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<blockquote data-quote="LB2727" data-source="post: 1847962" data-attributes="member: 26127"><p>Anyone have experience with premie calves? Calf was born 25/26days early. It's about 2 hrs old and isn't trying to stand even when lifted up. Bottle fed it colostrum and it drank good. Took it to house because it feels like 25° outside and we are getting day 3 of snow/rain. Figured it wouldn't make it if left out there and with mom. Its eyes don't look super "bright" to me but maybe that is just how a premie looks. It shakes occassionally but is mostly dried off and has now gone to sleep after eating. Going to call vet and see what they recommend but would love advice here too. Plan to feed small amounts often (5x/day??) and keep it warm and dry. I've read giving an antibiotic might be good but also not sure if thats really a good idea without signs of it needed it. Also maybe would benefit from a shot to help lungs develop but breathing sounds normal so not sure...obviously will see what the vet says but haven't reached them yet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LB2727, post: 1847962, member: 26127"] Anyone have experience with premie calves? Calf was born 25/26days early. It's about 2 hrs old and isn't trying to stand even when lifted up. Bottle fed it colostrum and it drank good. Took it to house because it feels like 25° outside and we are getting day 3 of snow/rain. Figured it wouldn't make it if left out there and with mom. Its eyes don't look super "bright" to me but maybe that is just how a premie looks. It shakes occassionally but is mostly dried off and has now gone to sleep after eating. Going to call vet and see what they recommend but would love advice here too. Plan to feed small amounts often (5x/day??) and keep it warm and dry. I've read giving an antibiotic might be good but also not sure if thats really a good idea without signs of it needed it. Also maybe would benefit from a shot to help lungs develop but breathing sounds normal so not sure...obviously will see what the vet says but haven't reached them yet. [/QUOTE]
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