backhoeboogie
Well-known member
TexasBred":32wd4d17 said:Better yet get yourself an IV set and give her CMPK in the vein. Works much faster and doesn't blister the inside of the mouth like the gel can do. Follow the CMPK with a bottle of Dextrose.NCLiz 3":32wd4d17 said:Backhoe,
Hadn't heard of that one before, thanks.
I'll give it a try. Can't hurt!
Liz
FarmOne CMPK D3 Gel with Vitmain D3 is a mineral supplement for use in fresh cows. It contains Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium along with Vitamin D3 to help maintain normal levels of these minerals and Vitamin D3 around freshening. Use on every fresh cow or heifer before and after calving. CMPK D3 Gel can be used as a follow up to IV Calcium treatment.
They don't get enough in her going the IV route TB. I respect you and your opinion. Just know what I have seen. $700 vet bills and the cow was still down. IV every day for a week. He told me I could have the cow because he knew I had a backhoe. They had all given up on her. I took 4 calves out of her over the next three years and sold her with a calf as a pair. Mineral deficiency was all that was wrong with her, besides being pure angus.
You are not talking about one showing signs. You're talking about a downer. She's spent and needs some serious help.