jonbri55
Well-known member
Just a reminder to all who live in selenium deficient areas...ALWAYS make sure your calves get selenium (can be gotten as Bo-Se from the vet in single doses or a bottle). White muscle disease is a horrible way for a calf to die. I just had one die of the muscular form this past weekend. When I finally realized what was wrong with my calf and gave it Bo-Se, it was too late. My other calf is doing better, but he was starting to go down too. These were 3 week old Holstein calves bought from a broker who had bought them from the auction. Bo-Se can be given 2 weeks after the 1st injection. When you don't know the history of the newborn calf you can give him an injection of Bo-Se at 2 weeks of age to be on the safe side. (To little Jon...I am sorry I found this out at your expense)