Hot headed

[Petercoates87]

Hey folks. So I got a 3 month old holestien bull calf that I'm raising for beef. Yesterday morning when. I went to the barn he had trouble to stand and it appeared like he was stiff. Didn't notice but he could have been stepped on by the bigger bull next to him. Anyways seems like when he gets up and moving he's a bit better. This morning I noticed his head is hot. Any ideas what I'm dealing with??

 

[TCRanch]

What's the history on this calf? Did he receive (adequate) colostrum? Any vaccinations? I'd start by taking his temp. Any other symptoms to rule out pneumonia?

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Is your area Selenium deficient? Most of US is. SE deficiency affects their muscles. In a newborn, you would see lack of tongue muscle. In a 3 month old, leg muscles can be affected.
"Hot head" - did you take his temperature? High fever would also affect his strength.

 

[Petercoates87]

Vet arrived. And it's blood sucking lice!!! In the past 8 years first time with lice on my farm!!! All treated and should be all good

 

[gcreekrch]

Awe shoot, I thought this was going to be about someone's wife…….