Had the bull calves cut yesterday afternoon. The very 1st cut was the largest of the bunch, as the vet worked the others, he was a tad concerned that he was leaking a little blood, but by the time we were done an hour later, he said no concern as it had stopped.
Went out this morning to see if all were doing well. This one I mentioned above, seems to be more swollen than the rest, his nut sac and what is hanging out of it I would say is about the size of an orange. I took a pic and went down to the vet so he could look at. He does not seem concerned as long as the bleeding has subsided. Which he said if it hadn't the calf would be dead by now. He said some have more fatty tissue, some swell more than others. He said it is subjective to watch the calf and see if he were to feeling "ill". He did say I could give him a shot of vitamin K (can sometimes help with the bleeding), and to give antibiotics, and regive antibiotics in 48 hours.
My question: Should I give him a bit more time and see how he does, he is still on his feet and getting around. I was thinking the stress of getting him in the corral and into the chute again to give him the shots would be more stress on him than the benefit of antibiotics.
Please give me some input here "o wise ones" ;-)
Thanks
Michele
Went out this morning to see if all were doing well. This one I mentioned above, seems to be more swollen than the rest, his nut sac and what is hanging out of it I would say is about the size of an orange. I took a pic and went down to the vet so he could look at. He does not seem concerned as long as the bleeding has subsided. Which he said if it hadn't the calf would be dead by now. He said some have more fatty tissue, some swell more than others. He said it is subjective to watch the calf and see if he were to feeling "ill". He did say I could give him a shot of vitamin K (can sometimes help with the bleeding), and to give antibiotics, and regive antibiotics in 48 hours.
My question: Should I give him a bit more time and see how he does, he is still on his feet and getting around. I was thinking the stress of getting him in the corral and into the chute again to give him the shots would be more stress on him than the benefit of antibiotics.
Please give me some input here "o wise ones" ;-)
Thanks
Michele