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<blockquote data-quote="Quigly" data-source="post: 1221841" data-attributes="member: 21929"><p>Lumpy jaw injuries, which this definitely looks like, almost never return to normal and it is rare for them to even shrink significantly. I would bet you see mild reduction in swelling and she has the lump for the rest of her life. 2-3 treatments of sodium iodide 2-3 weeks apart is ideal, but lots of cows only ever get one and they usually do fine. After treatment, the animal often lives out it's life alright without any other issues related to the lump jaw. However, in cases where teeth are involved, it becomes more complicated and you may deal with tooth root abscesses or other dental issues that keep the cow from eating properly.</p><p></p><p>Couple other things to note. Sodium iodide has historically been linked to abortions, however some of the more recent work done has shown a single high dose may not predispose a cow to abort. I avoid using it in pregnant cows, but that is probably overly cautious, I just hate to loose an entire year's production in the animal and have it be my fault. However, if you have a valuable embryo calf in her, I would consider avoiding anymore iodide treatments while she is pregnant, especially during early pregnancy when the fetus is most vulnerable. Additionally, the vet probably gave her Baytril 100. This is not at all your fault, but that was rather illegal, Baytril is the most highly regulated antibiotic routinely used in cattle and it is prudent to follow the rules with it. Baytril may only be given to cattle for approved diseases at the labeled route and dose. It is only approved for treatment or prevention of respiratory disease and is only labeled to be given sub-q, neither of which occurred. Vets have been misusing the drug for years, but the FDA is slowly cracking down on this, there are vets that have lost their licenses for misusing baytril. Once again, it's commonly done, and isn't your fault, but it is something to be aware of.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Quigly, post: 1221841, member: 21929"] Lumpy jaw injuries, which this definitely looks like, almost never return to normal and it is rare for them to even shrink significantly. I would bet you see mild reduction in swelling and she has the lump for the rest of her life. 2-3 treatments of sodium iodide 2-3 weeks apart is ideal, but lots of cows only ever get one and they usually do fine. After treatment, the animal often lives out it's life alright without any other issues related to the lump jaw. However, in cases where teeth are involved, it becomes more complicated and you may deal with tooth root abscesses or other dental issues that keep the cow from eating properly. Couple other things to note. Sodium iodide has historically been linked to abortions, however some of the more recent work done has shown a single high dose may not predispose a cow to abort. I avoid using it in pregnant cows, but that is probably overly cautious, I just hate to loose an entire year's production in the animal and have it be my fault. However, if you have a valuable embryo calf in her, I would consider avoiding anymore iodide treatments while she is pregnant, especially during early pregnancy when the fetus is most vulnerable. Additionally, the vet probably gave her Baytril 100. This is not at all your fault, but that was rather illegal, Baytril is the most highly regulated antibiotic routinely used in cattle and it is prudent to follow the rules with it. Baytril may only be given to cattle for approved diseases at the labeled route and dose. It is only approved for treatment or prevention of respiratory disease and is only labeled to be given sub-q, neither of which occurred. Vets have been misusing the drug for years, but the FDA is slowly cracking down on this, there are vets that have lost their licenses for misusing baytril. Once again, it's commonly done, and isn't your fault, but it is something to be aware of. [/QUOTE]
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