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Steven V. Matthews

U.S.

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returns 08/31/2012

Expertise

Can answer most questions concerning domestic dairy and beef cattle in the U.S., minor breeds, and captive exotics. Please defer all animal health questions to your veterinarian.

Experience in the area

Currently work for the FDA as an Animal Caretaker responsible for dairy cows, steer, hogs, sheep, goats and poultry. I also had 20 years experience as a zookeeper caring for exotic bovids.

Organizations

Dairy Mag.

Education/Credentials

BS - Wildlife and Parks Mgt. , Rutgers University, NJ

Awards and Honors

FDA Animal Care Excellence Award -2009

What do you like about this subject?

Others people's interest in bovids.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

What people perceive about cattle and their husbandry and ideas on setting up ranches.

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Recent Answers from Steven V. Matthews

2011-08-24 Cattle Minerals:

On animal health questions relating to a specific diet additive I would ask your veterinarian. We use a molasses based mineral tub (blue) that we buy from Southern States. I don't know whatall the ingredients

2010-09-09 strange heifer behavior:

It's difficult to say since I don't know the total daily routine for the cow but at first thought she might be on the low end of the totem pole and dominated against. Having another animal butting you

2010-08-28 what grain to feed miniture zebu:

If the animal is active all day or stressed with other animals it would need probably less than two pounds of grain per day. If it is by itself and not very active I would give it about one pound per day

2010-07-29 Stillborn calf:

If she is to be milked then the milking schedule should be started. This will help the clean out process. In our group we watch her food and water intake, temperature and any behavior changes indicating

2010-07-27 heifer miscarry:

I know ours sometimes take a week to clean out totally. If it's a milking heifer then milking on a schedule will help the process. She should be eating regularly and drinking. If she looks lethargic or

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