Lost one today...missing one...

[tom4018]

Heard a calf let out bawling and cows went running. Found the calf laying there gasping and eyes sunk in dead within 15 minutes. Took it to the lab and just got a call saying the intestine was twisted 360 degrees. Oh well first time for everything and at least it is not something that will spread to more calves.

Now if the 3 day old calf that ran off when it got spooked will come back to momma I will feel a little better. Today has been one of those days. :frowns:

 

[Black Coos]

Watch mommys bag, she probly got it hid and she feeding it....My mommy when their bag get full , Know where their calves are...

 

[A.J.]

Sorry to hear that Tom. It's always tough losing one, but it's a helpless feeling with something that happens that quick. I bet the 3 day old calf will show up soon ready to eat. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

 

[piedmontese]

Heard a calf let out bawling and cows went running. Found the calf laying there gasping and eyes sunk in dead within 15 minutes. Took it to the lab and just got a call saying the intestine was twisted 360 degrees. Oh well first time for everything and at least it is not something that will spread to more calves.

Now if the 3 day old calf that ran off when it got spooked will come back to momma I will feel a little better. Today has been one of those days. :frowns:

last yr i lost a 400 lb heifer the same way.we also had the vet post her and twisted intestine.he said it was only the 2nd one he had seen n 40 yrs of business.lucky me.

 

[Keren]

I had that happen to two goats within a couple of days. Not seen or heard of it since. They sure go down fast with it.

 

[Roadapple]

Lost one once with twisted gut at five days old. As always, vet said it was first time he'd seen one that young with twisted gut.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I wish Tom would update us.

 

[tom4018]

I wish Tom would update us.

The one that ran off was back with the cow yesterday morning. Is that what you are talking about?