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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 11829"><p>> Ok, the reason she had foam coming</p><p>> from her nose which was tinged</p><p>> with green is that she had rumen</p><p>> contents there and was likely</p><p>> slightly bloated--positional</p><p>> entrapment. But that doesn't</p><p>> explain how she is still down now.</p><p>> Without knowing a thing about your</p><p>> operation, it's really difficult</p><p>> to figure anything out. The 4 in</p><p>> one--was that Calcium, Magnesium,</p><p>> Phosphorus and dextrose? If not,</p><p>> what was it??? She could be</p><p>> hypocalcemic (they are weak and</p><p>> tuck their head in,also the</p><p>> eyelids "snap" shut),</p><p>> but the age is wrong. She could be</p><p>> toxic--even a ruptured abomasum,</p><p>> plant poisonings...it could be</p><p>> lead. There are SO many different</p><p>> things this could be. In this</p><p>> area, I'd have to have rabies on</p><p>> the list.</p><p></p><p>> If you haven't done so, a thorough</p><p>> physical exam by a competant</p><p>> veterinarian should be done. Then</p><p>> that person will advise whether</p><p>> bloodwork is likely to help...if</p><p>> she's dead, and there are other</p><p>> animals, DEFINITELY get a post</p><p>> mortem exam done!! If you can</p><p>> clarify what you've given, maybe I</p><p>> can help a bit more!</p><p></p><p>> Good Luck! V Thanks for responding. Yes the 4 in 1 wasThe 4 in one--was Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and dextrose. Her eyes are wide open and she seems quite alert as far as eye and ear movememt goes. We are running 75 head of beef cattle at Carrajung in Melbourne Victoria. We bought the property last September. As far as we know the toxic plants are Bracken Fern and Ragwort, feed is a little low right now, so she could have eaten either one of these. All the other cattle seem to be in good condition. Be glad to hear any suggestions. Thanks again. Lorraine</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:lorimarie53@hotmail.com">lorimarie53@hotmail.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 11829"] > Ok, the reason she had foam coming > from her nose which was tinged > with green is that she had rumen > contents there and was likely > slightly bloated--positional > entrapment. But that doesn't > explain how she is still down now. > Without knowing a thing about your > operation, it's really difficult > to figure anything out. The 4 in > one--was that Calcium, Magnesium, > Phosphorus and dextrose? If not, > what was it??? She could be > hypocalcemic (they are weak and > tuck their head in,also the > eyelids "snap" shut), > but the age is wrong. She could be > toxic--even a ruptured abomasum, > plant poisonings...it could be > lead. There are SO many different > things this could be. In this > area, I'd have to have rabies on > the list. > If you haven't done so, a thorough > physical exam by a competant > veterinarian should be done. Then > that person will advise whether > bloodwork is likely to help...if > she's dead, and there are other > animals, DEFINITELY get a post > mortem exam done!! If you can > clarify what you've given, maybe I > can help a bit more! > Good Luck! V Thanks for responding. Yes the 4 in 1 wasThe 4 in one--was Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and dextrose. Her eyes are wide open and she seems quite alert as far as eye and ear movememt goes. We are running 75 head of beef cattle at Carrajung in Melbourne Victoria. We bought the property last September. As far as we know the toxic plants are Bracken Fern and Ragwort, feed is a little low right now, so she could have eaten either one of these. All the other cattle seem to be in good condition. Be glad to hear any suggestions. Thanks again. Lorraine [email=lorimarie53@hotmail.com]lorimarie53@hotmail.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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