3 week old calf w/mucous

[cowgirl]

I have a 3 wk. old calf that has been doing great, but the last 2 dys. she goes to poop and just green and clear mucous comes out. I have not had this before. Any knowledge of this would be appreciated.

 

[capt]

Does the calf have an appetite or have trouble eating or getting colostrum when it was young? Need some more info before I can say anything that might be helpful. I would be a little worried right now about dehydration. Is her nose dry or feverish?

 

[Beefy]

cant say as ive heard of a calf pooping green and clear mucous. what is the calf eating?

 

[cowgirl]

She had no trouble nursing when born, mama has plenty of milk. I know she got colostrum when born. She is nursing fine, eating some timothy hay & picking some grass, chewing her cud and playing. temp ok

 

[capt]

I agree with TTCLM. Watch her closely and best of luck.

 

[ctlbaron]

If it's 3 wks old, feeling good, playing and pooing green, I'm thinking the calf is doing good. It doesn't take much grass to make them poo green. Sounds like he's doing fine.

 

[cowgirl]

Thank you for the kind replies- Finially she has normal manure. It takes some time for a calf to adjust to the grass and rumen kicking in. Thanks