Fixing to haul bred cows

[coachg]

Fixing to haul bred cows about 350 miles north from a warmer climate to a colder one. From north Fla to N Alabama. They are registered angus that are current on their vaccinations. There will be a basic difference of 10-20 degree difference in day time and night time difference from their home to my place. The day we are hauling them will be in the 50's but may be raining for part of the trip. My question is should I treat them with antibiotic as soon as I get them home or just watch them close for any sign of respiratory distress and then treat ?

 

[dun]

Watch them VERY close after the move

 

[TCRanch]

I spent quality time at the Sale Barn today talking to a "seasoned" rancher (he was wonderful, loved every minute of it). He pointed out some of the bred heifers that were from Wyoming, marketed as "current on all vaccinations". Except vaccinations in WY may be very different to what's protocol in KS. Just passing along someone's $.02 who's been around cattle all his life, for what it's worth. And for what it's worth from someone has zero experience in hauling, congrats on your new additions & best of luck :)

 

[JMJ Farms]

I will probably get bashed for recommending this but I would get me some 50g aueromycin crumbles and mix with their feed at the recommended preventative dosage according to the label.

 

[Kingfisher]

I will probably get bashed for recommending this but I would get me some 50g aueromycin crumbles and mix with their feed at the recommended preventative dosage according to the label.

To head what off?

 

[Kingfisher]

Watch them VERY close after the move

For what? A cough? Then what?

 

[JMJ Farms]

I will probably get bashed for recommending this but I would get me some 50g aueromycin crumbles and mix with their feed at the recommended preventative dosage according to the label.

To head what off?

Fed at the recommended preventative dosage it's good for aiding in the prevention of respiratory illness and pinkeye as well as other things I'm sure. I've only used it for these two. For pinkeye I mix a little in the minerals. For respiratory I top dress the feed for faster consumption. I use it sparingly and therefore contribute my success in using it to not overusing it. I know people who keep it out year round. But I don't.

 

[dun]

Watch them VERY close after the move

For what? A cough? Then what?

Anything that wouldn;t be considered normal, i.e. lack of appetite, lethargic, cough, snotty nose in combination with the others, etc.

 

[coachg]

Going with your recommendation Dun, my son wants to give them a shot of antibiotic when we unload them, my feeling is to wait. I'm going to keep them close to the corral, feed them all the fresh hay and water they want, watch them for any signs of respiratory issues and treat if needed.

 

[coachg]

Just got off the phone with my vet, he recommends giving them a shot of Draxxin. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure was his words. Younger vet but I value his opinion .

 

[skyhightree1]

Just got off the phone with my vet, he recommends giving them a shot of Draxxin. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure was his words. Younger vet but I value his opinion .

I wonder if you will get bashed for just giving antibiotics like I did... Probably not im guessing :roll:

 

[dun]

Just got off the phone with my vet, he recommends giving them a shot of Draxxin. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure was his words. Younger vet but I value his opinion .

I wonder if you will get bashed for just giving antibiotics like I did... Probably not im guessing :roll:

I've already said enough times how I feel about willy nilly giving of antibiotics. That's why I recommended observation and treatment if required

 

[skyhightree1]

Just got off the phone with my vet, he recommends giving them a shot of Draxxin. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure was his words. Younger vet but I value his opinion .

I wonder if you will get bashed for just giving antibiotics like I did... Probably not im guessing :roll:

I've already said enough times how I feel about willy nilly giving of antibiotics. That's why I recommended observation and treatment if required

I know dun. I am forever grateful for you asprin remedy you gave me couple years back. :tiphat:

 

[pdfangus]

I am with Dun....treating everything just in case...... is most beneficial to the Draxin MFG and the person who sells it to you...
for the well cows...not so much.

mature cows are pretty hardy....
they are more likely to pick up some of your native bacteria and be sick than to get sick from the travel....
Handling and hauling calmly and carefully with a minimum of stress is just as important....
you left out....are they going thru a stock yard on either end....stock yards are also known as disease central....
If so then I would be more inclined to treat....
:cowboy:

 

[angus9259]

Just got off the phone with my vet, he recommends giving them a shot of Draxxin. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure was his words. Younger vet but I value his opinion .

a shot of draxxin isn't an ounce of prevention, it's a pound of cure. and they don't have anything to be cured of yet. prevention is the vaccinations.

 

[skyhightree1]

Just got off the phone with my vet, he recommends giving them a shot of Draxxin. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure was his words. Younger vet but I value his opinion .

Vet must sell you the draxxin .. I don't think I would want a vet personally that would say give them a shot of Draxxin when there is no symptoms of anything. He of all people should be like dun and say watch it before treating for anything. Atleast when I gave mine a shot they exhibited symptoms of being ill.

 

[dun]

you left out....are they going thru a stock yard on either end....stock yards are also known as disease central....
If so then I would be more inclined to treat....
:cowboy:

You're right, if they are going through a salebarn facility I would be more inclined to give them an antibiotic. Inclined, but I still woldn;t do it. We had a load of cows delivered from a sale in TN a couple of years ago. Because of crappy weather they spent 4 nights in various salebarn facilitys at night. Unloaded them and kept an eye on them (benign neglect) They along with their calves at side were all fine.

 

[True Grit Farms]

Sky, he did check with a vet. But I'm still against giving antibiotics just because. That's the reason we're in the resistance mess we're in today.

 

[M.Magis]

Sky, he did check with a vet. But I'm still against giving antibiotics just because. That's the reason we're in the resistance mess we're in today.

Can you explain this “resistance mess” you’re talking about?

 

[True Grit Farms]

Penicillin was a cure all for everything at one time and was over prescribed. Overuse leads to resistance.