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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 267296" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>I would be willing to bet that, had you known what to look for, he was showing signs before then. Although there are usually several things to look for in calves that are developing respiratory problems (slightly off, eyes don't look quite right, lack of enthusiasm, not playing like they usually do, lackluster nursing, slightly drooping ears, general attitude of not feeling well, etc.), one of the major ones is calves 'panting' - breathing rapidly, like they would on a very hot day - in the morning or when the temps don't justify breathing that hard and fast. We treat at this stage with penicillin and it almost always knocks it out. Another scenario that should put you on high alert for respiratory problems is when the days are very warm, but the nights are cool. Checking the calves early, before the day warms up, will tip you off for a lot of these type problems - not all of them, but a lot of them. I hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 267296, member: 539"] I would be willing to bet that, had you known what to look for, he was showing signs before then. Although there are usually several things to look for in calves that are developing respiratory problems (slightly off, eyes don't look quite right, lack of enthusiasm, not playing like they usually do, lackluster nursing, slightly drooping ears, general attitude of not feeling well, etc.), one of the major ones is calves 'panting' - breathing rapidly, like they would on a very hot day - in the morning or when the temps don't justify breathing that hard and fast. We treat at this stage with penicillin and it almost always knocks it out. Another scenario that should put you on high alert for respiratory problems is when the days are very warm, but the nights are cool. Checking the calves early, before the day warms up, will tip you off for a lot of these type problems - not all of them, but a lot of them. I hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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