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Hi, I am new on here. I have two Holstein steers 11 months old. They are my son's working steer for 4H. For the past two weeks both have had bad diarrhea constantly. I have changed nothing in their diet or schedule, they have been wormed and vaccinated. I have given them probios, decreased the grain and increased hay. Seriously when I say I havent changed anything I havent. I had made the mistake of too much protein before that was a mess but that was over a month ago and I promptly took care of that situation. Can anyone make some other suggestions? I am at a loss on this one. Thanks and by the way I visit this Board frequently and am completely addicted. You all are very helpful to one another.
 
The only things that come to mind is the hay/pasture may be hotter then it was, worms or coccidiosis. A stool sample to the vet can tell you if it''s one of those 2.
 
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The only things that come to mind is the hay/pasture may be hotter then it was, worms or coccidiosis. A stool sample to the vet can tell you if it''s one of those 2.
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:nod: and :welcome:
 
:welcome: from New York
Are they still eating good? Do they have access to grass?
If you don't mind, please click on "user control" at the top of the page, and put in WHERE you are located. It really helps us know where people are located to properly answer some questions. Sounds like you are doing a great job. Continue with the probias - daily.
The reason the other posters said to get a stool sample tested for worms or coccidiosis - is that some dewormers don't get everything. And coccidiosis is present in all animals, but a heavy overload will show up as sever diarrhea.
 
You guys are great thanks for the help. I have them on a dry lot and havent changed hay or grain. The hay is a timothy grass mix no alfalfa. No access to weeds or grass and the water I have from the well in a stock tank that is changed and cleaned regularly (not with cleaners just a brush). They have been wormed and a month ago. I am curious though if it was "worm" related would it take that long for the diarrhea to rear its ugly head or would that have happened before the worming or right after? I also giving them some calf scour tablets starting tonight. The Coccidia is a bit confusing to me. Can anyone maybe explain it simple terms so I can get a better understanding? Also I have a horse that eats the same hay and drinks from the same water source (our well) and I think if that was the problem she would exhibit something as well. By the way I am up here in Rhode Island. :cboy:
 
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I am very familiar with Rural Heritage. :) Its a squirt/splatter not your typical cow patty and it has a green tinge to it. I cant remember what the heck I used to worm them with (the name that is) I got it at TSC and gave what was left to the in-laws. The name escapes me. I can tell you it was a pour on blue liquid. I can say it had a strong alcohol smell to it. Should I shoot them with an paste? Can I shoot them with the paste?
 
kirak396":x2u6t35z said:
I am very familiar with Rural Heritage. :) Its a squirt/splatter not your typical cow patty and it has a green tinge to it. I cant remember what the heck I used to worm them with (the name that is) I got it at TSC and gave what was left to the in-laws. The name escapes me. I can tell you it was a pour on blue liquid. I can say it had a strong alcohol smell to it. Should I shoot them with an paste? Can I shoot them with the paste?
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We don;t use that kind of stuff so I don;t know. We normally use panacur drench.
 

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