A watched calf never plops.

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Susie David

Susie David

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Was dismayed this morning to find evidence of a calf starting to scour, watery yellow plop in the squirt pattern. Spent the better part of the morning watching calves to identify the sickie...only one would cooperate and he was OK. All the little butts were clean and well groomed making me proud that we have good mamas but worring about the one that left he evidence.
And to think that I was bragging that we haven't had scours in years...hoping that it was a quick pass through from the hay they are starting to eat, one straw at a time...know better but still hope.
So it's back out to the pen and find something to keep me busy while I wait for nature to take it's course and have to go catch the little bugger.
Dave Mc
 
I am sure you know this but if I find suspect poopies in the yard I try to wait until the cows are feeding and the calves are laying down and as best I can get em up one at a time. First thing they do is poopie. :lol: :lol:

If you don't find the poopie trail soon I am sure the offender will become apparent through other signs and it sounds like you are on it so there should be anything to worry about.

Good Luck Fellow Shite Hunter!
 
Found the mistry squirter yesterday afternoon...last calf born, 11 day old red baldie heifer that I assisted. From the morning elimination, she is starting to firm up and is active, feeding and
butting heads with the other calves. Just looser than I like and I hate to go shoving boluses down their throats...we'll see what the afternoon brings. Dmc
 
Glad to hear it Dmc!

I think I jinxed myself though because I found a suspect plop this morning. :(

Was going so well too ( knocking on wood ). Last one only took one bolus, seems to be a good way to keep it in check.

Take Care!
 

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