Careful physical examination of a crippled cow or bull with a lame foot includes picking up the foot with a rope and washing and examining it carefully between the toes for a foot crack, corn, swelling, heat, and discharge. Professional …
One of my cows coughs, protrudes her tongue, and breathes with her mouth open. Is this an indication of health issues?
The cow most likely has a lung disease in which inflammation elicits an irritated cough and reduced air space which encourages open-mouth breathing. Since a number of infectious and noninfectious causes are possible, professional assistance is necessary to make a …