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calf scouring and tried everything need help please
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<blockquote data-quote="Alice" data-source="post: 258894" data-attributes="member: 3873"><p>Is the milk replacer you are using at least 20/20 (20% fat/20% protien) and made from milk product rather than soy? That soy junk is just that...junk, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>The heat may very well be the culprit here. The main reason we've quit raising bottle babies this summer is because of the intense heat we have during the summer here in TX...when calves get scoured here in the summer, they dehydrate quicker that you can imagine.</p><p></p><p>Scours are not fatal to a calf...it is the dehydration and electrolyte imbalance that can result from scours that is. If your calves are staying hydrated and are getting electrolytes throughout the day that replace those lost during the scours, and if they are staying nourished, then I would think you are doing all that you can and with a touch of good luck, your calves will be ok.</p><p></p><p>Just hang tough, don't give them anymore antibiotics unless your vet suggests it, watch and listen for anything that might sound/appear respiratory related (that's when antibiotics <strong>could </strong>come into play)...and stay vigilant and diligent. Good luck and let us know how it turns out, ok?</p><p></p><p>Alice</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice, post: 258894, member: 3873"] Is the milk replacer you are using at least 20/20 (20% fat/20% protien) and made from milk product rather than soy? That soy junk is just that...junk, in my opinion. The heat may very well be the culprit here. The main reason we've quit raising bottle babies this summer is because of the intense heat we have during the summer here in TX...when calves get scoured here in the summer, they dehydrate quicker that you can imagine. Scours are not fatal to a calf...it is the dehydration and electrolyte imbalance that can result from scours that is. If your calves are staying hydrated and are getting electrolytes throughout the day that replace those lost during the scours, and if they are staying nourished, then I would think you are doing all that you can and with a touch of good luck, your calves will be ok. Just hang tough, don't give them anymore antibiotics unless your vet suggests it, watch and listen for anything that might sound/appear respiratory related (that's when antibiotics [b]could [/b]come into play)...and stay vigilant and diligent. Good luck and let us know how it turns out, ok? Alice [/QUOTE]
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