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<blockquote data-quote="Katpau" data-source="post: 1330306" data-attributes="member: 9933"><p>I think we have finally figured out the problem and there is probably not much that can be done. The calves larnyx was somehow injured and she kind of honks on exhale. Perhaps she was kicked or maybe she did have Diphtheria. She has a normal temperature, but the noise has gotten worse IMO. I have talked to 4 Vets including a retired Vet who I ran into at the clinic. I never got one out here because the area is short on cattle Vets and the few available are trying to keep up with emergencys during calving season. None felt a trip to the farm would be a financial good choice for me. I don't want to stress her by hauling her in. After treating for infection with two rounds of SQ Nuflor, two rounds of SQ Oxyetracycline 300, Sustain sulfur boluses, an anti-inflammatory drug, and worming for lung worms, it was suggested that I listen to her throat instead of the lungs. It was pretty obvious exactly were the obstruction was doing that. After hearing it, I could even feel it on palpation. Palpation makes her cough but she rarely coughs otherwise. She makes a loud honking sound when exhaling and breaths at a very rapid rate. She continues to eat well and grows at a normal pace. She gained 30 pounds in just less than two weeks which is pretty average for this cow. She even runs around playing and does not act sick or stressed other than the rapid breaths and awful honking sound. I kind of expect it may continue to get worse, eventually blocking her airway, but I will leave her be and hope she will outgrow it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Katpau, post: 1330306, member: 9933"] I think we have finally figured out the problem and there is probably not much that can be done. The calves larnyx was somehow injured and she kind of honks on exhale. Perhaps she was kicked or maybe she did have Diphtheria. She has a normal temperature, but the noise has gotten worse IMO. I have talked to 4 Vets including a retired Vet who I ran into at the clinic. I never got one out here because the area is short on cattle Vets and the few available are trying to keep up with emergencys during calving season. None felt a trip to the farm would be a financial good choice for me. I don't want to stress her by hauling her in. After treating for infection with two rounds of SQ Nuflor, two rounds of SQ Oxyetracycline 300, Sustain sulfur boluses, an anti-inflammatory drug, and worming for lung worms, it was suggested that I listen to her throat instead of the lungs. It was pretty obvious exactly were the obstruction was doing that. After hearing it, I could even feel it on palpation. Palpation makes her cough but she rarely coughs otherwise. She makes a loud honking sound when exhaling and breaths at a very rapid rate. She continues to eat well and grows at a normal pace. She gained 30 pounds in just less than two weeks which is pretty average for this cow. She even runs around playing and does not act sick or stressed other than the rapid breaths and awful honking sound. I kind of expect it may continue to get worse, eventually blocking her airway, but I will leave her be and hope she will outgrow it. [/QUOTE]
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