RyM3rC Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 So one of my cows just died, a little guy about a year old maybe? So we can't get a hold of any butchers and I'm having a bitch of a time finding someone to come dress it or show me how to dress it. I don't even know if I can eat it or not, but I don't want the meat to spoil or whatever. I'm right in the middle of about 3 different things right now or I'd google it. Anyway, it's out here just outside Dublin if anyone wants to come out. I'll pay you in cash, or meat. I think the fuckin thing choked or something. He was fine this morning and afternoon, and he was eating and drinking. Then he just died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I was really hoping you meant like, find one that's sleeping, and put clothes on it. Sorry to hear about it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Haha, I wish it were that. Yeah, it's sad and kind of shitty but I don't want him to go to waste. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 craigslist bro throw a quick add on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 You may want the meat to go to waste and take it to OSU for a necropsy to make sure you don't have something going around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Well, I'm a little worried the other cows may start keeling over, but I don't get the feeling he was sick since he was eating, active and such. I can't even imagine the loonies that c CL add would draw haha. Maybe last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Well, I'm a little worried the other cows may start keeling over, but I don't get the feeling he was sick since he was eating, active and such. I can't even imagine the loonies that c CL add would draw haha. Maybe last resort. I dunno it was just my gf's recommendation as a vet. She wants to know if you use magnets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 no magnets. They did get exposed to some horses yesterday though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 no magnets. They did get exposed to some horses yesterday though. She says either it had hardware disease and the heart sac was punctured or it was sick. Obviously with it being a beef cow, there is money involved in either eating the meat or getting a necropsy since the meat is ruined that she doesn't want to make a "reccomendation" but rather just say that she would at least get blood work done if it was her livestock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I assume I can take the bloodwork to any vet? I definitely don't want to get dead cow disease, but I also don't want to waste hundreds of pounds of cow meat when I'm kinda poor. Hardware disease, like it ate something that stuck it? They do eat everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I would have a vet come out and collect it. If it just dropped dead that isn't good. http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/marysville.htm <-- Call them if you don't have a vet with emergency services. If you do call, let me know what student comes out, I prolly know em lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Shoot at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 With it being cold enough, the meat should still be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Our family butchers their own beef, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't make myself eat meat from a cow that just dropped dead. The good news is you can butcher it, freeze the meat, and wait until after bloodwork before frying up any steaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Okay, Vet says the dumbass choked, so I don't have to worry about zombie-cow. He told me just to cut the meat off from around the spine, stick it in the fridge and eat all I could for the next week. He advised against freezing it unless I was giving it to dogs, and my wife definitely won't allow that. Anyone want pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Why did he say not to freeze it? When exactly did it die? Has it stayed outside since it died? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Okay, Vet says the dumbass choked, so I don't have to worry about zombie-cow. He told me just to cut the meat off from around the spine, stick it in the fridge and eat all I could for the next week. He advised against freezing it unless I was giving it to dogs, and my wife definitely won't allow that. Anyone want pics? Gf was wondering what it choked on. Vet said nothing about bloat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Okay, Vet says the dumbass choked, so I don't have to worry about zombie-cow. He told me just to cut the meat off from around the spine, stick it in the fridge and eat all I could for the next week. He advised against freezing it unless I was giving it to dogs, and my wife definitely won't allow that. Anyone want pics? lol i oddly woudl liek to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Nope. It had been dead a few hours, was still warm and limber. It was steaming pretty good cutting into it too. Choked on hay, they are really aggressive eaters. I don't know why I can't freeze it. I'd guess something about not bleeding it right away maybe? I don't know, but it's been outside and that's where it will stay until I can bury it tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 lol i oddly woudl liek to see... freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Nope. It had been dead a few hours, was still warm and limber. It was steaming pretty good cutting into it too. Choked on hay, they are really aggressive eaters. I don't know why I can't freeze it. I'd guess something about not bleeding it right away maybe? I don't know, but it's been outside and that's where it will stay until I can bury it tomorrow afternoon. lol no, bloat is a condition In cattle, bloating is most often caused by the animal eating damp, green alfalfa. New (green) alfalfa hay, especially that made from the first cutting of the year, must be kept from cattle until it has aged for several weeks. When a calf has become bloated, often a section of hose is inserted down the throat and into the stomach to relieve the gas pressure that builds up. A veterinarian should be called for treatment. As with dogs, death of the animal often results if bloat is not quickly treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 okay, NWS maybe pics up in pics and vids Cow pics The hay has been in our barn for a good 6 months or so, so I don't think it would be damp. Interesting about the bloat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I'd leave it hanging for a few weeks (after gutting it, of course), especially as cold/cool as it's been. It'll be more tender when you do finally eat it, and it gives you awhile to find someone to properly butcher it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I was told since I didn't bleed it out shortly after it died the meat wouldn't be salvageable. Of course, one of my other friends told me to dress it and pack it with snow...? If you want it come get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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