to encourage the calf to nurse from the inflamed mammary gland or milk that teat often. IF the cows udder starts turning color, patient develops a fever or starts not feeling well I would recommend calling a vet for a good exam and possible antibiotics

hello and thank you very much for your question. Unfortunately, I cannot give you a good answer as to why your cow seeks out iron. Maybe it’s because they are deficient, they like the taste of it, or something else completely different. My best advice is to have a local veterinarian or agricultural extension agent come to your farm and perform a soil and hay analysis. this analysis will tell you whether the food you were feeding in the ground or in the hell he has sufficient minerals and vitamins so that you do not have to supplement. Thanks a lot for your question. I hope I’ve given you some help today.

If your cow is dry and the calf starts sucking again she will likely start to produce milk again, and also be prone to mastitis. You should keep the calf separated from her for at least 6 weeks and then you can put a calf weaner on the calf which will keep the calf from sucking. There are many different types, here is one: https://www.pbsanimalhealth.com/details/QuietWean-Calf-Weaner/132-1.html