Sickly calf

[BlakeBustin]

I've got a 3 month old calf that has a "leak" from her rectum. She has full bowel movements, but "leaks" all the time; her tail stays wet and poopy. I've never dealt with anything like this and have already treated for scours. Should I be looking more into a possible worm or bacteria (or lack of) in the stomach?

 

[Big Cheese]

I don't think it is scours but I cant tell you what it could be either. Maybe worming him will help it could be a type of worm.

 

[wbvs58]

Can she move her tail or does it just hang there limp?
Ken

 

[BlakeBustin]

Ken, she does move her tail. We actually call her "little wagger," because she gets excited and wags her tail when it's feeding time.

 

[branguscowgirl]

Worming her wouldn't be a bad idea. What has your worming protocol been on your mamma cows?
Is she eating off of sandy ground or nibbling on dirt? I have seen horses do that when they have sand in their gut. Also when they have ulcers. I know they have a whole different digestive system than cattle, but just throwing some thoughts out there.

 

[suzorse]

at 3 months she could also have coccidia , take a fecal sample to your vet to check
you use corid to treat for that
Suzanne

 

[sim.-ang.king]

What color is it, and what has she been eating?