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Eastern NE KS | Yes, it is true that a missing tooth is a broken mouth. A least that is what I was taught. A middle aged cow can lose a tooth, especially cows in the sand hills.
Broken mouth is not a fatal condition. Give the cow 6-12 months of easy eating, her mouth toughens up and she is good for several years. The rub is the 6-12 months of easy life. Most producers prefer to invest that into a young heifer.
Some of this behavior is like picking perfect apples at the grocery. Any flaw and they are discarded. However with cows, I know some folks find a way yield value from sellers throw-aways.
Edited by Doug61 4/14/2026 20:48
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Aging Cows
