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Scours and no dehydration?
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 11469"><p>>Husband thinks</p><p>> since its old stuck on stuff, it</p><p>> cant be done. Your husband is right. I didn't have a swab kit, so I put a q-tip up the butt to get a fresh sample then sealed in a zip lock bag and crossed my fingers. They cultured so much different junk it was worthless. Also you have to get the smample BEFORE you start antibiotics. With some forms of scours their insides get a coating that keeps them from absorbing the fluids you give. The belly will stay full while tha calf gets weak and dehydrates. Only cure is to get him to the vet and on an IV while the meds get the problem under control.</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:dianab@iastate.edu">dianab@iastate.edu</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 11469"] >Husband thinks > since its old stuck on stuff, it > cant be done. Your husband is right. I didn't have a swab kit, so I put a q-tip up the butt to get a fresh sample then sealed in a zip lock bag and crossed my fingers. They cultured so much different junk it was worthless. Also you have to get the smample BEFORE you start antibiotics. With some forms of scours their insides get a coating that keeps them from absorbing the fluids you give. The belly will stay full while tha calf gets weak and dehydrates. Only cure is to get him to the vet and on an IV while the meds get the problem under control. [email=dianab@iastate.edu]dianab@iastate.edu[/email] [/QUOTE]
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