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<blockquote data-quote="TCRanch" data-source="post: 1828069" data-attributes="member: 24027"><p>There are different types of bloat. I would assume, since the calf is only 10 weeks old, it's not frothy bloat and would concentrate on free gas bloat. My go-to is to start by moving the calf around to see if it'll belch it up - or hark it out if it's an obstruction. Get the calf in. Take its temp to make sure it isn't from pneumonia. I have a stomach tube and a Frick speculum to expel the gas BUT check its mouth to make sure there isn't an obstruction (hedge apples are the bane of my existence). I have Bloat Guard on hand, but in a pinch, apple cider vinegar mixed with baking soda and water works. If the calf is in severe distress and you can't release the methane gas, resort to a trocar (or knife, if that's all you have). Placement is key. Obviously, this is a mature cow, but puncture between the last rib and hook bone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCRanch, post: 1828069, member: 24027"] There are different types of bloat. I would assume, since the calf is only 10 weeks old, it's not frothy bloat and would concentrate on free gas bloat. My go-to is to start by moving the calf around to see if it'll belch it up - or hark it out if it's an obstruction. Get the calf in. Take its temp to make sure it isn't from pneumonia. I have a stomach tube and a Frick speculum to expel the gas BUT check its mouth to make sure there isn't an obstruction (hedge apples are the bane of my existence). I have Bloat Guard on hand, but in a pinch, apple cider vinegar mixed with baking soda and water works. If the calf is in severe distress and you can't release the methane gas, resort to a trocar (or knife, if that's all you have). Placement is key. Obviously, this is a mature cow, but puncture between the last rib and hook bone. [/QUOTE]
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