Heifer with cough?

[Tin Man]

I have a heifer calf around 350 lbs. that is weaned, it has a dry cough and a running nose thats thick and white. Its has had a 7-way and nuflor. its been two weeks and its not better but its not worst. so what should I do now? Thanks

 

[angie1]

I have a heifer calf around 350 lbs. that is weaned, it has a dry cough and a running nose thats thick and white. Its has had a 7-way and nuflor. its been two weeks and its not better but its not worst. so what should I do now? Thanks

It is always helpful to know what the temp is. Nuflor is a very good drug. I am wondering if maybe the shot of nuflor put a dent in her illness, but didn't cure what ails her and she needed another dose of it (explaining why she is not getting either better or worse). At this point I would not use the nuflor again, but would switch to another high power antibiotic and re-dose it (all this hinges on the assumption that she has an elevated temp.). If it is pneumonia, her lungs are scarring, and she will suffer in the summer.

 

[Tin Man]

would LA 200 help at all or do i need some thing esle.

 

[angie1]

would LA 200 help at all or do i need some thing esle.

I would use Micotil, Baytril or Draxxin. Seems everybody has a favorite, but I think any one of those would be a good option for you. Re-dosing with whatever you choose is important, even if you think her symptoms are better.

LA 200 is no better for this than a kiss on her forehead.

 

[ousoonerfan22]

I would try Draxxin.
As mentioned above I would have gave her another shot of Nuflor or Resflor after a week.Have you gave her a shot of B12?
I was told to give them Probias when giving them a shot of the stronger medicines.

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

It is always helpful to give Probias whenever you give any form of antibiotic - especially to young stock.
"LA 200 is no better for this than a kiss on her forehead." :clap: :clap: I love how you put it! and yes, that is soooo true. Not saying LA200 isn't a good product - for foot rot or pinkeye - but not for respiratory.

 

[piedmontese]

use draxxin,it always works for me.it sounds as if u r pretty new and i would definately advise against using micotil.i have heard it works good but its very dangerous if u accidentally inject urself or even get any on your skin.