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Old 01/03/12, 10:52 PM
 
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Who Does My Cow Cry For?

Noticed this morning that one of my cows had clear tears running from both eyes. Not goopy, no cough, no nasal snot. Good appetite. Just, lots of clear tears. She was fine the day before, too.

It was real windy last night, wondered if her eyes could have gotten distressed from that? The other cows are all dry-eyed and bushy-tailed.

Anyone know what might cause this?
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Old 01/03/12, 10:59 PM
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blowing wind with the dry conditions I have here causes it HERE as in blowing and bare ground
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Old 01/04/12, 09:21 AM
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One of our cows has teary eyes. It's been super windy here too and I suspect it's from dust and hay dust irritation. Not really the right season for pinkeye, although we've dealt with it in the winter in goats.
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Old 01/04/12, 07:25 PM
 
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Went out this morning, and no more tears, she's normal again, yay! I think it was the windy conditions. I noticed she doesnt have as much fur and thick eyelashes as the other cows, probably a factor.
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Old 01/05/12, 05:18 AM
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it's pretty common
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Old 01/05/12, 08:45 PM
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Yep , wind can do it, and it is very dry out. > Thanks Marc
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