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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 9664"><p>Ok, is this calf down? If he's down, he definitely needs to be rolled (legs under) from side to side. If he's not,why would you roll him? He sounds like he has colic, possibly from an abomasal ulcer or some other defect. Have you seen him pass stool? He could have atresia ani or coli which would cause him to colic, and he will die if that is what he has. If he's passing manure, check his navel for infection, feel his knees for pain and swelling, check his mouth to ensure he doesn't have a cleft palate (can't nurse with one). Nuflor as an antibiotic is fine, as are vitamins, but if he has aspiration pneumonia, he likely won't make it. I guess I'm not hopeful without knowing the above answers! I'll check the list later today to see if you've replied! Good Luck! V</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 9664"] Ok, is this calf down? If he's down, he definitely needs to be rolled (legs under) from side to side. If he's not,why would you roll him? He sounds like he has colic, possibly from an abomasal ulcer or some other defect. Have you seen him pass stool? He could have atresia ani or coli which would cause him to colic, and he will die if that is what he has. If he's passing manure, check his navel for infection, feel his knees for pain and swelling, check his mouth to ensure he doesn't have a cleft palate (can't nurse with one). Nuflor as an antibiotic is fine, as are vitamins, but if he has aspiration pneumonia, he likely won't make it. I guess I'm not hopeful without knowing the above answers! I'll check the list later today to see if you've replied! Good Luck! V [/QUOTE]
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