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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 14865"><p>Hi Jesse! I too recently took on a bottle calf. Actually two, but unfortunately I lost one. I got them like you, newborn and from the dreaded market. Both were near death by the time we got them home. I wanted to share my experiece for any help you may gain or suggestions from others. The first order of care was quarentine in a quiet stall. Then 7cc penicillian/IM, probios, and vaccination with Covexin 8 (some local farmers call it sevenway or black leg?) My local vet says it will take care of just about everything. The Probois helps put the good bacteria back into the gut after antibiotic therapy or any stressful situation in which the rumen can get off kilter. I use it everytime I give an antibiotic. I think it is alot easier to administer than yogurt, plus it doesn't need refridgeration. I use it frequently with our goats and horses. Looking back I don't think the penicillian did anything. These calves were not receptive to the bottle and at times during the first few days not even strong enough to stand. Still they had fresh water, hay, sweet feed AND fresh grass clippings free of choice. Not realizing I could drownd them, I drenched them with Blu-lite (electrolites) and milk replacer (medicated with Oxytet). I am certain I drownd(fluid in the lungs) the one calf. This was a very hard lesson learned, now I know the importance of an tube feeder. The other calf, Moo, did fair over the next couple of days, then developed a 106 fever and was DOWN. She got 1cc banamine (painkiller and relaxer) and 2cc Naxcel/IM (I think this is mostly used for pneumonia). I continued Naxcel 2cc once a day for 3 days even though she responded well after the the first dose. I have read Nuflor is also a good antibiotic. Moo is now 8 weeks old, fat, and living in the pasture with the goats. She is eating well enough that I suppose I could wean her but I have read they shouldn't be weaned until 3 months. I have a feeling weaning is going to more stressful for me than her. I posted a question regarding pink eye a week or so ago and am happy to report that a penicillian eye wash with a good measure of SWAT (fly repleant) around the eye once a day works very well.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your baby!</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:k4gin@starband.net">k4gin@starband.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 14865"] Hi Jesse! I too recently took on a bottle calf. Actually two, but unfortunately I lost one. I got them like you, newborn and from the dreaded market. Both were near death by the time we got them home. I wanted to share my experiece for any help you may gain or suggestions from others. The first order of care was quarentine in a quiet stall. Then 7cc penicillian/IM, probios, and vaccination with Covexin 8 (some local farmers call it sevenway or black leg?) My local vet says it will take care of just about everything. The Probois helps put the good bacteria back into the gut after antibiotic therapy or any stressful situation in which the rumen can get off kilter. I use it everytime I give an antibiotic. I think it is alot easier to administer than yogurt, plus it doesn't need refridgeration. I use it frequently with our goats and horses. Looking back I don't think the penicillian did anything. These calves were not receptive to the bottle and at times during the first few days not even strong enough to stand. Still they had fresh water, hay, sweet feed AND fresh grass clippings free of choice. Not realizing I could drownd them, I drenched them with Blu-lite (electrolites) and milk replacer (medicated with Oxytet). I am certain I drownd(fluid in the lungs) the one calf. This was a very hard lesson learned, now I know the importance of an tube feeder. The other calf, Moo, did fair over the next couple of days, then developed a 106 fever and was DOWN. She got 1cc banamine (painkiller and relaxer) and 2cc Naxcel/IM (I think this is mostly used for pneumonia). I continued Naxcel 2cc once a day for 3 days even though she responded well after the the first dose. I have read Nuflor is also a good antibiotic. Moo is now 8 weeks old, fat, and living in the pasture with the goats. She is eating well enough that I suppose I could wean her but I have read they shouldn't be weaned until 3 months. I have a feeling weaning is going to more stressful for me than her. I posted a question regarding pink eye a week or so ago and am happy to report that a penicillian eye wash with a good measure of SWAT (fly repleant) around the eye once a day works very well. Good luck with your baby! [email=k4gin@starband.net]k4gin@starband.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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