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Thanks a lot for the advice. He is taking the bottle still and doesn't seem to be too affected by the swelling. I was thinking the same about it being too young as ive never seen it chew on grass or grain yet. Ill wait it out and see. I did give it tetracycline as its obviously infected...

Its on his hind leg and underside. When it first fell off his skin was pink and had no flaking scabs or anything , looked like a fresh shave. After a few days the skin turned dark but still doesnt look irritated. No necrosis or anything. The calf did have scours and I have a hard time...

Should I just lance it and drain it? Im new to raising cattle so I appreciate all the help.

Heres a better photo https://goo.gl/photos/Hsiuh7oUDL4bmxh96 It doesnt feel like a gold ball feels softer, its pretty firm but I can tell there is fluid in there. The tounge swelling seems to of went down but the lump looks to be getting larger. I was thinkimg possible tooth as well. What...

What are some issues with losing it down to the skin? I have a 3 week olf calf that lost hair down to its skin. Its turned black but isnt crusty and doesn't seem to be irritating or itchy. I cant figure out whats wrong. Its out only livestock and I dont think its lice.

Im not sure how to deal with this. Noticed a swollen ball on the lowee jaw the other day. Wwnt in to feed him lastnight and his tongue was swollen and sticking out of his mouth. Today the abcess is larger and you can tell his nose/mouth area is swollen too. It feels firm but not too hard and...