We've got quite a mess......
The background: Received pairs and within a week realized a few had shipping fever or some form of pneumonia. One mother died because we didn't catch it soon enough. In our defense, The Man had previewed the cattle and selected the ones he wanted. It took the seller over a week to arrange the shipping. During that time, he said he had to replace a few due to death. I know we should have caught something then, but didn't.
Anyway, took the calf and began bottle feeding it. She had some respiratory problems and was treated with Nuflor. She wouldn't drink the entire bottle, so we tubed her and also gave her Resorb. She just wasted away after several times of "appearing better".
Another mother in a different area was found dead. Perfectly healthy. The Man did an autopsy and couldn't find anything wrong. Called the vet - Black leg. We immediately vaccinated all the cattle with Ultrabac 8. She had calved just a week or so prior. Calf was healthy and showed no signs of distress or illness. Began bottle feeding - which he clamored for. Now is depressed and won't drink an entire bottle. Having to tube him. This morning his *ahem* poop was greyish in color.
Vet is busy with clients. Any ideas?
The background: Received pairs and within a week realized a few had shipping fever or some form of pneumonia. One mother died because we didn't catch it soon enough. In our defense, The Man had previewed the cattle and selected the ones he wanted. It took the seller over a week to arrange the shipping. During that time, he said he had to replace a few due to death. I know we should have caught something then, but didn't.
Anyway, took the calf and began bottle feeding it. She had some respiratory problems and was treated with Nuflor. She wouldn't drink the entire bottle, so we tubed her and also gave her Resorb. She just wasted away after several times of "appearing better".
Another mother in a different area was found dead. Perfectly healthy. The Man did an autopsy and couldn't find anything wrong. Called the vet - Black leg. We immediately vaccinated all the cattle with Ultrabac 8. She had calved just a week or so prior. Calf was healthy and showed no signs of distress or illness. Began bottle feeding - which he clamored for. Now is depressed and won't drink an entire bottle. Having to tube him. This morning his *ahem* poop was greyish in color.
Vet is busy with clients. Any ideas?
