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[Travlr]

Second vet said giving her the Draxxin will create resistant bacteria. We're getting a temp when we get home

Only if 1. antibiotics are unnecessary to begin with, and 2. you don't continue with a full coarse of antibiotics for the proper amount of time and dosage.

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

Only if 1. antibiotics are unnecessary to begin with, and 2. you don't continue with a full coarse of antibiotics for the proper amount of time and dosage.

Okay, we're definitely gonna be getting her more antibiotics that are the right dose

 

[Ned Jr.]

If possible I'd take her to a lower elevation. You really should try to have a vet look at her.

 

[Ky hills]

Okay, we're definitely gonna be getting her more antibiotics that are the right dose

Yeah, I agree with what @Travlr said, and I think you are doing right by getting more antibiotics and the right dosage.
Too much at stake to no treat it. If an animal dies it doesn't matter if it's resistant or not.

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

If possible I'd take her to a lower elevation. You really should try to have a vet look at her.

None of the vets seem to really care. We have bad vets in our town, our good vet is 2+ hrs away.

Don't have any places lower elevation. We're all the way at 8500ft

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

Yeah, I agree with what @Travlr said, and I think you are doing right by getting more antibiotics and the right dosage.
Too much at stake to no treat it. If an animal dies it doesn't matter if it's resistant or not.

Agreed, I have a lot invested in her. She's a super nice show heifer and donor prospect.

 

[Hippie Rancher]

been treating calves for what? did she catch whatever they had? gentle enough to give shots but can't get temperature? something is off here.

 

[Travlr]

If possible I'd take her to a lower elevation. You really should try to have a vet look at her.

Now there's a thought. I hadn't considered that but it's something to consider.

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

been treating calves for what? did she catch whatever they had? gentle enough to give shots but can't get temperature? something is off here.

Hasn't been anywhere near.

 

[Ned Jr.]

None of the vets seem to really care. We have bad vets in our town, our good vet is 2+ hrs away.

Don't have any places lower elevation. We're all the way at 8500ft

Have you ever had one get brisket before?

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

Have you ever had one get brisket before?

My show steer did last year. But based of his symptoms and hers she definitely doesn't have brisket.

 

[Ned Jr.]

My show steer did last year. But based of his symptoms and hers she definitely doesn't have brisket.

Symptoms are not always the same. Clinical signs are commonly mistaken for pneumonia.

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

Symptoms are not always the same. Clinical signs are commonly mistaken for pneumonia.

She doesn't have a swollen brisket, she's pretty alert. Definitely don't think she has brisket. Also was super careful about select her to help prevent it.

 

[OBAX]

None of the vets seem to really care. We have bad vets in our town, our good vet is 2+ hrs away.

Don't have any places lower elevation. We're all the way at 8500ft

If you have vets in your town, you're luckier than most.
I also have vets in my town that a lot of people consider to be "bad vets"
They get that reputation because they treat the animals for the problem and not the owner's diagnosis of the problem. Always be sure that you treat your vet with the same respect you would your doctor. They went to school for a long time to be knowledgeable enough to practice, and work in terrible conditions on patients that can't say what hurts. Give them a break and understand that they cannot diagnose anything on the phone, or necessarily fix a problem you say you have. They are the experts and should be treated as such. You'd be surprised how good they actually are if you give them respect, give them what they need, and let them do their job. Even if you think they are mistreating your precious bovine.

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

If you have vets in your town, you're luckier than most.
I also have vets in my town that a lot of people consider to be "bad vets"
They get that reputation because they treat the animals for the problem and not the owner's diagnosis of the problem. Always be sure that you treat your vet with the same respect you would your doctor. They went to school for a long time to be knowledgeable enough to practice, and work in terrible conditions on patients that can't say what hurts. Give them a break and understand that they cannot diagnose anything on the phone, or necessarily fix a problem you say you have. They are the experts and should be treated as such. You'd be surprised how good they actually are if you give them respect, give them what they need, and let them do their job. Even if you think they are mistreating your precious bovine.

I'm not in any way trying disrespect them, or trying to tell them what's wrong with her. First vet I said what she was doing.
Second vet I told her what she's doing and what we've done.

 

[coachg]

Could something have got in with her or could she have tried to jump the fence and injured herself ?

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

Could something have got in with her or could she have tried to jump the fence and injured herself ?

Nothing could've gotten in I don't think, wood fence that's completely intact still.

 

[Trixie Club Calves]

Nose is completely stopped bleeding, she's been eating good. Breathing is still really bad. Temp is 104

 

[Nick Wagner]

I'm sorry. I know I should bite my tongue, you are maybe new at this....but....if you OWN livestock, you should be equipped to treat something that gets sick...which includes having a supply of meds for any problems. Plain old Penicillin should be on hand.

I had a sick looking calf last summer, went searching for the bottle of penicillin, label said it expired 5 years ago. Seems I don't doctor very often.

 

[aprille218]

With a 104 degree temperature and hard breathing I'd definitely be contacting a vet and getting more antibiotics. There are a few over the counter antibiotics still available if no vet will sell any.