Stocker Steve
Well-known member
We have noticed quite a bit of difference in calf vigor. Some seems to be size and breeding related. Do you have any tips for helping slow calves?
But are they eating the right amount of mineral ? It could be that the dams of the dumb calves aren't getting enoughStocker Steve":2v2f091v said:They are on good mineral, but I will give a Se shot just in case.
Current dummy is a big bull calf. Will weigh him, but he is obviously well over 100#.
Will pen the cow this AM. She just stands next to him and moos...
Stocker Steve":119sez1w said:Lots of issues this spring. Latest is a small dirty heifer I found trying to nurse a stump. :nod: She was dry but had not been licked off. I think she was an abandoned day old twin. Gave her B, Se, and thawed colostrum yesterday, but she is weaker and starting to scour today...
She nursed about a pint of replacer this AM, and then I tubed her with 2 qts. of Arrest. Any other tips? Have you had success with the syringes of energy paste that is put in the back of a calf's mouth?